Naas World Taekwondo

28/08/2026

RECUIRTMENT NOW OPEN ... If you are looking to learn the Korean Martial Art of , learn self defence, improve your physical and mental health, develop your self-confidence and learn to spar, along with making new friends in a fun and supportive environment, feel free to make contact with us.

On Monday, our Junior class is for ages 5 to 12 and is on from 6pm to 6.40pm. The Intermediate class is from 6.45pm to 7.30pm. The Senior class is for teenagers and adults and is from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

Thursday classes are from 6pm to 6.45pm for children and 7pm to 8pm for seniors. If you or someone you know may be interested in joining us, please share this message with them.

World Taekwondo Association Ireland , is lead by Grand Master Sheamus O Neill, and the Naas school is headed by Master Shane Smyth who has been training in Taekwondo for the last 26 years and opened Naas World Taekwondo nearly 10 years ago.

Beginners of all ages and fitness levels are very welcome at anytime.

26/08/2026

Great performances by our Naas World Taekwondo Association Ireland at yesterday's grading in in Kilkenny. Thank you also to all the families who made the trip to to support their family members and friends. Also thank you to all the Black Belts, Club Instructors, Masters and our club leader, Master Sheamus O Neill for their time and efforts to make the day so successfully.

28/06/2026

Congratulations to our four Naas World Taekwondo students, along with six other World Taekwondo Association Ireland students, who all successfully completed their Black Belt grading under the guidance of Grand Master Sheamus O'Neill and the Association's Masters.
A special congratulations to Asher and Jamie, who earned their 1st Dan Black Belts after five years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Congratulations also to Emma Byrne and Jongbok Lim on their successful promotion to 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Today, each student was proudly awarded their W.T.A. School Dan Certificates, with their official Kukkiwon and CDK certificates to follow soon.
A heartfelt thank you to Grand Master Sheamus O Neill, all of the Masters, and the many students who attended to assist with the grading and support their fellow practitioners. Your encouragement and commitment are what make our World Taekwondo Association community so special.
Finally, a sincere thank you to all the families and friends whose unwavering support over the years has helped these students reach this important milestone. Your encouragement has played a vital role in their journey.
Congratulations to everyone on this fantastic achievement—we are incredibly proud of you all!
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25/06/2026

Class is cancelled tonight due to the extreme heat forecasted this evening.

11/06/2026

Great to travel down to Nenagh World Taekwondo Association Ireland HQ to train under Master Sheamus O'Neill Sheamus O'Neill

10/06/2026

17/05/2026

What another amazing day for Naas World Taekwondo at the Bealtaine Festival. World Taekwondo Association Ireland students brilliantly supervised by Senior Instructor Paul Donnelly lead the sports parade and had the honour of been joined by Mr Sung-min Ko, Counsellor Deputy Chief of the Korean Embassy in Ireland. Thank you to all the W.T.A. students, their families, friends and Naas Community for their on going support.

13/05/2026

Naas World Taekwondo Association Ireland students demonstrated W.T.A. at the Kildare Inclusivity Festival last Sunday at the Curragh Racecourse. It was an amazing fun filled day and was made even better with visiters from other W.T.A clubs.
Sheamus O'Neill
Phil Ivors
Isabelle Ivors
Patrick Hayes
Beckey Saunders
Kildare Sports Partnership