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. Alongside his adult coaching duties, Danny leads the kids programme, bringing the same technical precision and patience to the youngest members on the mats.
Credentials
- Black Belt
- 7+ years of coaching experience
- Kids Programme Lead
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, where he leads the teens programme — sharing his knowledge and passion for the sport with the next generation of grapplers.
Credentials
- Blue Belt
- 1+ years of coaching experience
- IBJJF Competitor
- Teens Programme Lead