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 grading...

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 competing over...

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-Do in all its...