Clontarf Taekwon-Do

Wishing Mr Neumann and all Team Ireland safe travels as they depart for the AETF European Championships. The entire ITA community is behind you.

Mr Neumann completed his final session yesterday and is in great spirits heading to the Championships.

Happy Easter to all our Taekwon-Do family 👊🐣 www.gmtaekwon-do.com

Setting a gold standard

This past weekend, our team proudly represented GM Taekwon-Do on the international stage, competing against 83 clubs from 12 countries. We finished in 13th place overall, bringing home an impressive medal tally of 5 gold, 9 silver, and 16 bronze.

While our overall position and gold medal count are slightly down on previous years, this reflects the exceptionally high calibre of international competition, as well as an important transition within our own club. We are currently very top-heavy, with a growing number of newly promoted black belts and red belts stepping into elite divisions. These are challenging categories, and this experience is part of the process—we now need to grow into them.

There were outstanding performances throughout the weekend, and the attitude, determination, and skill shown by our competitors provide a strong foundation to build on. These efforts must now act as a driving force as we continue to push standards even higher across the club.
A huge congratulations to all of our athletes for their commitment and performances, and a sincere thank you to the parents for their continued support. Your encouragement and presence make a real difference, and it does not go unnoticed.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to our umpires, ring assistants, and coaches who generously gave their time and energy over the weekend, as well as the group of parents who supported me throughout—your help is greatly appreciated.

This competition, and many of the standout performances within it, should act as a reset point for everyone in the club. Parental support in helping to push standards remains crucial, and I really valued the conversations I had with many parents over the weekend—especially those I don’t often get the chance to speak with.

As many of you know, I will always look for more—from our athletes, our umpires, and our young coaches coming through. Most importantly, I will always look for more from myself in how I support and develop every member of our club.

The positivity seen across many areas this weekend now becomes our catalyst. It’s time to reset standards, reset attitudes, and focus fully on the journey ahead as we build towards upcoming gradings and competitions.

Thank you again for the fantastic support.

Email [email protected] with reference "FREE FOR JAN" to get details about our free kids classes for January 2026 👊👊 across our 3 locations....
Clontarf and Baldoyle in Dublin...
Follow us and our progress in Mayo at www.facebook.com/MayoITFTaekwondo ❤️

We are delighted to announce that Mr Lucian Neumann has been named in the Irish National Team for the 2026 European Championship in Slovenia. Mr Neumann will represent Ireland in Senior second degree black belt patterns. Mr Neumann has medalled at both World and European level in the past for Ireland and his level of preparation is second to none. We look forward to working with Mr Neumann and the Irish Coaching Team in the run up to the European Championships 2026.

Email [email protected] with reference "FREE FOR JAN" to get details about our free kids classes for January 2026 👊👊 across our 3 locations....

New Year, New and Improved us !!!

GMTAEKWON-DO Welcome to GMTaekwon-do, your community-focused club in Dublin, Ireland, and Balla, Co Mayo. Led by Gerry Mooney (4th degree), we're dedicated to helping you achieve your full Taekwon-do potential. Join us and discover the power within!

Is your child over 6 years old ?
Would they like to try Taekwon-Do FREE FOR JANUARY.. Join us FREE on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 12th January in Belgrove Boys School and the New Racecourse Community Centre in Baldoyle... register and further enquiries to [email protected] Quote.. FREE FOR JAN.
Don't miss this great opportunity
www.facebook.com/clontarftaekwondo
www.facebook.com/MayoITFTaekwondo

GMTAEKWON-DO Welcome to GMTaekwon-do, your community-focused club in Dublin, Ireland, and Balla, Co Mayo. Led by Gerry Mooney (4th degree), we're dedicated to helping you achieve your full Taekwon-do potential. Join us and discover the power within!

Our 6 new black belts....AMAZING...
Unfortunately our 7th member is missing from the photo after being injured and having to go to hospital. However, she is doing well and with everyone's help, will be back to complete the test another day. Fantastic outlook from her. Great students and fantastic supportive parents. Congratulations ❤️ 🎊 👏

After many years of training, many gradings, many competitions, the biggest day is finally here for many students around the country. The Black Belt Test.

This black belt test is a unique one for our club with 7 testing for 1st degree black belt. These students are fine young men and women who will be future leaders in their field. We wish them and all those testing today the very best of skill. 👊👍

A big day for our Clubs yesterday with 7 students passing their preliminary black belt grading and a further 6 being promoted to black tag. The 7 going forward will be the biggest number we have ever had testing for black belts. Congratulations to you all. And, we had our new and first ever written theory test as we always look to improve in every way.