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 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