Instructors
 Robert Devane
Starting with judo, boxing and karate, Robert continued to study many different styles of Martial Arts from a young age. He has achieved a 5th Dan black belt in Kickboxing, a black belt in Freestyle Karate, a black belt in Kenpo and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Competitively, Robert has won many titles including several World medals. Robert currently competes as a professional mma fighter. Robert is one of very few professional Martial Arts instructors in this country and he is also involved with several T.V. & film projects.
 Louise Quinn
Louise is the regional manager of MAI. She originally took up Martial Arts and Kickboxing to keep fit and she never realised that she would be making a career out of it. Louise loves Kickboxing, MMA training and sparring as well as talking to everyone at the Dojos. Louise has won a bronze medal at the US Open World Championships and she has also won at amateur MMA. Louise is a great role model because she successfully proves that women can do it too – and just as good.
 Declan Kidd
Declan is one of the only people in this country to have represented Ireland in both Traditional Karate and Kickboxing. Declan has achieved a black belt in Shotokan, a 4th Dan black belt in Kickboxing and a black belt in Sport Karate. Declan has been around the block having studied Martial Arts for over 30 years! He has been teaching Martial Arts for the past 20 years and his enthusiasm is contagious. Declan has been there, done that and is now wearing the T-shirt!
 Keith Quinn
Keith is the head instructor at MAI D.15 and he is one of the most talented Martial Artists ever to have come from our club. However, he doesn’t believe this to be the case and remains very down to earth. Keith loves all Martial Arts but excels at Fighting & Advanced Kicking. So, if you want to train with one of our best and not have to put up with any Bull – Keith is your man.
 Stephen Large
Despite his quiet exterior, Stephen is a powerhouse at the Dojo. He takes part in everything and is always at the top of the rankings. He exudes calmness and friendliness. Stephen is a true 'tough guy' on the inside but he never tries to show it on the outside. If you met Stephen outside the Dojo, you wouldn't ever guess he is as good as he is. Listen to Stephen and you will definitely do well.
 Sinead Courtney
Sinead has risen through the MAI ranks the old fashioned way, with lots of hard work. Her committment to the Dojo is unparalleled and she can be seen training in many different classes from Cardio Kickboxing to Sparring. Sinead is an accomplished competitor and she has made amazing improvements since she first started. Sinead has competed many times and she has won at amateur MMA too. Sinead is looking forward to helping others make the same progress.
 Val Burke
Val started training at MAI at an age when most people are giving up sports. He put in a lot of hard work over his years training to achieve his black belt. Val is a very motivated coach who exudes energy. It's hard to believe that he's a grandad several times over. Val takes the Wednesday and Friday lunch time classes at MAI D.7.
 James Merrigan
James is Keiths' right hand man in D15 and he's hoping to go for his Black Belt very soon but he's never rushed the grades. His never quit attitude has brought him competitive success in points, continuous, ju-jitsu, mma and grappling. James loves the Dojo banter and has one of the biggest smiles in the club.
 Tanya Appleby
Tanya has been training at MAI for several years now and is a big part of the team at D7. She has competed in many tournaments and walked away with a lot of medals. Tanya likes to get the best out of everyone and believes that hard work does pay off.
 Barry Dunne
Bad Boy Barry is an imposing figure at MAI but he's always up for the craic at the dojo. Barry has been around since the start of mai and both have grown from strength to strength. Barry likes to train hard and amongst his achievements is a silver medal from the WKC World Championships.
 Louise O'Donnell
Louise is a long term martial artist and she has been with MAI for a good few years. She has achieved a Black Belt in ju-jitsu and a brown belt in Kickboxing. Louise hasn't rushed her belt gradings as she believes in perfecting technique. Louise has also competed many times and also won at amateur MMA.
 John Harmon
John Harmon has been training at MAI since the age of 13. He has worked his way up from an apprentice instructor to an assistant instructor to a full-time instructor. John is now studying business full-time. He's an all round Martial Artist with many skills and everyone will benefit from training with him.
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