Hello and welcome to the Bandon Taekwon-Do Academy, 2012,
Bandon's new full time training academy of Martial Arts, Sport and Fitness provides
an extensive list of classes in Taekwon-Do, Boxing and Kickboxing. We have found
that our teaching methods allow all students to enjoy training in age-specific
classes and programmes, while developing confidence through fitness, self-
defence skills and competition. The benefits of membership to the Bandon
Taekwon-Do Academy are; access to the Irish Taekwon-Do Association(ITA) and
Allstyles Kickboxing Association of Ireland (AKAI) events; intern access to all
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) and World Association of Kickboxing
Organizations (WAKO) events.
We here at the Bandon Taekwon-do Academy offer students a healthy alternative
to the many unhealthy activities arising far too rapidly in modern society. Students
of all ages get to put their focus on meeting new people and improving their health
in a fun, creative and controlled environment. The amenities available at this new
Academy: a fully matted training area, a row of punch and kick bags, an extensive
range of training equipment, a 20 foot boxing ring, assembled for weekend training
sessions, changing rooms and shower, student's waiting room & relaxation area
with armchairs, sofa and a big screen TV.
There are so many reasons to join us; come and learn a martial art, try a new
sport, develop self-defence skills, improve your fitness and meet new people.
Learning respect for others is an important part of these disciplines. Our teaching
methods produce confident, respectful, courteous and self-disciplined younger
students, as well as, fit, talented and educated older students. We offer all of this
and more in the safe and fun environment of the Bandon Taekwon-Do Academy,
with fully qualified, professional and friendly Coaches.
“Martial Arts Schools of Excellence”
Taekwon-Do
Unit 3A Old Market,
Market street, Bandon.
Boxing Coach:
The Academy's boxing coach, Mr. Ben Coughlan, extends a very warm welcome to all students, and he looks forward to the
continued development of his boxing programmes for 2012. Ben has successfully completed level one in the National
Coaching Development Programme in association with the Irish Amateur Boxing Association. He also continues his own
training as a competitor having won the Munster Intermediate Championships at age twenty; he has also participated in many
national and international tournaments since then. Ben has also been certified by Cork College of Commerce in 'Psychology
and Social Studies', which supports the well rounded training he gives his students. This new course made available at
Bandon Taekwon-Do Academy has been extremely well received, and its young and dynamic coach is described as an
inspirational addition to the academy.
Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Coach:
The Academy's Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing Coach, Mr. Leonard Coughlan, is a 3rd degree black belt, and has been a full-time
professional martial arts instructor for the past ten years, with a total of eighteen years training experience in Martial arts. He
has trained and studied under some the world's greatest Martial arts masters and instructors.
Leonard has successfully completed level one in the National Coaching Development Programme in association the Irish
Martial Arts Commission (IMAC), and is recognised by the Taekwon-Do Advisory Board (TAB) and the Irish Sports Council
(ISC).
Certification:
o ITF: Instructor Plaque Certificate No 8043
o Irish Red Cross: Current First Aid Certificate No. 110127.
o Garda Clearance : Certificate No. IMAC-6-21.
o Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children's Sport: Certificate No. 10885.
Training Day
