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About Our Gym

Welcome to INSTITUTE OF SELF-DEFENCE

We started as part of The Institute of Krav Maga Ireland in January 2014 and became independent in 2020. We wanted to create a broader focus on situational awareness and soft skills to use with the physical side of self-defence training.

Our ethos is Awareness, Avoidance, De-escalation, and Action.

There is more to self-defence/self-protection than striking and hitting. We must ensure our use of force is morally, ethically, and legally justified, as the impact can extend beyond the initial conflict. If necessary, we will use our hard skills.

Our instructor team has trained all over Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, and we strive to upskill to provide the most relevant training possible constantly.

We teach a mix of Krav Maga, Kapap, Wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu. This covers a wide range of situations, from striking control and ground fighting. We also teach defence against various weapons such as knives, sticks/bats, and firearms.

We are a fully inclusive organisation. We work with schools and charities and adhere to our organisation’s strict guidelines.

ISD instructors having fun
ISD- Self-defence instructors demonstrate techniques

Time table

Our Classes

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • Fight Fit. An exercise-based class that is non-contact and designed for fitness and Cardio.
  • Beginner level class from 7 pm to 8 pm & Intermediate level class from 8 pm to 9.30 pm
  • Mixed Teens class, 6 pm to 7 pm & Strength and Mobility 7 pm to 8.30 pm
  • Beginner level class from 7 pm to 8 pm & Intermediate level class from 8 pm to 9.30 pm
  • Class details coming soon
  • Kids aged 5 – 10 years, 10 am to 11 am , Kids aged 11 - 13 years, 11 am to 12 pm & Teens age 13 to 16 years, 12 pm to 1.15 pm
  • Monthly seminars / open gym

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INstructors

OUR TEAM AT Institute of self-defence

ISD - James Walsh, Head Instructor
James Walsh – head instructor
Krav Maga || Knife fighting and defence || Kids and Teens || IKF Kapap
ISD Instructor, Siobhan Purcell
Siobhan Purcell - Instructor
Krav Maga || Women's Defence || Kids and Teens
Ray Whelan - Instructor
Krav Maga || Kids and Teens || Strength and Mobility || IKF Kapap
David O Connor - Instructor
Krav Maga || IKF Kapap
ISD - Ashley Sheehan Instructor
Ashley Sheehan - Instructor
Krav Maga
ISD - Nella Assistant instructor
Nella Tkacova Maslisova - Assistant Instructor
Krav Maga || Kids and Teens
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