School News

Dear Grandmasters, Masters, Instructors & Black Belt members,

Firstly I hope you all had a lovely Christmas break, on behalf of the

RITA Masters Council may I take this opportunity to wish you and your

family a very

"Happy, Healthy & Peaceful" New Year, may all your dreams come true in 2019.

Attached please find the official application form to attend the RITA

National Black Belt Class & 4th Degree and above Class on Sunday 27th

January hosted by Grandmaster Howard's School, we strongly recommend all

Black Belts to attend.

This letter will be sent to all RITA registered Black Belts by email

that are on record with the National Secretary. Should any of your

student Black Belts not be included on this list please advise,

including their email address at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your continued support, and look forward to seeing you on

the 27th January.

Yours in Taekwon-Do

Master Valerie Keane VII Degree

R.I.T.A National Secretary

The application form for 4th Degree and above can be found here

The application form for 1st to 3rd Degree Degree and above can be found here

This sparring camp is part of a series of excellent training weekends with multiple World and European Taekwon-Do champion, Mr Konstantin Yurikov from Russia. The camp is accessible to new and experienced black belts and colour belts alike (yellow belt and above). This event is only open to members of the Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association.

If you are interested in developing your sparring skills for both competitions and gradings then this event is for you.

Places are limited due to space, so book early and don't miss out. The last camp was fully sold out.

Note: The usual venue (St Joseph's School) has been renamed Holy Family School for the Deaf, 7 Navan Rd, Dublin 7.

Buy your ticket today at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/konstantin-yurikov-sparring-camp-february-2019-tickets-54239121673

Dear Grandmasters, Master’s & Instructors,                     

The Instructors & Students from Naas Taekwon-Do School cordially invite you and your students, to attend their annual “Self Defence” Seminar on Sunday 18^th November in St. Mary’s College, Sallins Road, Naas, Co. Kildare. (SPORTS HALL)

Self Defence Seminar conducted by ITF 9^th Degree Grandmaster Barrett is open to all RITA registered members from 10^th Kup and above.

Parents, family, & friends of the students are welcome to attend for the morning session Only.

Please note application form enclosed outlining full details of fees etc, and can be downloaded from Naas Taekwon-Do web site / face book page

Lunch Break 12.30-2.00pm (No food facilities, bring packed lunch)

As the RITA have introduced Self Defence Techniques (release from grabs etc) to the Grading Syllabus from 2^nd Kup and above we would encourage Instructors / Black Belts and indeed all members to attend the Seminar.

Closing date for application forms is Monday 12^th November, with cheques payable to Naas Taekwon-Do School please.

Should you require more information please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Thanking you in advance for your support, we look forward to another successful

“Self Defence Seminar”

Yours in Taekwon-Do

Valerie Keane

Senior Instructor

Application Form Available Here

Dear Grand Masters, Masters, Instructors & Competitors,

On behalf of the R.I.T.A Tournament Committee, I would like to invite you to the RITA Irish Open 2018 to be hosted in the DCU Sports Complex, Dublin City University, Whitehall, Dublin 9

The individual’s event will include:

− Patterns and Sparring for all Junior, Senior and Veteran competitors

− Special Technique will only be open for all Junior and Senior competitors

− Power will only be open for Senior and Veteran competitors.

Please note that this is a pre-register only event. All entries should be made using the Excel entry spreadsheet and returned to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Link available on www.rita-itf.org) no later than Saturday 24th November 2018. Individual forms must follow and be scanned or posted to arrive no later than Friday 30th November. Postal address available by return of entry spreadsheet. Please remember that accurate information is the responsibility of the instructor, any errors cannot be amended on the day.

If you have any questions in relation to this event, please do not hesitate to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The information pack for the event is available here.

the Individual forms for instructors is available here.

It is the participants’ responsibility to have full insurance coverage for all eventualities. The organising committee will not be responsible for any injury or loss for participants before, during, and after the Tournament howsoever arising.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

 RITA Tournament Committee