MEET THE TEAM
Chief Instructor: John Moffitt - V Degree Black Belt
John commenced training in Lucan Taekwon-do club with Mr Mark Byrne, and graded to black belt in 1999 under Master O’Toole, Master Douglas and Master Martin.
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His achievements include:
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Silver medal individual sparring and Silver medal team power at European Championships Slovakia,
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Bronze in Male team sparring at the World Championships New Zealand,
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Silver in Male team Sparring Europeans Scotland,
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Bronze Individual Sparring Europeans Finland.
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He has also won numerous Irish competitions in Sparring, Power and Patterns including best overall competitor at RITA Irish open.
Instructor: Lenka Marsikova - V Degree Black Belt
Lenka commenced her training in Czech Republic under a Korean Instructor, Mr Yun Nam Gyu, up to black tag and upon relocation to Ireland immediately continued training with Master O’Toole at then Exchequer Street club.
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Lenka was for 7 years a member of the Irish National Team and has won international medals in Power, Sparring and Special Technique including Gold in Power at the European Championships and Silver at the World Championships.
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She has won a number of gold medals in Irish competitions, including 14 golds at INTA Open in black belt sparring, power & special techniques.
Michael O’Sullivan
Assistant Instructor
III Degree Black Belt
With his helpful manner and affable nature, Michael is the Gentleman of the club.
He is an inspiration to other students with his hard work ethic, flexibility & fitness, and he is always ready to help and assist.
He is also a very experienced umpire, often umpiring the most prestigious Black belt sections.
Sam Singh
Assistant Instructor
II Degree Black Belt
Friendly & enthusiastic, Sam is a very dedicated student and one of the most popular members of the club.
With his analytical mind and keen observant eye, he always gives a good advice.
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His versatility and extensive Martial arts knowledge also makes him a great fighter and an excellent instructor.
Shirley Conlon
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Team
Manager
These two ladies are IFSC Force's official dynamic duo!
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Cathy and Shirley are a force to be reckoned with, with considerable competition experience and impressive mental fortitude.
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Their hard work has brought them a lot of success and substantial growth, which can be seen in every class.
Cathy Watts
Competition
Officer