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Senior Master Robert Howard
8th Degree Black Belt
Director of the ITF
President RITA
President of the
National Governing Body
for the ITF in Ireland

Welcome to the Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association web site. The RITA was Established in 1972 to spread Taekwon-Do throughout Ireland. We are the National Governing Body for the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) in Ireland.

Contained within our site is all the latest news from Ireland and the ITF, Information for beginners, all relevant member forms to download and helpful reference material for Instructors and Students.

If you require further Information contact the National Secretary or visit your local Taekwon-Do School.

ITF International Course

The Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association is proud to present:

ITF INTERNATIONAL COURSE
Conducted by
Senior Master Francis Barrett VIII Degree

18th & 19th October 2008,
Lucan Spa Hotel, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland.

Don’t miss your chance to train under one of Ireland’s most Senior ITF Taekwon-Do Masters. Senior Master Francis Barrett VIII Degree will conduct an official ITF International Instructors Course on Sat.18th & Sun.19th October 2008.

The first day of the seminar is open to members of all ranks, while the full two-day course is open to 1st Kup and Black Belts.

Course Information

One Day Seminar
Sat. 18th October (9.30am to 5.00pm):
Open to all Grades
Fees: €70 Euro for all grades.

Two Day Seminar
Sat. 18th & Sun. 19th October (9.30am to 5.00pm on both days):
Open to 1st Kup and above.
Fees: €110 Euro for 1st Kup - 2nd Dan. €210 Euro for 3rd – 6th Dan.

Black Belt Grading will be held on Sunday 19th Oct. at 5.30pm

(Lunch break on each day will be from 12.30 – 2.00pm)

All applications & fees should be sent to:
RITA National Secretary, 32 Alderwood Ave, Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
before the closing date of Tuesday 7th October.
Tel. 00 353 (0)1 4510462 Email national.secretary@rita-itf.org

A limited number of rooms are available in the Hotel at the special rate of €50 B& B per person sharing. To make reservations, please contact the National Secretary.

Click here to download Information.
Click here to download Application Form.

Recent News

4 Nations

2008 Four Nations Challenge

The date and venue for the 2008 Four Nations Championship is now set as Saturday 22nd November in Caerphilly, South Wales. The format this year will be similar to 2007 with the addition of a UKTA presentation ceremony. The event will be a black tie dinner dance and celebration of Grand Master Rhee's 70th birthday.

Those interested in trying out for the National Teams should attend squad training during the summer with the final selection being made closer to the event. Dates and venues for training are available on the RITA website.

Click here for poster.
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Pro-Taekwondo World Final One

The Pro-Taekwondo World Final One will be held on 13th of December 2008. in Zagreb, Croatia. The prize is $50,000 and the Final will be broadcast throughout the world. European elimination tournaments (winner gets the right to participate among best 8 in Zagreb) will be held in:

Maribor, Slovenia – first half of October (final date TBC)
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria – November 15th, 2008.
St. Petersburg, Russia – second half of November 2008.

The eliminators are open to all adult male Black Belt Taekwon-Do practioners (+80kg). Any RITA members interested in competing please contact the National Coach.

Futher information on www.pro-taekwondo.com

RITA

RITA National ITF Instructors Course

Instructor Course

The RITA National ITF Instructors course took place on Sunday 6th July. Senior ITF 8th Degree Masters, Master Howard, Master Phelan and Master Barrett conducted the course. With over 100 years of experience between them those attending were able to get advice on all aspects of being an Instructor.

The Syllabus for being National class C, B and A Instructors were covered. Each of the Senior Masters took a group and went through the syllabus in detail explaining what needs to be taught and how to teach it. All aspects of Patterns, Sparring and Power were shown and explained. During the course of the day, Master Howard VII arranged a discussion group about the importance of introducing new ways of teaching young children.

World Championships

2008 World Veteran & Junior Championships

Congratulations to Ms Audrey Condon (centre) and Mr John Malone (centre left) who have been chosen to represent Ireland at the 3rd Veteran World Championships that will take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from 17th to 21st September 2008. Ms Condon 3rd Degree Black Belt won Gold and Silver at the 1987 World Championships while Mr Malone 2nd Degree Black Belt was a member of the 1991 World Championship Team. Both will be competing in Sparring, Patterns and Breaking events.

Seen here in the photo with members of the Senior and Junior squad and Czech National team members Jan Mracek and Katerina Cizkova at a recent training session in Athlone.

For more information please visit the Official Website or click here for information pack. (Word)

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Want to learn Taekwon-Do?

To find your nearest school click here.
For more information on Taekwon-Do click here .
If you wish to contact the RITA you can do so by sending an e-mail to The National Secretary Ms Valerie Keane V Degree at

RITA E-Newsletter

Other Newsletters

ITF Newsletter - June 2008
RITA Umpire Newsletter - June 2008

RITA Committees

All RITA members are encouraged to get involved in the Comittees by either submitting ideas or by joining them. Click here to view full contact details for all of the Committees.

Upcoming Events

Sunday Sept 14th	RITA National Black Belt Seminar
Saturday Sept 27th	RITA Black Belt Grading

Click here to see full year

Squad Training

Black Belt Squad

Squad training is open to all Red Belt and above members.

Senior Male 4 Nations Team , Senior Female Team and Junior Team Selection.

Next Open Squad:
Saturday 26th July
Carlow 11-1pm

For more information contact the National Coach, Mr Stephen Doyle 6th Degree. Email coach@rita-itf.org or phone 087-6986491

Colour Belt Squad

Squad Training and Trials for the National Colour Belt Team are cancelled until further notice. Instructors will be sent out full information in the near future

More info, contact Master Robert Howard on (087) 6987624 or Mr Mark O'Donnell on (087) 7970646

TKD Supplies

RITA Instructors and Students can now view the TKD Supplies stock online. Click here to see our latest prices and stock.

In Memoriam

Gen Choi Hong Hi
Founder of Taekwon-Do
1918 - 2002