Instructors

Michael Burke is the head Coach at PMA and is a full time martial artist.

Michael has been involved in martial arts for most of his life, starting with Kenpo Karate and then moving to kickboxing where he has achieved a second degree black belt under Pete Foley and has also competed in many national kickboxing tournaments and has also represented his country in kickboxing and took a bronze medal at  the WKC World Championships  in 2009. Michael has in recent years turned to MMA where he made his semi pro debut in 2009 in the UK and also made his professional debut in Ireland in 2011.  Michael has a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Andy Ryan. Michael has taken a Gold Medal in the Informed Performance Submission Grappling Tournament in 2010 and also took bronze at the Irish BJJ Open in2010. Michael has also took gold at the 2nd Nogi irish Cup 2011 and another gold at the Informed Performance Nogi Tournament 2011. Michael is also an International Kickboxing Federation(IKF) Official and travels all over the country to referee/judge full contact shows. 

Michael fights out of Rush Fight Academy under head coach Paul Cowzer.

Stephen Doyle is the assistant coach here a PMA

Stephen has a brown belt in kickboxing with PMA and has been involved in kickboxing for many years.

He  has also fought in many national competitions and currently competes on full contact kickboxing shows around Ireland. Stephen takes the beginner classes on Mondays and loves to see people progess.

Stephen is a very down to earth guy and just loves to train and get the best from everyone.

 

Paul is the strength & conditioning specialist here at PMA.

He has qualifications with the world-renowned Poliquin Strength Institute (PICP) and the National Training Centre (NTC). He specialises in nutrition and supplementation and works with a variety of clients through his personal training company ‘Total Health Solutions’ at Carlisle Health & Fitness in Templeogue.

Paul is responsible for the conditioning of the fight team at Performance Martial Arts.