Studio Galera News

17 April 2026

A full week of training, community, and giving back as Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork celebrated 10 years on the mats with seminars, a record graduation, and €750 raised for local first responders.

3 March 2026

Two trophies, double golds, and a €300 prize at the Grappling Series Cork Open, a brilliant day out for Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork.

26 February 2026

Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork is adding a dedicated No-Gi class for kids aged 7-13, running every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 6:45 pm.

17 February 2026

Double gold for Coach Galera and a gold and silver for his son Rayan at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam and AJP Tour in Rome, flying the flag for Bandon, West Cork.

22 January 2026

Silver medal for Stuart Carmody at the IBJJF European Championship after five tough matches in one of the deepest purple belt brackets of the tournament, representing Bandon, West Cork.

15 December 2025

Five teenagers earned their blue belts at Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork, plus kids' belt promotions and competition showcase at our December graduation ceremony.

1 December 2025

Best Academy Overall at Grappling Series 2025, finishing first across all four Cork competitions and taking home the €1,000 prize, representing Bandon, West Cork.

9 November 2025

10 medals at the inaugural European No-Gi Kids Championships in Dublin, 3 gold and 7 silver, as 11 of our kids represented Bandon, West Cork.

5 November 2025

Two golds and a silver at the No-Gi Europeans, as our adult competitors represented Ireland from Bandon, West Cork.

29 September 2025

Big surprise for our kids program at Studio Galera in Bandon - brand new competition rashguards sponsored by West Cork Coffee.

17 August 2025

A brilliant week of gymnastics, capoeira, and self-defense at Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork for beginners aged 6-14. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new.

20 July 2025

Our advanced BJJ students spent five days at Studio Galera in Bandon, West Cork pushing their limits with competition training, capoeira, gymnastics, and an unforgettable visit to Bandon Fire Station.

4 July 2025

Triple gold at the World Police & Fire Games 2025, Coach Galera from Bandon, West Cork dominates BJJ and makes his freestyle wrestling debut.