Stefan Moriarty

Head Coach/Owner

Stefan Moriarty is Head Coach/Owner at Legends - Dún Laoghaire Martial Arts.

He is Owner/Editor of Irelands latest Martial Arts Magazine "The 5th Degree".

Stefan has trained individuals from novice level to competing at National, European and World Stage.

With 35+ years martial arts experience Stefan has trained in many disciplines including Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Weapons & Mixed Martial Arts.

He is a 5th Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing & Taekwondo, a boxing coach, one of the first internationally certified MMA coaches & also certified in sports first aid, all levels of safeguarding, Garda Vetted & fully insured.

In April 2025, Stefan was awarded his long overdue brown belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu by Minnesota Black Belt James Clark who has been influencial in our grappling program.

Stefan is also IKF Ireland's Eastern Representative for Kickboxing in Ireland & a well respected official across mainstream Kickboxing & MMA.

Club Admin / Assistant Junior Coach

Lisa has been a member of Legends - Dún Laoghaire Martial Arts since 2009. Having briefly trained in different styles of Martial Arts before settling into Kickboxing, Taekwondo and Boxing at Legends.

A former Irish Boxing Champion, competitor at Junior World Boxing Championship 2011 and triple World Kickboxing Medalist at The Unified World Kickboxing Championship 2016. Lisa is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing.

She is our Club Admin and first point of contact for new members with enquiries & memberships and plays a significant role across all platforms and events.

Lisa is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant MMA Coach

Tadhg was a childhood member at Legends - Dún Laoghaire Martial Arts and returned as an adult since 2009.

Tadhg has a background in MMA and has also competed in Kickboxing and Grappling.

Former Clan Wars Middleweight MMA Champion and Irish Team Member 2016 at the European MMA Championship in Prague. Tadhg is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing.

As well assisting in various classes from juniors to adults, Tadhg is usually seen on the mats with his friendly hands on approach with beginners and fighters alike in all aspects of MMA.

Tadhg is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Circuit Coach

Daryl was a childhood member from the late 90s starting as a junior in Taekwondo and returned in 2017 to continue his journey in Martial Arts.

Daryl has a background in Taekwondo but has also competed in Kickboxing and Grappling over the past number of years.

Daryl is a Kickboxing 1st Dan Black Belt and is currently assisting in all areas but specifically his popular early evening circuit and conditioning classes.

Daryl is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Coach

Derek was a childhood member from the late 90s starting as a junior in Taekwondo and and has been part of the club since its early days.

Derek has a background in Taekwondo, Kickboxing and MMA and has competed across the board from Boxing to Grappling.

Due to his extensive background and experience, Derek can ably assist in all of our programs.

He is Kickboxing 1st Dan Black Belt and is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Kickboxing Coach

Mark started at Legends - Dún Laoghaire Martial Arts in 2007. Starting with Taekwondo and progressed into Kickboxing and MMA.

Mark has successfully competed in Taekwondo and MMA. Mark is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing.

His no nonsense approach to training, Marks classes and his round on round padwork will certainly enhance your conditioning levels.

Mark is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Coach

Rebecca was a childhood member from the late 90s starting as a junior in Taekwondo, progressing to an extensive competition background and transitioning to Boxing where as a competitor won various titles and was voted female tournament boxer on occasions as well as Irish titles in Taekwondo. Rebecca has also a kickboxing background and recently obtained her brown belt in Kickboxing.

Rebecca assists with our weekend junior programs in Kickboxing and Taekwondo.

She is a Taekwondo 1st Dan Black Belt and is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.

Assistant Coach

Jordan joined us in 2012 settling into our Kickboxing and MMA program. Steadily began a great run in competition not just competing in Grappling but also winning an Junior Irish Kickboxing Title. The following year Jordan claimed the Irish Senior WKO K1 Title making him a Junior and Senior Irish Champion. Jordan has experience in all areas that we offer at Dún Laoghaire Martial Arts.

Jordan is a Kickboxing 1st Dan Black Belt and is currently assisting in all areas but specifically with our junior programs.

Jordan is compliant with all the necessary requirements regarding Garda Vetting, Safeguarding and First Aid Certification.