The 4th Elite Stage event is open to ALL ITF TAEKWON-DO to Practitioners, from age 12 years old in possession of a blue belt and above.
Registration Open on SportData
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Dear IMAC Instructor/Coach
On behalf of the IMAC Executive committee and its various advisory boards, We are delighted to announce the upcoming inaugural, IMAC Martial Arts Awards Night, which is being held on the 24th January, 2026 in the SPA Hotel Lucan, Co Dublin.
This is very special celebration of the achievements, dedication, and spirit of the entire Irish martial arts community in Ireland. This is the first time, IMAC will host this event and celebrate our collective and individual accomplishments. This event will bring together national federations, organisations, athletes, volunteers, officials, and supporters to collectively recognise the individuals and clubs, who inspire and drive our Sports and Martial Art's forward.
We sincerely hope you can all get behind this positive activity for our members and organisations. The following is the appropriate details.
Event Framework
Event Start 6.30pm
Dress to impress (SMART Casual)
Sit down, waiter service, three course meal
Tables of ten
Professional MC
DJ (so after awards you can dance the night away)
Awards Presentation and Certification for winners
Limited Tickets go on sale 1st January
Hotel room booking at The Lucan Spa Hotel - Guest Reservations
Room Capacity 160 people ( 16 tables)
Nomination and Awards Framework
Nominations must be submitted on or before the 7th December Click this link to google docs and fill in Nomination Form: IMAC Volunteer & Athlete Awards
Any incomplete nominations will be discounted from the process
All nominees must be a member of a fully compliant IMAC CLub/Orginisation
All nominees need to confirm their availability on the 24th of January to attend the awards night
All Nominees must include one photograph of themselves to be used on the 3 finalists’ announcement
Three finalists will be proposed by the IMAC Awards working group In December and the nominators informed.
Winner will be decided and informed by the Awards working group at the end of December.
Tickets
Each winner will receive 2 complimentary tickets
LIMITED tickets will go on sale 1st January 2025 ( On first come first serve basis )
The Tickets will be available through Eventbrite at a subsidised rate of €15. ( link will be sent later on)
The Awards categories are:
IMAC Lifetime Achievement Award
Coach of the Year
Club of the Year
Outstanding Junior Athlete
Outstanding Senior Athlete
Outstanding Junior Martial Artist
Outstanding Senior Martial Artist
Volunteer of the Year
Official / Referee of the Year
Community Impact Award
Diversity & Inclusion Champion 2025
This is your UNIQUE chance to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond in your club or organisation. We urge you to take this unique opportunity to nominate someone who has inspired others, demonstrated unwavering dedication, or achieved excellence through their passion for martial arts.
By putting forward a deserving individual, you are not just recognising their hard work — you are offering them the opportunity to be celebrated by their peers and the entire Irish martial arts community. Let’s honour those who make a real difference and ensure their efforts do not go unnoticed.
So, we now ask you to as a club and or organisation make a concerted effort to recognise the outstanding contribution of your officials, coaches, athletes and martial artists, showcase their accomplishments and celebrate their success, because their success is our success's. We would also ask that you promote the awards night on your social media platforms.
We look forward to celebrating our collective accomplishments and an exciting future for Irish martial arts community together.
Warm regards,
Roy Baker,
President Kickboxing Ireland
VP Irish Martial Arts Commission
The 2026 AETF European Championships will take place in Maribor, Slovenia, from April 12. to April 19., 2026.
This prestigious event will mark the 40th Senior, 31st Junior, and 3rd Pre-Junior European Championships.
More information coming soon.
AETF European Championships 2026 – Maribor, Slovenia – ITF Europe
Venue 1: Wilkinstown Community Centre, Balsaw, Co. Meath (C15 V123) (https://maps.app.goo.gl/T47uc9YQGqPB357h7)
Venue 2: Passage West Taekwon-Do School, Cork (St. Peter's Community School, Passage West CORK T12 DX46) To St. Peter's Community School - Bing Maps
Grading will begin at 10:30am in both locations - candidates are asked to please arrive by 10:00am
This event is now sold out!!
You are cordially invited to join us at The Anner Hotel on Saturday, November 29th, to celebrate all that is good about Irish Taekwon-Do. This special event will be an opportunity to honour our international competitors, acknowledge the hard work of our school instructors, and show our appreciation for our dedicated members, sponsors, coaches and supporters.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday, November 29th
• Venue: The Anner Hotel
• Time: Arrive at 6:30pm with dinner being served at 7:30pm.
