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Thank you for visiting my web site.
My name is Damian Kierans and I am the chief instructor and founder of the Universal Combat
Arts Academy (UCAA). I currently hold the rank of Master (5th Dan) in Ryukyu Kempo and
Kyusho Jitsu (pressure point fighting). I am the official representative for Dillman Karate
International (DKI) in Ireland. Click on the Instructor tab above for full details.
At the UCAA our focus is on the combative aspect of the martial arts. Even though Ryukyu
Kempo is a traditional martial art, we teach it in a modern way, which simply means that the
techniques taught have a practical use against attacks that happen in the real world. Along with
teaching the combative aspect (soft & hard skills), we also focus on improving a student's fitness
levels. We place a great emphasis on Strength and Conditioning in our programme, simply
because, in order to fight, you need to be Fit to Fight . Self Defence starts with the Self, so our
goal is to train you to be physically fit and mentally strong in order to help you confront the
adversities of life with confidence.
All are welcome to come and train. Whether you are someone who has never trained before in a
martial art, or someone who holds rank in another martial art, as long as you are over 16 years
of age you are welcome to come and see what we have to offer.
Please check out the rest of this site. You will find a lot of your questions answered in the FAQ
page. Also, you will find some useful information in the self protection tips section.
Stay safe and train hard!
My name is Damian Kierans and I am the chief instructor and founder of the Universal Combat
Arts Academy (UCAA). I currently hold the rank of Master (5th Dan) in Ryukyu Kempo and
Kyusho Jitsu (pressure point fighting). I am the official representative for Dillman Karate
International (DKI) in Ireland. Click on the Instructor tab above for full details.
At the UCAA our focus is on the combative aspect of the martial arts. Even though Ryukyu
Kempo is a traditional martial art, we teach it in a modern way, which simply means that the
techniques taught have a practical use against attacks that happen in the real world. Along with
teaching the combative aspect (soft & hard skills), we also focus on improving a student's fitness
levels. We place a great emphasis on Strength and Conditioning in our programme, simply
because, in order to fight, you need to be Fit to Fight . Self Defence starts with the Self, so our
goal is to train you to be physically fit and mentally strong in order to help you confront the
adversities of life with confidence.
All are welcome to come and train. Whether you are someone who has never trained before in a
martial art, or someone who holds rank in another martial art, as long as you are over 16 years
of age you are welcome to come and see what we have to offer.
Please check out the rest of this site. You will find a lot of your questions answered in the FAQ
page. Also, you will find some useful information in the self protection tips section.
Stay safe and train hard!
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