Who is the AIMAA Irish Director? Master Peter Byrne is a sixth degree black belt and runs clubs in Limerick and the surrounding area. Master Byrne has been the AIMAA regional director for Ireland for the past 8 years and was the second in command for 3 years. Mr Byrne is also AIMAA Irelands technical advisor and self defense expert. He is constantly striving to improve and refine our techniques in these areas. Master Byrne like Master Darcy trains tirelessly and travels the country giving seminars and doing grading's