About Us
Chief Instructor Profile:
Name: Martin Byrne
Grade: 5th Dan (International Instructor)
Started Training: 1984 age 9 Martin began his training at age 9 after his uncle Gerry and black belt Seamas 'Ted' Conlon started a club in Tinahely Co Wicklow. Local traffic warden Oliver O Hosey 2nd Dan took over the club soon after under whom Martin trained with up until high red belt level prior to joining Master Peter Byrne's school in Aughrim where he trained for 18 years. |
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In September 2002 which now boasts ten black belt students including one 2 nd dan as well as a number of national and international champions.
The Aughrim club affiliated to AIMAA in 1995 shortly after Master John D'Arcy established the organisation in Ireland. Martin founded the Kilanerin school of Cho's taekwon-Do in September 2002 which now boasts nine 1st dan black belt students as well as a number of national and international champions.
Achivevments:
1st World championships breaking 2000
2nd Nationals breaking 2003
3rd World championships sparring 2004
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Assistant Instructor Profile:
Name: Killian O Lionain
Grade: 1st Dan black belt
Killian began his training under local black belt Patsy Kavanagh in Inch hall Co. Wexford whom he trained under for two years up to green belt level.
Killian joined the Kilanerin school of Cho's Taekwon-Do in 2003 and successfully tested for his first dan in June '08 under Master D'Arcy, Master Byrne and Master Kirkwood. |
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Statistics:
2 years 'Jiu Jitsu' (Grappeling) experience - 'Next Generation' gym Dublin
Studying 'Krav Maga' (Israeli Army self defence system) since 2007
Certtified YMCA level 2 fitness instructor
Certified first aider
Achievements:
2nd National Submission Championships 2007
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A.I.M.A.A.
The Action International Martial Arts Association (AIMAA) is an innovative and leading martial arts organisation dedicated to serve as the unifying body for Taekwon-Do and all martial arts styles. AIMAA was founded by Grandmaster Hee Il Cho in 1980.
The goal of AIMAA is to recognise each style of martial arts for its unique qualities and to unite the great universal spirit of peace and harmony - the fundamental elements found in the studying of all styles of martial arts.
A IMAA's unique style of Taekwon-do is a complete martial arts system. Our instructors offer more than just the art of Taekwon-do, students will also gain confidence, learn self defence, boxing, kickboxing, grappling (ground fighting) and much, much more. There are many reasons to joim AIMAA's Taekwon-do, here are just a few...
For Self-defense: Since one never knows when her or she may be attacked a knowledge of basic self defence, counter attacking and evading is ingrained in the practitioner so that in a real attack situation when 'the fight or filight hormone' adrenaline kicks in the individual's gross motor self defence tactics will also kick in
For Health: Taekwon-do is far more than just defensive methods. It is a superb means of mental and physical development. Taekwon-do practitioners are noted for their excellent health gained from regular practice of the art.
For Flexibility: Stretching forms a large portion of the Taekwon-do class as it is essential for the overall health of your body and helps to prevent injuries. The benefits of stretching are almost infinite as it aides in strengthening internal organs, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, increasing respiratory circulation, developing muscle tone, relaxing the mind and directly improving your flexibility.
What can be achieved through Taekwon-Do training? Taekwon-do builds dynamic tension and makes balanced use of a large number of body muscles. It provides excellent all around exercise and develops co-ordination and agility. Taekwon-do trains students in character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self-control.
Who may learn Taekwon-do? Classes are open to men, women and children. All can learn and participate together. The degree of progress for any student is based on the individual's co-ordination and attentiveness.
Martial Arts training has survived for more than 1500 years not because it is the ultimate fighting system but because it provides society today with the same benefit it provided the Buddhist monks in the 4th century; the ultimate system of mental and physical conditioning. Better than any modern system of aerobics, martial arts training develops both internal cardiovascular system as well as external muscles. The movements are scientifically designed and executed for maximum efficiency and development so students of any age or sex will receive total benefit.
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Further reading:
Click here for Master Peter Byrne bio (Irish Director)
Click here for Master John D'Arcy bio (European regional Director)
Click here for Grandmaster Cho bio (AIMAA founder and president)
Click here for Master Philip Ameris bio (AIMAA Technical Director)
Click here for Master John Kirkwood (Scottish Director)
