Instructors

Institute Krav Maga Cork Team

At Institute Krav Maga Cork, our teaching team meets the highest international standards—each boasting expert-level credentials and a relentless drive for learning. They continually refine their craft not only through martial arts advancement, but also by adopting modern teaching techniques, ensuring every class is dynamic, impactful, and fun.

We’re dedicated to your progress. Our instructors closely monitor each student’s development, offering personalised coaching and constructive feedback to support your journey from day one—through to mastery.

Founder and Head Instructor

Arthur
Dziadkowiec

Arthur is a Black Belt Krav Maga Instructor and the founder of Institute Krav Maga Ireland. With almost 20 years of experience, he has trained more than 2,000 people across Cork and around the country, helping them build real self-defence skills and genuine confidence.

He is also a certified Spartan Physical Strength Coach, blending practical self-defence with functional strength training so students become safer, stronger, and more resilient.

Arthur keeps expanding his knowledge through advanced international programs such as S.E.R.E., H.S.R.T., and specialist Military and Law Enforcement Instructor courses. He is an Accredited Tactical Knife Defence Instructor and holds qualifications in CTA (Close Threat Assessment), TC3 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), and VIP Third-Party Protection.

His teaching is about more than techniques. Arthur focuses on awareness, mindset, and practical problem-solving, helping students feel capable in real-world situations. His hands-on approach and high standards have earned recognition both locally and internationally.

Derry Howley

Expert Level 4 Instructor

Kasia Rogalska

Expert Level 2 Instructor

Niall Kennedy

Expert Level 2 INSTRUCTOR

Eoghan Dinnan

Expert Level 1 INSTRUCTOR

Valerie O Leary

Expert Level 1 Instructor

Fiona Wynne

Expert Level 1 Instructor

Jakub Bednarski

Fighter Level 3

Assistant Instructor

Patryk Dziadkowiec

Defender Level 5

Assistant Instructor

Bernard Hannigan

Fighter Level 5

Assistant Instructor

Kevin White

Fighter Level 3

Assistant Instructor

Jakub Bednarski

Fighter Level 3

Assistant Instructor

Brian O'Halloran

Defender Level 5

Assistant Instructor

Pal Diamantstein

Defender Level 4

Assistant Instructor