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Michael Ahearne

Michael Ahearne

PositionHead InstructorDojo-cho 道場長
Rank2nd Dan
Experience15+ years
SpecialityTaijutsu

Kobukan Dublin Eíre

Dublin's main Kobukan branch, teaching traditional Japanese martial arts in the Finglas area.

Location & Contact

Meakstown Community Centre, Lanesborough Park, Finglas, Dublin, D11 N23T

About the Instructor

Michael is a 2nd Dan instructor in Kobukan Kobudo with more than 18 years of martial arts experience. His main interest is Kobukan Kobudo, and he continues to study under Kancho James Wright through regular online classes, seminars and Taikai events. He has also trained in Krav Maga and practical self-defence with Coach Pavel Hroch. To continue broadening his knowledge, he currently trains with Coach Keith Cooper, learning kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals.

Through All In Defence and Fitness Limited and Kobukan Kobudo Dublin Éire, Michael teaches children, teenagers and adults at Meakstown Community Centre and The Old Bank in Finglas. His classes combine traditional Japanese martial arts, practical self-defence, fitness and situational awareness in a friendly and supportive environment. He believes an instructor should always remain a student, and his aim is to help people of all ages and abilities develop confidence, discipline and practical skills at their own pace.