Our Coaches

Tom Bermingham
Tom founded Northside BJJ in 2019 with a vision to bring world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the northside of Dublin. A Black Belt under the East Coast Jiu-Jitsu Academy (ECJJA), Tom is a European Silver Medalist with a competition record spanning Irish and international events. His coaching philosophy centres on technical precision, accessible training, and building a no-ego community where everyone improves together.
Credentials
- ECJJA Black Belt
- European Silver Medalist
- Founder, Northside BJJ — Est. 2019
- IBJJF Competitor

Danny
Danny has been Tom's training partner and friend for years, and they opened Northside BJJ together in 2019. Shared values, passion and technical pedigree make them an unmatched coaching duo.
Credentials
- Black Belt
- 7+ years of coaching experience

Seth
Seth is a young and technical competitor who has produced impressive results in Ireland and internationally. Not long after joining Northside he joined the coaching team as a kids coach, where he has been able to share his knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation.
Credentials
- Blue Belt
- 1+ years of coaching experience
- IBJJF Competitor