The National Team

NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION

The national ITF Taekwon-Do team is selected to represent Ireland in the European Championships which take place annually as well as the World Championships which take place every second year. The board of directors appoint a national team director, team of coaches, and management who set out selection criteria, prepare the team and coach the athletes at the championships. Selection for the team is open to black belts from all ITA clubs, selection criteria is set out at the start of the campaign and takes into account performance in international tournaments and national tournaments as well as the coaching team’s choice. 

Over the past 10 years the Irish Taekwon-Do team has seen unprecedented success, claiming multiple European & World titles at individual and team level. 

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• Dress Requirements National Team

• Team Ireland Safeguarding Statement

• National Team Competitor Agreement Form

Selection Criteria & Training Dates 2025 European & World Championships

Team Ireland coaches and management

Director: Master Mark Buckley VII

Head Coach: Master Stephen Ryan, VII

Coach: Master Stephen Cooley VII

Coach: Mr Paul King I

Coach: Mr Stephen Smullen VI

Coach: Master Niall Jones VII

Coach: Mr Jamie Rigney VI

Coach: Mr Richard Forde V

Assistant Coach: Mr Jamie Williams V

Team Manager: Ms Claire Ingham II
Team Manager: Mr Rob Ingham

Athletic Therapist: Ms Sarah Browne