Gradings &
​Instructor Training

Gradings are a way for students to have their years of training recognised and a great way to challenge your training.  There is nothing like having a test date to get you practicing.  

For anyone that has been studying Chen Style Tai Chi for a number of years and is interested in teaching other we also have a Instructor training programme available.

Below is the syllabus and grading criteria

The following is a list of Master Kierans' current martial arts related grades & qualifications:
8th Dan Ryukyu Kempo
8th Dan Kyusho Jitsu (Dim Mak)
Level 8 Instructor & Examiner, Chen Style Tai Chi
6th Dan Shotokan Karate
5th Dan Kickboxing
1st Dan Katana
> Self Defence Instructor - certified by Geoff Thompson and the BCA.
> BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction 
> BTEC Level 3 Advanced Restraint & Breakaway Instructor
> BTEC Level 3 Physical Intervention Trainer for the Security Industry
> BTEC Level 3 Conflict Management Trainer
> BTEC Level 3 Handcuff Trainer 
> Senior KEWAP Instructor - certified by Steven Timperley
> Reality-Based Personal Protection Instructor - certified by Jim Wagner.  
> Certified in the use of firearms by the American Small Arms Academy
> MAIUK Course Trainer - certified by the Cobra Martial Arts Association
> Self Defence Instructor - certified by the Cobra Martial Arts Association
> Qigong Level 5 Instructor - certified by Tai Chi Centre UK
 

Master Kierans is regularly featured in Ireland's leading martial arts magazine and was on the cover of the June 2015 edition.

All classes need to be pre-booked
If you would like to book a space in a class, please let me know.
Email:     [email protected]   or     Tel:  087 277 1602

What to wear:  Just wear some loose comfortable clothes to exercise in,  and wear some layers so if you are feeling warm you can take a layer off and if you are cold you can put one back on.   
The class is done on a mated floor so no heeled shoes on the mats.  Thank you!

Location

Classes take place in the UCAA's full time 
professionally equipped Martial Arts Centre

UCAA Martial Arts Centre
Ballybay Road,
Monaghan Town  
​(behind The Fitness Habit gym)

​Tel: 087 277 1602