Meet Paul Irish

Sifu Paul Irish is the premier Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association Full Instructor in Canada, personally trained by (original Bruce Lee student) Sifu Larry Hartsell. Also a graduate of the Kabayama Bushidokan, Paul is one of the JKD Family's most respected Senior Instructors. Paul is also an international lecturer & instructor.

A founding member of Canada's JKD Family "Demolition Team", Paul Irish has performed educational Jeet Kune Do lecture/demonstrations and self-defence workshops in schools, community centers, and multi-cultural festivals across Southern Ontario. An expert on Jeet Kune Do Concepts for self-defence, Paul has been featured both on television and in newspapers.

Paul Irish teaches private students and small group classes from his home in Brantford, Ontario. He also offers separate women's self defense and kids programs. Paul has taught hands-on Jeet Kune Do seminars at some of Canada's leading martial art schools and is available for Jeet Kune Do seminars worldwide.

Larry Hartsell

"I feel most confident with his teaching abilities. His Knowledge in the arts will lead a student to a path to Self Discovery.."-Larry Hartsell (1942-2007)

Makoto Kabayama

"Paul Irish is a phenomenal martial artist. His contribution to the JKD Family is invaluable. As my teacher, student and training partner, Paul continues today to inspire and educate me personally."-Makoto Kabayama

 

Ed Parker Jr.

"I have had the luxury of traveling the world and have been exposed to many, many different martial arts instructors. All of the instructors that I have been exposed to, have a value in one way or another. But rare is it that I find someone that stands out as beyond exceptional, as a teacher, practitioner, a human and just a great over all guy.  Paul Irish is that  person in my travels that I found to be that rare gem. I would highly recommend him for any camps or training sessions as he will only enhance the quest for knowledge and training."-Ed Parker Jr.