​GLANMIRE TAEKWON-DO

Who is the founder of Taekwon-Do?

The founder of Taekwon-Do is General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Grandmaster. 
 
When was Taekwon-Do founded?

Taekwon-Do was founded by General Choi Hong Hi on the 11th April 1955. 

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Who is the president of the I.N.T.A.?

The president of the I.N.T.A. is Master Brendan O'Toole, 8th Degree. 
 
Who is the vice-president of the I.N.T.A.?

The vice-president of the I.N.T.A. is Master Val Douglas, 8th Degree. 
 
What national association are you a member of?

Irish National Taekwon-Do Association (I.N.T.A.) (Green badge on your Dobuck)
 
What international associations are you a member of?

Members of the INTA are affiliated to the International Taekwon-Do Federation and the All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation. 
 
What does I.N.T.A. stand for and when was it established?

I.N.T.A. stands for Irish National Taekwon-Do Association which was established in 1991 by Master Brendan O'Toole and Master Gerry Martin. 
 
What does A.E.T.F. stand for and when was it established?

A.E.T.F. stands for All Europe Taekwon-Do Federation which was established on the 14th June 1979 (Not on the dobuck but is the logo with the green wreath).
 
What does I.T.F. stand for and when was it established?

I.T.F. stands for International Taekwon Federation which was established on the 22nd March 1966 (Blue or colourful logo on your dobuck)
 

What is the sine-wave and why do we use it?

A sine-wave is a mathematical function that when plotted on a graph displays a wave-like pattern. When performing techniques in Taekwon-Do we move in this up and down wave motion to generate force and momentum, making our attack and defence movements more effective. Remember, force = mass x acceleration and momentum = mass x velocity. 
 
What is continuous motion?

Continuous motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with two distinct sine-waves and one controlled breath which is slightly heavier on each of the techniques. An example of continuous motion is in Dan-Gun when the low block and rising block are performed. 
 
What is connecting motion?

Connecting motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with only one sine-wave and one breath. An example of connecting motion is in Yul-Gok when the hooking block and obverse punch are performed. 

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What is fast motion?

Fast motion is when two movements are performed on the same count with only a portion of a sine-wave in between and two breaths. An example of fast motion is in Do-San when the two punches are performed after the middle front kick.