Two ITF Taekwon-Do competitors mid-air trading kicks in a championship ring

ITF Taekwon-Do · Blackrock, Cork

Discipline you canfeel in every kick

At Blackrock Taekwon-Do we provide ITF Taekwon-Do training for all ages and fitness levels, from absolute beginners, to experienced Black Belts. Our structured sessions help students build physical fitness, core strength, agility, flexibility, and self-confidence, in a safe, welcoming environment. New members are also welcome to join.

Competitor executing a high side kick in front of ITF judgesBlackrock competitor on the top step of the podium at Barcelona 2025Young Blackrock students with championship medals

Why train with us

Built like a national squad, run like a family club

All ages, all levels

Dedicated Little Ninjas, Kids and Adults + Teens sessions — absolute beginners train alongside experienced Black Belts.

Fitness that transfers

Every class builds physical fitness, core strength, agility and flexibility through structured ITF conditioning.

Safe & welcoming

Controlled, well-supervised training in a friendly club environment where progress is measured against yourself.

Real technical standards

Patterns (Tul), sparring, kicking drills and self-defence taught to the international ITF syllabus.

Competition pathway

Optional route from club sparring to national, European and ITF World Championship mats for those who want it.

Confidence by design

Belt progression, gradings and squad culture that grow self-confidence, focus and discipline week on week.

Inside the dojang

From first white belt to world mats

See the latest results
Blackrock student performing a high side kick in a pattern ring
Full dojang of ITF Taekwon-Do students lined up in white doboks
Kids team holding championship medals with their instructors
Coach giving corner instructions to a sparring competitor
Club member holding a championship trophy beside the mats
Black belt holding five ITF European Championship medals

Calendar

Upcoming events & competitions

Tournaments, gradings and seminars open to club members. Ask your instructor about entry deadlines.

Catalunya Open 2026International

Sun 31 May 2026

Catalunya Open 2026

Centre Esportiu Municipal Bon Pastor, Barcelona

Redking Taekwon-Do National ChampionshipsNational

Sat 18 Oct 2026

Redking Taekwon-Do National Championships

MTU Arena, Cork

ITF European ChampionshipsInternational

2027

ITF European Championships

Bochum, Germany

Club Grading & Belt PresentationGrading

Wed 24 Jun 2026

Club Grading & Belt Presentation

Blackrock, Cork

Little Ninjas Open NightBeginners

Mon 5 Oct 2026

Little Ninjas Open Night

Blackrock, Cork

Autumn Sparring SeminarSeminar

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Autumn Sparring Seminar

Blackrock, Cork

Students lined up across the dojang mats

Your first class is on us

Turn up in comfortable sportswear, we'll take care of the rest. Just give us a little advance notice so your instructor can plan your first session properly.