Clubs
Opening a Taekwon-DoSchool
Everything a prospective instructor needs to open an ITA-recognised club, from qualification requirements to board approval.
Preliminary requirements — what you need in place before you apply.
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Preliminary requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Achieve at least 1st Degree black belt
- Complete the Safeguarding 1 course
- Receive Garda vetting through the Taekwon-Do Advisory Board
- Complete a Basic First Aid course and hold current certification
02
Coach education
Complete the IMAC Introduction to Coaching course. Taekwon-Do-specific Introduction to Coaching courses are generally run twice per year around the country by the Coaching Ireland trained Coach Developers of the Taekwon-Do Advisory Board. This course can be completed by Taekwon-Do students from age 16 and up with a grade of 4th Kup (blue belt).
Qualify as an IMAC Level 1 Taekwon-Do coach. The Taekwon-Do specific Level 1 coaching course is run annually and Taekwon-Do students aged 17 and above who hold a minimum grade of 8th Kup (red belt) can participate. For those taking the course below the age of 18, certification will be held off until they reach 18 years old.
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New club application process
- 01
Confirm you meet the requirements
When the requirements above are fulfilled you are ready to apply to open an ITA Taekwon-Do club. - 02
Provisionally arrange a venue
Remember that opening the club will be subject to approval by the ITA Board of Directors. - 03
Complete the ITA New Club Application form
The form can be found in the downloads section of the ITA resources. - 04
Submit your application
Send the completed form along with a copy of your Safeguarding 1 cert, first aid cert and Garda vetting cert to the ITA Secretary General. - 05
Appoint a Club Children’s Officer
Your Club Children’s Officer must have completed the Safeguarding 2 course with the Irish Martial Arts Commission. - 06
Arrange Garda vetting for your team
Apply for Garda vetting for assistant instructors, class assistants and club volunteers. - 07
Organise insurance cover
Organise adequate insurance cover for your club and forward a copy to the ITA insurance officer.
Congratulations — you are ready to promote your club and begin the exciting and rewarding journey as a Taekwon-Do instructor as part of the ITA.
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