Highlights of the Evening
• Recognition of our talented international competitors
• Acknowledgment of our school instructors' dedication
• Appreciation for our supportive members, sponsors, and supporters
• Gala dinner and entertainment
• Live music late into the night with the superb 'LiveWire'!
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you as we come together to celebrate the achievements and spirit of the ITA community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates: November 8–9, 2025
Venue: University of Limerick Sport Arena
Divisions: Irish National Championships (Black Belts) & Irish Cup (Colour Belts & Veterans)
Online Registration via Sportdata Opens: September 15th, 2025 (https://www.sportdata.org/taekwondo_itf/set-online/veranstaltung_info_main.php?active_menu=calendar&vernr=663#a_eventhead)
Registration Closes: October 31st, 2025
Schedule Published Online: November 6th, 2025
4th to 8th degree training and a senior prelim for those testing for 7th & 8th Degree will take place on Sunday October 26th in, Forde Institute of Taekwon-Do, Elevation Business Pk, Ennis from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
To register email sryan@taekwondo.ie
Dates: 4th October 2025 | 10am - 5pm 5th October 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Cost: €150
Venue: Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen Co. Kildare R56 RK83
The famous ITF Women Super Class is back! And it's free and open for everyone!
Mark your calendar AUGUST 23, 2025, 3pm UTC for a 2h event with three exceptional presentations led by accomplished ITF women instructors who will each share their unique expertise through discussions, demonstration, and knowledge exchange.
Platform: LINK here for Registration
Dress code: Dobok (this is an active class)
Line-up:
- Master Lisa Pitman (Power breaking)
- Sbn Soledad Serrano (Martial meditation)
- Sbn Silvia Farigu and Sbn Christian Oriolani (Pre-arranged sparring)
The Black belt grading will take place on Sunday June 8th 2025 in two venues.
Venue 1: CBS National School, Ennis
Venue 2: Scoil Bhríde, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare R56 RK83
The Deadline for submitting applications is Sunday May 25th
A photo of each candidate must also be submitted on applying to sryan@taekwondo.ie. Save the photo as the name of the candidate so they can be easily identified.
Please note that all fees must be transferred to the ITA account by the deadline of May 25th using the candidates name as reference. It is not possible to pay on the day of the grading.
For a breakdown of fees & the ITA Acc. information please visit this link on the ITA website; https://www.taekwondo.ie/blackbelt-grading
Only complete applications which include the online form, emailed photo & full fee paid by the deadline will be accepted.
Instructors are asked to ensure your candidates meet all the grading requirements. Take note of the requirement of an ITF Plaque for all 3rd Dan and above, International Instructor certificate for all testing for 4th Dan and above (email sryan@taekwondo.ie for access to the online exam) and Do course / IIC requirements for those testing for 4th Degree or higher.
Examiners/Narrators are asked to apply by May 25th by emailing Technical Director, Master Jones (info@dublintkd.com) with a copy to sryan@taekwondo.ie
April 11, 2025
ITA is excited to bring you two World Champions in Power Test, Mr Wesley Filiki (2015, 2017, 2019) and Mr Brendan Doogan (2013). Whether you're an instructor or a student looking to prepare for your first competition or your black belt grading or perhaps hoping to follow in the footsteps of these champions, we have an incredible opportunity for you.
Instructors - Coaching Workshop
As part of our expanding offering of Coach education and support this Continuous Professional Development opportunity is a standalone unit that any coach or interested person can undertake. It is also a micro credential earning credits towards the new Level 2 Senior Club Coach award being developed through IMAC and Sport Ireland. This will be open to all adult black belts who are currently coaching, assisting or helping to teach in an ITA club.
Coaches will learn to enhance the performance of the 6 competition breaks through the use of developmental exercises, technical progression and regression and video analysis. They will be tasked with choosing the correct technical variation and progression for their athletes, basing their choices on; a deterministic model, the physical characteristics of their athletes and their stage of development. They will learn to identify and prioritise areas for improvement based on observation and analysis.
Students - Seminar
This is a wonderful chance to meet with fellow students and instructors with a passion for breaking boards. Learn from two dedicated aficionados of the art and get personalised tips and refinements to help improve your breaking skills. Physical preparation, the mental game, technique and application.…all covered.
