Irish Taekwondo Tigers

Welcome to the Irish Taekwondo Tigers, a premier martial arts club based in Dublin’s Southside, offering Olympic-style Taekwondo classes for children and teenagers in Loughlinstown and Blackrock. Led by the highly experienced and passionate Master Michelle Hogan, our club provides a safe, inclusive, and exhilarating environment where students of all ages and abilities can thrive. Whether your child is a beginner seeking confidence or an aspiring athlete aiming for national and world championships, we tailor our approach to suit their individual learning style and personal goals.

Our training philosophy moves beyond the rigid "army sergeant" model of traditional martial arts. We focus on building confidence, coordination, fitness, and self-defense skills through diverse and engaging sessions. A typical class includes mutual respect rituals, dynamic warm-ups, speed and agility drills, technical practice of kicks and punches on elite equipment, partner work, and controlled sparring. We also incorporate Poomsae (forms), board breaking, and traditional weapon demonstrations to enhance focus, memory, and power. Crucially, we emphasize real-world self-defense, teaching verbal de-escalation and safety awareness, supported by Master Michelle’s extensive practical experience.

We believe in a flexible, family-friendly structure that respects your time and budget. With no mandatory upfront "all-in" fees, you can choose one or two classes per week with simple monthly payments, and we offer attractive family discounts. Your child’s first class is completely free, with no obligation to continue, allowing them to experience the fun and discipline firsthand. We recommend waiting a month before purchasing a uniform, ensuring the student is truly committed.

At the Irish Taekwondo Tigers, safety and inclusivity are paramount. Master Michelle holds 5th Dan Black Belts in both Taekwondo and Kickboxing, is a World Champion, and has completed advanced qualifications in child psychology, autism and ADHD awareness, and mindfulness. Our team, including Assistant Instructor Thomas Browne and Children’s Officer Sarah Culligan, is fully safeguarding trained and Garda vetted. We actively support children with special educational needs and offer scholarship programs for families in need, ensuring every child feels welcome and supported.

Beyond the dojo, we foster a strong community spirit. Students participate in regular grading, our unique Star Award promotion program, and local or international competitions. We celebrate holidays with no-cost in-club parties and encourage teamwork and camaraderie. Join the Tiger family today and discover how martial arts can transform your child’s life, building character, resilience, and lifelong friendships.

Irish Taekwondo Tigers: Reviews

5/5 (4 Reviews)

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Melissa Doyle Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: My two sons have been training with Master Michelle for many years now and they love it. Classes are well organised with a variety of levels and abilities catered for. I couldnt recommend Irish Taekwondo Tigers highly enough.

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Helen Thornbury Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very encouraging and supportive classes for kids - no matter how sporty or non sporty they are. Instructor great fun & kids get plenty of exercise & good discipline. Wish they did adult lessons . Highly recommend this club.

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Shauna Riordan Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best club ever

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Jean Guilfoyle Published on 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great inclusive classes. Great for kids.

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