Chief Instructor : Billy O Sullivan

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Billy spent 10 years training in kickboxing before opening his first club and is now Chief Instructor in The Ultimate Gym. Billy is a 6th dan black belt and a master in kickboxing. Billy has over the years trained 4 World Campions, 6 European Champions and numerous Irish Champions. in adititon to this he has coached Irish teams against Italy and The USA and has travelled all over the World promoting the sport. In 2005 Billy received a lifetime achievement award for his commitment to the sport.

Twice World Champion : Lynn O Shea

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Lynn O Shea is argueably one of the most successful women in sport to come from Waterford. Lynn is a 4th dan black belt and has won both European and World Kickboxing Titles. Lynn has travelled the world competing and has always done herself and the club proud. Lynn just over 12 months ago won the WKA full contact Pro Am World Title when she beat Portugese Fighter Ana Roxo over 5 rounds in The Woodlands Hotel Waterford.

Assistant Instructor : Vinny O Brien

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Vinny's first involvement in martial arts was at the age of 9 when he started taking classes in Shotokan Karate and he continued his training for 6 years competing on a number of occasions. When Vinny was 15 he started kickboxing and had a few full contact fights until a knee injury stopped him competing. Vinny gained his black belt under Master O Sullivan in 2007 and is currently the secretary of Waterford Kickboxing Association.

Assistant Instructor : David Phelan

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David (second from left) is a hugely talented kicboxer. David is a black belt in both Taekwondo and kickboxing and also has boxing experience. David spent a lot of time coaching the juniors in the club who have won consecutive Irish Championships in 2008 + 2009.

Junior Instructor : Joe Harte

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Joe started his traing with karate in Co. Wexford and gained his brown belt before joining Waterford Kickboxing Association and soon establishing himself as a very promising fighter. Joe has had numerous full contact fights and has gained his brown belt under Master O Sullivan.

Instructor : Ian (starry) Walsh.

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Ian is a very experienced fighter having competitive experience in Boxing, Thai Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA. Ian is currently ranked No 1 in his weight division in the Irish Kickboxing Federation rankings and has fought in Thailand in Thai Boxing bouts. Ian currently teaches Thai Boxing in The Ultimate Gym.

MMA/Jiu-Jitsu Instructor : Marcin

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Marcin (second from left) has over 10 years Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience and teaches MMA and Jiu Jitsu in the Ultimate Gym. Marcin also has competitive MMA experience.