Details
Sunday 1st June
Coaching Workshop 11am to 5pm, €50
Student Seminar 12:30am-5pm, €40
Venue
Rivervalley Community Centre
Rivervalley
Swords
Co. Dublin
Required
Dobok and Belt, Tracksuit/Hoodie and training shoes
Notebook and pen
Phone for video analysis and Google Classroom access
Registration
Please register for the course using the Google form linked below. Once your application has been reviewed you will receive an invoice for the payment.
Irish Martial Arts Commission Annual General Meeting 2025 AGM
Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
Time: 11.00 am - 2.00 pm
Venue: Lucan Spa Hotel Junction 4A N4 Westbound, Lucan, Co. Dublin, K78 X3H3
Members attending please email IMAC Secretary: secretary@imac.ie to confirm.
Closing date for nominations & motions, end of: 4th May.
Please send nominations & motions by email to: admin@imac.ie. All Membership Fees must be fully paid in accordance with the IMAC operational framework. Attendance and Voting Right will be withheld from any Organisation not paid up by required renewal date.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Irish Taekwon-Do Association
Location: Summerhill College, Knocknaganny, Sligo, F91 D5YF
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/147yEkyUH1y3Vauh9
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: €50
Eligibility: Open to green belt and over 11+ years.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/s66Swz1SYHXewrrdA
Sunday April 6th
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Irish Taekwon-Do Association
Location: St Joseph's Community centre Bishops water, Wexford
Time: 10am - 4pm
Cost: €50
Eligibility: Open to green belt and over 11+ years.
Registration form: Technical Seminar Wexford
The next Introduction to Coaching Course will be held on 05 & 06th April. Details for time, venue, cost and how to register are shared below (details will also be shared on Instagram and Facebook). This course is ideal for new assistant instructors who are setting out on their coaching journey and want to learn methods and techniques to guide them on their path.
Dates:
5th April 2025 | 10am - 5pm
6th April 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Cost:
€150
Venue:
Shannon Taekwon-Do Club
Unit M1A
Smithstown
Shannon
Co. Clare
V14 X329
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoHEbkNOx26hwKHQAX9LcRIEzqiNXTtG-erARDPeZQDBLwA/viewform?usp=header
The Irish Taekwon-Do Association in conjunction with the Irish Martial Arts Commission are delighted to announce a Coaching Workshop with Urša Terdin MSc focusing on the psychological aspects of training for Martial Arts and in particular for competition preparation and performance.
A short series of two Webinars and one in person practical session are offered as a stand alone Coaching Continuous Professional Development opportunity. This workshop is a 6 credit micro credential which can be used in support of the IMAC Level 2 Coaching programme (in development).
Cost
€50
Webinar 1
8th February 7-9pm
Topic: Inside the mind of the athlete
Webinar 2
22nd February 7-9pm
Topic: External factors influencing the athlete
Note: Live attendance at the webinars is desirable, however they are being prepared for asynchronous delivery and so if you miss some or all of a webinar you will be able to review the recording prior to attending the in person workshop.
In person Coaching Workshop
23rd March Dublin
Venue; Rivervalley Community Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin
Topics: Building a motivational climate, sport psychology in practice
Who can attend?
This is open to all ITA black belt members over the age of 18 (No prior coaching certification is required).
Register here; https://forms.gle/CbuHANwaQKrwtrAM9
Bio
"Urša holds a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and is a multiple World and European champion in Taekwondo and Kickboxing. Her extensive competitive experience, combined with academic expertise, forms the foundation of her work in helping athletes develop their mental performance. Urša collaborates with athletes and teams nationally and internationally, helping them transform their mental approach to competition, overcome mental blocks, and redefine what success means in their sporting journey."
Date: 22nd March
Venue: Rivervalley Community Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin
Cost: €30
Schedule: All seminars for green belt and higher
10am - 12pm | 11-13 years
1pm - 3pm | 14-17 years
3:30-5:30pm | 18 years+
Title
Practical Sport Psychology for Athletes
Theme
Urša will work with athletes to explore the mental components of athletic performance, dealing with topics like:
Goal setting
Confidence
Anxiety
Focus and control
Motivation
This seminar is a must for athletes who want to explore how their mental preparation can set them up for success in sport and in life.
Register here; https://forms.gle/ePBkr5GX2fwSZgeS6
Bio
"Urša holds a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology and is a multiple World and European champion in Taekwondo and Kickboxing. Her extensive competitive experience, combined with academic expertise, forms the foundation of her work in helping athletes develop their mental performance. Urša collaborates with athletes and teams nationally and internationally, helping them transform their mental approach to competition, overcome mental blocks, and redefine what success means in their sporting journey."
