Taekwondo Instructors
Master Instructor – Frank Murphy
Master Frank Murphy, 8th Degree Black Belt was one of the original first Taekwondo Black belts in the Republic of Ireland, an international competitor and a past World Champion, has been training since 1974 and instructing martial arts for over 40 years.
He brings a wealth of knowledge to his Taekwondo classes and teaches with a passion to help children, particularly to those who are confronted with difficulties such as bullying.
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Frank Murphy Taekwondo Journey
Instructor – Catarina Murphy
Catarina Murphy, wife of Frank Murphy, is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and also has had many years teaching experience as she ran the Taekwondo Academy, together with Frank Murphy in the UK from 1999 – 2006, before they moved over to the Republic of Ireland.
She started her Taekwondo training in 1988 and was an active national competitor in the UK when she was a student taking an Honours Degree in Food Science and Nutrition at Leeds University. She has a keen interest in children’s health and physical activity as well as that of the older athlete. This interest lead her to further qualify with a Masters Degree in Physical Education at Loughborough University in order to complement her Coaching qualifications as a martial arts professional.
Over the years as an instructor, her own personal study extended towards psychology, encompassing the understanding of anxiety in children. She has studied autism and Asperger’s Syndrome as a result of personal experience and the increase in numbers of autistic children attending the Taekwondo school. She understands the needs and difficulties parents face today.
Now Catarina has extended her studies in Nutrition and although she eno longer coaches day to day Taekwondo classes, she continues to work in partnership, with her husband Frank, in their personal training business for health and longevity.
