IUTF

 

The Irish United Taekwon Do Federation is one of Ireland's largest martial arts associations with clubs spread right across the country. In less than ten years the IUTF has grown from six to 42 clubs. This is due to strong leadership, hard work, and team effort.

 

Benefits of IUTF Membership:

 

1. The IUTF (which is part of ITF Ireland) is the Independent National Organisation (INO) for the International Taekwon Do Federation (ITF) in Ireland. ITF headquarters are based in Toronto Canada under the Presidency of Master Choi Jung Hwa.
2. The IUTF is the only Irish Taekwon Do association that offers annual Munster, Leinster, Connaught, Universities and National Championships.
3. Numerous smaller competitions are organized, continually including technical championships and team sparring events.
4. Our national teams travel to international competitions at least five times each year. These trips are subsidised by up to 80% by the national association.
5. Three seminars are run every year with international instructors from abroad (these seminars are subsidised and generally never cost more than 25 Euro). An annual summer camp is also held.
6. We hold annual certified instructor, referee and first aid courses.
7. A group of instructors is sent abroad each year for a seven day training course (3rd Dan and above). The last trips have been to Germany, Turkey and Tunisia.
8. Weekly squad sessions are held in various venues around the country.
9. The IUTF offers a professional back up for all members and instructors (four of the five Executive Committee are full time instructors.
10. The IUTF also has several Standing Committees, which advise and carry out tasks for the Executive Committee. These include: (a) Child Protection and Medical Committee. (b) Internet/Technical Committee (c) Expansion Committee (d) Sponsorship/Promotion Committee (e) College/University Committee.

 

"The benefits of membership of the Irish United Taekwon Do Federation are numerous, however the greatest benefits lie in working with people with integrity, people who love and live this wonderful art. We believe in treating all with respect, from white belt to 9th Dan. This is our starting point. My life has been enriched by having the opportunity to be continually around such amazing and decent people. If you are interested in joining our family just call or email me at the numbers below."

Master Don Dalton (Chairperson).

 

CONTACT DETAILS

 

Chairperson and National Team Coach: Master Don Dalton

IUTF Head Office: Uhuru House, Callas Hill, Berrings, County Cork, Republic of Ireland.

Phone: 021 7332403 International: 00353 21 7332403

Email: iutf@hotmail.com

 

IUTF Executive Committee contact numbers:

Master Don Dalton: 021 7332190 (home), email: iutf@hotmail.com

Mr. John Riordan: 087 2047254, 066 7135207 (home), email: vciutf@hotmail.com

Mr. Tom O Sullivan: 086 8259300 email: tposullivan@hotmail.com

Mr. Shane Fitzgibbon: 087 2070577, email: webmaster@connacht-taekwondo.com

Ms. Patricia Dalton: 021 7332403, 021 7332190 (home), email: iutf@hotmail.com

Mr. Mark Philpott: 087 7607619