Our instructors
Meet the team
Qualified, experienced instructors who keep learning, so every class is safe, structured and worth your time.
Founder & head instructor
Arthur Dziadkowiec
Arthur is a Black Belt Krav Maga Instructor and the founder of Institute Krav Maga Ireland. He has been teaching in Cork since 2006 and has helped more than 3,000 people build real self defence skills and genuine confidence.
His classes go beyond technique. He focuses on awareness, mindset and practical problem-solving, and as a Spartan Physical Strength Coach he combines self defence with functional strength training.
- Black Belt Krav Maga Instructor
- Spartan Physical Strength Coach
- Accredited Tactical Knife Defence Instructor
- Military & Law Enforcement Instructor courses
- S.E.R.E. and H.S.R.T.
- CTA – Close Threat Assessment
- TC3 – Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- VIP Third-Party Protection
Instructors
Our instructors

Kasia
Self Defence Instructor

Fiona
Self Defence Instructor

Valerie
Self Defence Instructor

Augustin
Self Defence Instructor

Pal
Self Defence Instructor
Assistant instructors
Supporting every class

Patryk
Assistant Instructor

Brian
Assistant Instructor
How we teach
Your progress matters
Personal coaching
Instructors keep an eye on each student's progress and give clear, constructive feedback from your first class.
Always learning
Our team keeps training and grading internationally, and brings modern teaching methods into every class.
Safety first
Practical training, run with care and control, for students from age 6 to their 60s.
Your first class is free
Train with our team
Come along to a free trial class and see how we teach. No experience needed.
