About us

The Galway School of ITF Taekwon-Do was founded on 9th October 1993 by Master Robert Howard 8th Degree and Master Mark O'Donnell 8th Degree. The primary goal of the Galway School of ITF Taekwon-Do is to produce technically and mentally excellent students of the art as taught by the Founder, General Choi Hong Hi. This commitment to excellence is a common thread in all of the school's activities. Classes are available for all ages, and levels from Beginners to Black Belts.

Since its establishment, the School has been a member of the Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association (RITA), and affiliated to the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF).

Since their foundation, the ITF/RITA Taekwon-Do Schools in the region have helped hundreds of people to achieve a high standard in Taekwon-Do and to improve their whole way of life, and have helped many students to reach Black-belt level.

The instructors are deeply committed to ensuring that General Choi's Taekwon-Do is promoted, developed, and expanded in the region in the years to come, and that our goal remains the pursuit of excellence in the Art.

All classes are taught by qualified Black Belt instructors (including First aid, Garda Vetting, Child Protection) to ensure a consistently high standard of tuition.

Instructor Profiles

Senior Instructor

Mr Martin Mahoney

  • 5th Degree Black Belt ITF
  • Qualified ITF International Instructor & Examiner
  • National Umpire Class A
  • Garda Vetted

Senior Instructor

Mr Tim Collins

  • 5th Degree Black Belt ITF
  • Qualified ITF International Instructor & Examiner
  • ITF International Umpire Class 'A'
  • Garda Vetted