Masters Temple Martial Arts

Let's look for peace, not for joy, and let's enjoy the journey, not the destination. Massan Ghorbani, Sensei/Sunsa.🧘

بعضی از لحظات زندگی شما میتوانند بیانگر ماموریت خاص شما در کل زندگیتان باشند.

Ultimate Hapkido Martial Arts/Self Defence.

A traditional and holistic body, mind, spirit Martial Art for everyone.

Breathing techniques,
Physical, intellectual, and spiritual education,
Suppleness and flexibility development, self-defense skills, speed, strength and conditioning.

Including joint locks, pressure points, throws, punching, kicking and striking, Korean weapons, conditioning, endurance exercises, meditation and mindfulness techniques, self development, and character building.

In Ultimate Hapkido, you are your own competition, and you learn to be your own coach. New members are now welcome.

Tuesdays & Thursdays; 🧘🥊🐉🥋🐉🥊🧘‍♀️

4.15pm Little Dragons age 5&6
5pm Red Dragons age 7-9
6pm Blue Dragons age 10-14
7pm Adults Beginners
8pm Adults Advanced.

Saturdays;
10.15am Tiny Dragons age 3&4
11am Little Dragons age 5&6
12pm Red&Blue Dragons age 7-14 .
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Martial arts training at Masters Temple Martial Arts offers numerous benefits for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Here are some of the key advantages you can expect from training at the temple:

1. Physical Fitness: Martial arts training involves rigorous physical activity, which helps improve strength, flexibility, stamina, and overall cardiovascular fitness. Regular practice can enhance your physical capabilities and lead to a healthier lifestyle.

2. Self-Defense Skills: One of the primary focuses of martial arts training is self-defense. You will learn techniques and strategies to protect yourself in real-life situations, increasing your confidence and personal safety.

3. Mental Discipline: Martial arts training emphasizes mental discipline, focus, and concentration. Through repetitive practice and meditation, you will learn to control your thoughts and emotions, improving mental clarity and resilience.

4. Self-Confidence: As you progress in your martial arts journey, you will gain self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Overcoming challenges, achieving goals, and mastering new techniques will boost your self-esteem both inside and outside the training environment.

5. Stress Relief: Engaging in martial arts can be an excellent stress reliever. The physical exertion and mental focus involved in training help reduce tension, release endorphins, and promote relaxation.

6. Improved Coordination and Balance: Martial arts training enhances your coordination, balance, and body awareness. Through practicing precise movements, stances, and techniques, you develop better control over your body.

7. Respect and Discipline: Traditional martial arts, such as those taught at Masters Temple Martial Arts, instill values of respect, discipline, and humility. You will learn to respect your instructors, fellow students, and the art itself. These values often extend beyond the training environment and positively impact other areas of your life.

8. Social Interaction: Martial arts training provides an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for self-improvement and personal growth. The supportive and inclusive community at

I started training with Grandmaster Massan Ghorbani in July 1993 coming from a background of Karate. I studied Kick Boxing and Sin Moo Hapkido from then to this day and the only fighting Arts I have done outside of his Academy / Dojo / Dojang is boxing. I got my Hapkido black belt in 1998 and my last promotion in Hapkido was in 2013 to 4th Dan.

I have a life long interest in Survival and would be considered by many (not me) as an expert in Survival and indeed somewhat of a father figure in Survival training in Ireland.

I have taught people for TV shows and acted as a consultant with several forms of media outlets such as radio, TV, magazines and newspapers. I have also taught Firemen, Gardai and members of the Irish Defence Forces in the requirements of staying alive in the wilderness.

I always urge my students of Survival to engage in a continued Martial Arts programme and I feel that Ultimate Hapkido is an ideal option as a defensive art and in particular for someone that may find themselves encountering a stronger adversary. I teach Ultimate Hapkido and Ultimate Kickboxing at Masters Temple in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Master Shayne Phelan.

