
Founded in 2021, Lifestyle Monks is a holistic private training studio located on 8 Upper Main Street, Rush, County Dublin. We specialise in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, yoga, fitness, and injury rehabilitation — all taught in a predominantly barefoot environment that promotes natural movement, resilience, and wellbeing. With over 14 years of experience in coaching, therapy, and performance, we work with members from 7 to 86 years of age. Our philosophy is rooted in lifestyle interventions, movement variability, and a positive growth mindset — principles that guide both training and rehabilitation. Whether your goal is to build strength, recover from injury, or develop discipline on and off the mats, Lifestyle Monks provides a supportive, fun environment to help you reach your full potential.
Dean has coached professionally since 2012 with over 10,000 hours of hands-on experience helping clients and students improve their lives and achieve their goals through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, Fitness & Therapy.
Academic:
PhD Researcher in Health & Sports Science at SETU Carlow (Level 10)
Master's Degree in Strength and Conditioning (Level 9)
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Entrepreneurship (Level 9)
Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship (Level 7)
Business & Computers (Level 6)
Exercise & Fitness (Level 5)
Martial Arts & Yoga:
First Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Orange Belt in Kodokan Judo
200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
50-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Fitness & Therapy:
Fitness & Exercise Diploma (ITEC Level 2)
Personal Trainer Certification
Neuromuscular Therapy
Orthopedic Sports Massage
Massage Therapy and Event Massage
Driven by a deep commitment to helping people achieve their full potential through the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Yoga, and Fitness in Rush, Co. Dublin.
Dean talks to Basil Breen about his journey in fitness, martial arts, yoga, therapy and entrepreneurship, and how it led to him opening Lifestyle Monks School of Grappling, Yoga & Fitness in Rush, County Dublin.