Instructors

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. 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 black belt in Kickboxing and a black belt in Sport Karate. Declan has been around the block having studied Martial Arts for nearly 30 years! He has been teaching Martial Arts for the past 15 years and his enthusiasm is contagious. Declan has been there, done that and is now wearing the T-shirt! Kiefer Crosbie Kiefer is the head instructor at MAI D.7 and besides the fact that he has been training with us for quite a while, he is a natural and very talented Martial Artist and fighter. His dedication to training is rarely matched. Kiefer loves all aspects of training but he is especially suited to sparring and competitions. His talent and energy will rub off on anyone training with him. 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. Michael Burke Michael is the head instructor of MAI Blackrock and he came through the ranks to Black Belt the old fashioned way, lots of hard work and determination. Michael wouldn't classify himself as a natural athlete and as a result he has a 'never give up' attitude. Michael particularly likes helping the MAI kids and seeing their improvements. His voice is always the loudest voice at our events and he is a great source of encouragement. Louise Quinn Louise 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 Dojo. Louise is a great role model because she successfully proves that women can do it too – and just as good. 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 is looking forward to helping others make the same progress. 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. Louise O'Donnell Louise is a long term martial artist and she has been with MAI for several 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 competed many times and she teaches the women's mma class at D.7 on Sundays.