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Our Head Instructor, Mr. Connor Donovan is currently a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do, 3rd Degree Black Belt Kickboxing, 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do (honorary) and a 1st Degree in Hapkido. Connor is currently studying Hapkido under Master Norman Creedon. Connor has over 25 years experience in the Martial Arts, and has been teaching Martial Arts as his full-time occupation since 2004 when he and his wife opened the first full-time Martial Arts Facility in Co. Clare.
Connor has won numerous competitive achievements at national, European, and World levels, including Third in the World at the WKA World Kickboxing Championships 2003. Connor has trained 10 World Champion Medalists in Taekwon-do and has produced dozens of champions at National Level.
Mrs. Sarah Donovan is currently a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do and Kickboxing, 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do (honorary) and a 1st Degree in Hapkido. Sarah is currently studying Hapkido under Master Norman Creedon. Sarah has over 10 years experience in the martial arts, and teaching has been her full-time occupation since 2004. Sarah has won numerous competitive achievements at national level, including an Irish Amateur Kickboxing Association National Title Belt. Sarah also teaches our Kettlebell workout classes.
With a wealth of experience under their belts, The Donovans are world-class instructors and competitors, having trained with such prestigious martial artists as Master Karen Monger (U.S.A.), Ernie Reyes Sr. (U.S.A.), Bill "Superfoot" Wallace (U.S.A.), Master Don Dalton (Ireland), Master Robert Wheatley (U.S.A.), and Master Norman Creedon (Ireland).
Our Misson
Our mission is to make a positive change in each individual who enters our school. Through the influence of martial arts training, we aim to improve the personal development of as many people as possible: of all ages, sizes, genders, backgrounds, and walks of life. Banner Martial Arts & Fitness maintains exemplary teaching standards, leadership within the community and an unyielding commitment to continuing education.
Our facility is over 5,000 square feet in size, and packed with the most modern training equipment available. Our two classrooms are fully matted with state-of-the-art rubber flooring. We take great pride in maintaining a clean and professional facility where the whole family can feel comfortable and welcome.
Banner Martial Arts & Fitness is a private school, not a "club". Our Instructors teach Full-Time, this is not a hobby for them. The Martial Arts are their way of life, everyday. We are members "ITF Eireann" ,the "International Taekwon-do Federation", and the "Ireland Hapkido Federation", ensuring that our belts are recognised worldwide.
Our students compete regularly at competitions outside of the school, and we also host an Open Martial Arts Competition at our school annually, which is open to all schools, clubs, styles, and associations.
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 3.30pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
