ITA Umpire Training
The ITA Umpire Workshop will take place on Saturday 21st March in Integrity Martial Arts Academy, Ashbourne from 1-4pm. The course is open to ITA members aged 14 and older, blue belt and above. Dress code for the workshop is dobok and tracksuit top.
The workshops will focus on the role of the umpire for sparring and patterns, the role of the ring assistant as well as the role & duties of the centre referee and jury president.
The course will be led by ITA Umpire Chairperson Mr Carl Smullen & ITA Umpire Tutor Ms Rachel Kennedy
To register for the course, please email Mr. Smullen carlsmullen@gmail.com
The cost of the course is €20 which can be paid on the day.
AETF European Championships 2026 – Maribor, Slovenia
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
Level 1 - Weekend 1
This course is aimed at developing assistant coaches and enabling them to assist senior coaches in the delivery of training sessions. Over the course of two weekends, you will be challenged to think and act as a coach throughout lectures, group work, tasks, practical coaching activities, observation and peer review and through this gain confidence in your ability to fulfil the role.
More information below:
4th to 8th degree Training
4th to 8th Degree Training
May 10th
Wilkinstown Community Centre
11.30am to 2.30pm
Level 1 - Weekend 2
This course is aimed at developing assistant coaches and enabling them to assist senior coaches in the delivery of training sessions. Over the course of two weekends, you will be challenged to think and act as a coach throughout lectures, group work, tasks, practical coaching activities, observation and peer review and through this gain confidence in your ability to fulfil the role.
More information below:
IIC, Limerick Ireland
Dear Grandmasters, Masters, Instructors, Students and Friends,
We have the honour to invite you and all ITF members 1st to 9th Degree Black Belt, to the ITF International Instructors Course (IIC) to be held in the University of Limerick, Ireland from Friday June 26th to Sunday June 28th 2026
This premier event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge, refine your skills, and engage directly with the world’s leading Taekwon-Do experts. Whether you’re an aspiring instructor or a seasoned practitioner, the IIC promises an inspiring and educational experience in a world-class setting. Don’t miss this chance to be part of one of the most significant technical events in the ITF calendar!
ITF World Cup 2026 - Benidorm
More info here; https://itftkd.sport/event/itf-world-cup-2026/
IMAC Women in Sport Event
The IMAC Women's Committee are pleased to invite female members to the annual IMAC Women in Sport event celebrating females in martial arts being held Sunday 8th March in Dublin.
This event is open to all female members aged 16yrs and over and will allow an opportunity to try out different styles from Kendo to Ninjitsu, Taekwon-Do and Aikido.
There is also the opportunity to participate in a professional live action promo which will be recorded on the day.
Further details on event time and location will be shared on registering.
Introduction to Coaching
The next Introduction to Coaching Taekwon-Do Course will take place in Mitchelstown over the weekend of 07/08 March.
This course is aimed at new assistant coaches/instructors who have little or no experience in teaching Taekwon-Do. Over the course of one weekend, you will be introduced to basic coaching practices and gain familiarity with the methods and techniques used by our most experienced Instructors to get the best outcomes for their students.
ITF Do Course
More info here: https://itftkd.sport/event/international-do-course-march-2026/
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING – BLACK BELT SYLLABUS UPDATES
The Irish Taekwon-Do Association Technical Committee invites Instructors & Assistant Instructors to attend a focused instructor training session outlining proposed modifications to the Black Belt syllabus.
This session is designed to:
Explain the rationale behind proposed changes
Ensure clarity and consistency in delivery
Support instructors in preparing students effectively
Provide an opportunity for discussion and feedback on the proposed changes before they go to the board for approval
Sunday, 22 February
11:00am – 1:00pm
Kildare Taekwon-Do, R51 RX38
Open to Instructors & Assistant Instructors
Your input and engagement are an important part of maintaining high technical standards and supporting the continued development of ITA Taekwon-Do.
Further details via your club or ITA channels.
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Webinar: Structuring Nutrition and Weight Management for TKD Performance
Arranged by Team Ireland Management and hosted by Sean Fitzgerald of Adaptive Health www.adaptivehealth.ie - this event is also open to other members who may wish to participate.
Topics which will be covered are detailed below:
Structuring nutrition and weight management for TKD performance
- Basics of calories, macros, supplements, hydration, etc, in relation to fuelling TKD performance & recovery
- Weight management for Euros / major comps: Planning weight cutting, how to structure the pre comp week weight drop phase while balancing performance, managing comp week weight cut & refuel
- Managing nutrition and weight post comp / outside of comp preps
- Q&A
Registration and payment link for the webinar on 18th February at 8.30pm (Cost: €10) below:
https://buy.stripe.com/cNi14n11y1db5g38q7cfK00
After registering, applicants will receive an email with a link that can be used to join the webinar.
ELITE STAGE & COMPETITION
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
Locatio
Official website
Black Belt Grading
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
ITA Gala Awards Night
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!
National Championships | Irish Cup 2025
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 Trainign & Senior Prelim
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
Intro to Coaching Course
Dates: 4th October 2025 | 10am - 5pm 5th October 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Cost: €150
Venue: Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen Co. Kildare R56 RK83
ITF Women Super Class
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)