Our Masters

 Grandmaster Byeonghyun Shin is a highly respected figure in the field of martial arts, specifically in Taekwondo Chungdokwan. He is a 9th Dan Kukkiwon black belt and a leading Taekwondo instructor with Chungdokwan Korea. He is known for his expertise in Taekwondo and his ability to teach and inspire students to excel in the field of martial arts. Here are some interesting facts about Grandmaster Byeonghyun Shin:

• He is a 9th Dan Kukkiwon black belt and a leading Taekwondo GMaster instructor with ChungDoKwan Korea.
• Grandmaster Shin has conducted seminars all over the world, including yearly seminar's in Nenagh, Ireland.
• He is known for his expertise in Taekwondo and his ability to teach and inspire students to excel in the field of martial arts.

Grand Master Sheamus O'Neill is a highly respected figure in the field of martial arts, specifically in World Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan. He is the owner, GrandMaster, and head examiner of the World Taekwondo Association in Ireland

His role is to teach and spread true World Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan around Ireland and elsewhere if requested, and to uphold the tradition of martial arts. GMaster O'Neill is also the International Secretary of the World Taekwondo ChungDoKwan Federation

He is known for bringing Master Shin to Ireland once every year so that the students of World Taekwondo can have the opportunity to meet him along with travelling Europe with GrandMaster Shin. 

With his extensive knowledge and experience in martial arts, Master Sheamus O'Neill is a highly sought-after instructor and mentor for those looking to learn and excel in the field of martial arts. 

Master Paul has a great focus on mastery and taking students from timid white belts to hardened Black Belts, training for over twenty years, Master Paul has also been teaching in our Ballingarry Centre for over 20 years. You can find him teaching there every week or in Gortnahoe on Tuesday evenings. Or see Master Paul at every grading and competition going! 

Also our General Secretary, Master Eileen has been training for over twenty years and is passionate about helping students reach their next level goals! The friendliest face in TKD, Leading the way for women in World Taekwondo Association. Come see her as she teaches in Templemore and Rathdowney! Or catch her in our Nenagh HQ on Wednesday's, Saturday's and Sundays! 

Master Siobhan Guidera, always a smile for everyone. Leading the way for women in World Taekwondo Association, Come meet Master Siobhan at Ballingarry & Nenagh.      

Master Derek Kennedy, one of our two newest students to reach the rank of Master, Derek's hard work and commitment has led him to this rank. He is also our resident first aider. He trains every week, come down to our Inistigue branch to meet him. 

Master Rachel Doyle is one of our two newest students to reach the rank of Master, Rachel's hard work and commitment has led her to this rank since starting training in 2005. She trains every week in our Waterford branch, where she was the very first Black Belt of the Waterford school. She leads the way for her sisters who are also accomplished Black Belts and her mother who is currently on the way to her very own Black Belt. 

Master Shane reached the rank of Master in 2024, he instructs the Naas class and has been practicing for  over twenty years. He has enjoyed international competitions along with a trip to Korea to visit the home of Taekwondo. Pop into the Naas class and say hello!