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 nearly 20 years of experience, he has trained over 2,000 students across Cork and Ireland, equipping individuals with practical self-defense skills and real-world confidence.
As a certified Spartan Physical Strength Coach, Arthur combines self-defense with functional strength and resilience training—helping students become not only safer, but stronger.
He continues to develop his expertise through elite international programs such as S.E.R.E., H.S.R.T., and advanced Military and Law Enforcement Instructor courses. Arthur is also a certified Accredited Tactical Knife Defence Instructor, and holds qualifications in CTA (Close Threat Assessment), TC3 (Tactical Combat Casualty Care), and VIP Third-Party Protection.
Arthur’s teaching goes beyond technique. He is passionate about empowering students with situational awareness, personal confidence, and resilience—earning recognition both locally and internationally for his hands-on, high-standard instruction.

Derry Howley
Expert Level 4 Instructor
Kasia Rogalska
Expert Level 2 Instructor
Niall Kennedy
Expert Level 2 INSTRUCTOR
Andrzej Bugdol
Expert Level 1 Instructor
Billy O'Connor
Expert Level 1 Instructor
Mark O'Keffe
Expert Level 1 Instructor
Eoghan Dinan
Expert Level 1 Instructor
Pat Morris
Expert Level 1 Instructor
Bernard Hannigan
Fighter Level 5
Assistant Instructor
Valerie O'Leary
Fighter Level 5
Assistant Instructor
Fiona Wynne
Fighter Level 5
Assistant Instructor
Kevin White
Fighter Level 3
Assistant Instructor
Jakub Bednarski
Fighter Level 3
Assistant Instructor
Julie Ann Marie
Fighter Level 1
Assistant Instructor
Brian O'Halloran
Defender Level 5
Assistant Instructor
Pal Diamantstein
Defender Level 3
Assistant Instructor