HAPKIDO GRANDMASTER PROMOTION.
GrandMaster David McGoldrick began training in Martial Arts on 15th February 1981 and has continued learning, training and teaching without interruption. He holds GrandMaster level Black belts in other Korean Martial Arts and Kickboxing as well as Black belts and Instructorships in various weapons arts.
David was one of the first people to study Hapkido at Masters Temple after I introduced it to Ireland and has been my loyal student and friend ever since. When he moved to England, he opened the Korean Martial Arts Academy in Birmingham where he taught Hapkido and produced excellent students and Black belts. He then moved his Academy to Devon in 2000 and opened it as a full time school in Torquay. He continues to develop excellent students and Black belts and has always improved his standards by training with me at every opportunity.
David has had a very successful competition career, winning in forms and fighting at Irish national, British national and International levels. He has been putting his skills to the test working as a Door supervisor (Bouncer) since 2009. Because all good Martial Artists should be able to heal as well as hurt, he qualified as a first responder and also works as a Medic.
Despite this, David has not been upgraded in Hapkido since he was certified at Master level by GrandMaster Ji, Han Jae in 2001. I feel that David McGoldrick's promotion to GrandMaster in Hapkido is long overdue, well deserved and reflects a life dedicated to helping students to develop through Martial Arts. This is the highest promotion ever awarded by the World Ultimate Hapkido Federation.
Senior GrandMaster Massan Ghorbani, 10th Dan.
President of the World Ultimate Hapkido Federation.

Every day above earth is a great day but today was an amazing day as two of my first, biggest, toughest and nicest Hapkido students reached their master and grandmaster title and Dan grades.

Congratulations to grandmaster David McGoldrick and Sunsa Shayne Phelan for over 30 years of training, teaching, persistence, perseverance and loyalty.

Full profile and story will follow soon.

Building self confidence, self discipline and self respect as well as focus, calm and mindfulness besides self defence skills health, winning characters and fitness all under same roof, Masters Temple Ultimate Martial Arts, Bray Bawl, Bray.

Saturday Morning Classes;

ULTIMATE HAPKIDO

10.15am Tiny Dragons age 3&4

11am Little Dragons age 5&6

12pm Red&Blue Dragons age 7-14

ULTIMATE KICKBOXING
competetive & Fitness classes

1pm Adults Mix Levels.

Ultimate Hapkido 🐉

Great news and great events are coming up 🐉🥋✨️🥊🥊

🎊🐉✨️BENEFITS OF MASTERS TEMPLE MARTIAL ARTS, 2023 BACK TO SCHOOL CLASSES✨️🐉🎊

1. Physical Fitness: Back to school Ultimate Hapkido and Ultimate Kickboxing classes offer numerous physical benefits. Students engage in a variety of exercises and techniques that enhance their strength, flexibility, agility, and coordination. Regular practice improves cardiovascular health and overall fitness levels, helping students stay active and energized throughout the school year.

1. Self-Defense Skills: Ultimate Hapkido and Ultimate Kickboxing classes provide students with essential self-defense skills, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves if faced with a threatening situation. Learning martial arts techniques enables students to develop awareness, discipline, and the ability to assess and respond to potential dangers, promoting a sense of personal safety.

1. Mental Focus and Discipline: Ultimate Hapkido and Ultimate Kickboxing training emphasizes mental focus, concentration, and discipline. Through repetitive practice and the pursuit of mastery, students learn to control their thoughts, emotions, and actions. These skills transfer to the academic realm, helping students concentrate better, manage stress, and develop a disciplined approach to their studies.

1. Character Development: Ultimate Hapkido and Ultimate Kickboxing classes foster the development of positive character traits that are essential for academic success and personal growth. Students are encouraged to cultivate qualities such as respect, perseverance, integrity, and self-confidence. These values contribute to a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and the ability to set and achieve goals, all of which are crucial for a successful academic journey.

Overall, participating in back-to-school martial arts classes not only offers physical fitness benefits but also instills valuable life skills that can positively impact a student's academic performance, personal development, and overall well-being.

NEW MEMBERS ARE NOW WELCOME. FREE TRIAL CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.