About Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland | Dublin Branch & National Headquarters
Welcome to Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland (YMAAI), the Dublin Branch and National Headquarters for Ireland.
We provide professional instruction in traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and self-defense! We also offer the Chinese Sports of Sanda, Tui Shou and Shuai Jiao, in Dublin, welcoming children, teenagers, and adults of all experience levels.
Our mission is to preserve and promote authentic Chinese martial arts while helping students build confidence, improve fitness, develop practical self-defence skills, and achieve personal growth through disciplined training.
We aim for our classes to one of the highlights of your week and for our academy to be your safe place of fun and friendship!
Traditional Martial Arts Training in Dublin
At Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland, we believe martial arts are about much more than learning techniques. Every class is designed to improve physical fitness, coordination, flexibility, focus, and mental resilience while teaching the values of respect, perseverance, integrity, and self-discipline.
Whether you are searching for Kung Fu classes in Dublin, Tai Chi classes, or martial arts training for beginners, our experienced instructors provide structured tuition in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Wushu Sports in Dublin
A core element of our training is to transmit practical martial arts skills for self defense and for competition. Wushu sport is the way we challenge and dvelop ourselves in a competition environment. Sanda, Tui Shou and Shuai Jiao are the focus of our combat sports training. Taolu is the preservation of our traditional forms and there is also a competition outlet for us to pursue!
What We Offer
We provide a wide range of martial arts programmes, including:
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Traditional Chinese Kung Fu styles Chang Quan & Bai He Quan
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Martial Arts Sports Training
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Full Tai Chi Chuan Syllabus
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Practical self-defence training
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Children's martial arts classes (since 1984)
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Adult martial arts classes
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Dedicated Teens club
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Beginner to advanced instruction
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Belt and International gradings
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Instructor development path
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Seminars, workshops, and special training camps & events
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Every student progresses at their own pace while receiving expert guidance and encouragement throughout their martial arts journey.
Why Train With Us?
As the headquarters of Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland, we maintain the highest standards of instruction and are committed to preserving traditional martial arts while making them accessible to modern students.
Students choose our Dublin martial arts school because we offer:
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Professional and experienced instructors
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Authentic traditional Chinese martial arts
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A friendly and inclusive training environment
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Classes suitable for children, teenagers, adults, and families
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Training that develops fitness, confidence, discipline, and practical self-defence skills
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A supportive martial arts community where everyone is encouraged to succeed
Whether your goal is improved health, increased confidence, learning self-defence, competing, or simply discovering a rewarding new hobby, our classes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
Join Our Martial Arts Community
If you're looking for martial arts classes in Dublin, Kung Fu training, Sanda Kickboxing, Chinese Wrestling or Tai Chi lessons taught in a welcoming and professional environment, we'd love to welcome you to Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland.
From your very first class, you'll become part of a supportive community dedicated to continuous learning, personal development, and excellence in traditional Chinese martial arts.
Start your journey with Yang's Martial Arts Association Ireland today and discover why so many students choose us for Kung Fu, Sanda, Tai Chi, and self-defence training in Dublin.
* We offer classes in our Kung Fu 4 Kids club from primary school going age of 5 years!
* We have a dedicated Teens club for those heading to secondary school (12 - 17)!
* We have a wonderful Club for our adult membership for those 17 to 77!