The slow confidence that builds through TaeKwon-Do

There’s a moment every TaeKwon-Do student quietly thinks about... Black belt. It feels distant. Almost like something reserved for “other people”—the more talented ones, the naturally confident ones, the ones who somehow have it all figured out. Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking it: “That’s a long way off.” “I’m not sure I could do that.” “Is my child really capable of getting there?” And with black belt gradings just around the corner in TaeKwon-Do Ireland, those t

Our eager students have been patiently waiting since 2020 for their time to shine but finally their moment has come! On Sunday March 27th almost 60 students will take to the floor in Bishopstown SMA Hall for the 2022 Black Belt Preliminary Grading under the watchful eyes of the 2022 panel of examiners: Master Dermot Walsh VII, Master Michael Burke VII and Mr. Gerard Allen VI. Students will then be selected to go forward for the 2022 Black Belt Grading to be held in Carrigalin

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Following the government announcement on 12 March on the closure of schools, colleges and childcare facilities in the Republic of Ireland in an effort to control the spread of Covid-19, and the subsequent decision by Tae Kwon-Do Ireland clubs to suspend classes until further notice, the TKDI Trustees have taken the following decision: The Preliminary Black Belt grading scheduled for Friday 10th April has been postponed until further notice Furthermore, the 2020 Black Belt

Bishopstown's trip to the UK this February was a great experience and success for all the students and parents involved. 23 students travelled to the PUMA Open International: Ethan, Sarah, Zumyra, Aniq, Nurain, Dania, Abbie, Rebecca, Syaheera and black belts Eyad, Sarah, Samuel, Syaireen, Zulyqa, Sandra, , Luke, Oliwia, Pia, Sophie, Ian, Ms Marion Haussmann, Mr Sam O'Sullivan, and Mr Alex Walsh. Our students performed exceptionally well, showing a significant improvement from

Crosshaven Instructor Mr Tommy Burns was honoured at this years’ CMAP Awards last Saturday night (1st February) receiving the “Community Spirit” award in recognition for his continued contributions to the Tae Kwon-Do community across Cork. The 4th Degree septuagenarian is an inspiration to the younger generation and an encyclopaedia of knowledge and history to those lucky enough to keep his company. No matter the day, event or group Mr Burns will attend and support Tae Kwon

The 2020 Puma International Open is being held on Saturday 8th of February 2020 in the Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon. ​ TKDI students wishing to attend should contact their instructor as soon as possible for tournament and accommodation details. This event is highly recommended by TKDI instructors who travel to this event annually. ​ All grades, ages and ability welcome!

Most clubs may be on summer break but the learning doesn't stop in TKDI! On Sunday 18th August both Examiners and Instructors met in...

Sorry for the delay everyone, but as you can see we had quite a few photographs to upload! We've narrowed it down to 830 from over 1400 shots - we hope you enjoy our choices! Once again, congratulations to all who took the floor and our award winners on the night. Preparations are now in full swing for our Black Belt Grading and Awards 2020! PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE: PART FOUR: PART FIVE: PART SIX: PART SEVEN: PART EIGHT:

On Friday 12th April members of TKDI came together in the Metropole Hotel to celebrate with Mr Greg Desmond on his Cork Indoor Sports Award for 2019. Mr. Desmond (Bishopstown TKD) was recognised not only for his dedication to the art of Tae Kwon-Do but also for his tireless fundraising skills which saw over €7000 raised for Bishopstown competitors at the 2018 World Championships in Birmingham. His work continues with raffles and generous donations from his jewelers in Bandon.

On Friday 5th April over 40 black tags and black belts took to the floor in Carrigaline Community Hall for the 2019 Black Belt Preliminary Grading. Students from Ballincollig, Ballinora, Ballintemple, Bishopstown, Carrigaline, DIT, Frankfield and NUIG all put on impressive displays under the watchful eyes of this years examining panel: Master Dermot Walsh VII, Master Michael Burke VII and Ms Sandra Walsh V. The successful candidates now focus on the annual Black Belt Gradin

NUIG at the Leinster Championships On Sunday the 24th of March, 2 members of NUIG Taekwon-do Ireland travelled to Athlone Institute of Technology in Westmeath to compete in the Leinster Championships, hosted by Athlone Taekwon-do. The team consisting of two men from the club, Aaron Croke and Christopher O’Brien did very well securing medals in both categories that they competed in. Both did very well in the patterns section securing a silver medal each. Christopher compet

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for all the TKDI videos! https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCtNyMxhlzuUnAPksoIqfHcA Instruction Videos Black Belt Gradings The 2018 Black Belt Grading has just been uploaded!!

Bishopstown Taekwondo travelled to Gormanston Co. Meath for the INTA International Open Championships at the weekend. The SMA Hall Wilton based club were competing at this event for the first time. It is the longest running International Open in Europe. There were 500 competitors competing over the two days. First up were the junior yellow belts, with Sarah Alexander winning Gold in under 8 sparring demonstrating fantastic speed of punching in a hard fought final. Ethan Alexa

On Saturday 23rd of February, 6 members of NUIG Tae Kwon-Do travelled down to the Mardyke Arena in Cork to take part in the Tae Kwon-Do Intervarsities, hosted by UCC. The team did well through the day, walking away with 14 medals: 5 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze. They started well with Roisin O’Loughlin scoring silver in the female black belt patterns. The team also saw great success in the male red tag to black tag category, cleaning house with Cathal Ó Murchú scorning bronze

Seamus O Dowd is a 6th Dan in Shotokan Karate -Do. SKIF. Seamus has been an medalist at home and internationally for many years and training in his art for nearly 35 years. He is an an instructor/ teacher in Bo-Jutsu, the use of the long staff here in Ireland and around the world. We are delighted to announce a seminar in Bo Jutsu and Sparring with Seamus on Sunday 3rd March. It will run from 10.00am to 2.00pm. This seminar is open to anyone 12 years and older who would like

A busy weekend for TKDI students on both side of the water as TKDI students from across the country attended The Open Martial Arts Intervarsity in CIT, the National Student Tae Kwon-Do Championships in Manchester and Ballincollig Tae Kwon-Do School’s annual junior tournament. DIT TKDI had a good showing at the Open Martial Arts Intervarsity in CIT on February 2nd. First up was Seán O’Connor, who won gold in black belt patterns and black belt point sparring, and lost a close

NUIG TKD is proud to announce that we will be hosting a teaching seminar ran by three prolific Taekwondo practitioners on 17th of February 2019. The aim of the seminar is to upskill instructors and share experiences. It will be a wonderful opportunity for people of all Taekwondo backgrounds to come together to celebrate their passion as well as exchange knowledge and compare styles. The seminar shall cover three aspects of Taekwondo with one section focusing on the traditio

On Friday 28th December TKDI teens descended upon the Leisureplex on MacCurtain Street for the annual TKDI Teen Party. Quasar Laser Tag and Bowling were enjoyed by all - under the watchful eye of Leisureplex staff and club instructors. Once again, we thank Ms Catherine O'Boyle for taking such good care of our juniors - all went home happy, fed and with a super spot prize!!