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 6 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 organised, continuously 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 10 to 15 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 7 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 a number of Standing Committees, which advise and carry out tasks on behalf of 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 lies 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 continuously around such amazing and decent people. If you are interested in joining our family just call or email me at the numbers below."

Mr. Don Dalton (Chairperson).

CONTACT DETAILS

Chairperson and National Team Coach: Mr. Don Dalton, 6th Dan,
IUTF Head Office: Uhuru House, Callas Hill, Berrings, County Cork, Republic of Ireland.
Phone/Fax: 021 7332403 International: 00353 21 7332403
Email: iutf@hotmail.com

IUTF Executive Committee contact numbers:
Mr. Don Dalton: 021 7332403, 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