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The name Tae Kwon-Do means simply "WAY OF THE FOOT AND FIST". Tae Kwon-Do is termed as a hard or external style of martial art. The adjective is used to describe the muscular force used in the development of it's techniques, and it is therefore quite different from the softer Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido. These respond to, rather than originate attacks, and use the opponent's strength against him or her. Tae Kwon-Do is, however, more than just a collection of military techniques. It is...

Please contact the address below for information on the fixtures for the coming year, or for information on local clubs near you: Comhairle Liathroid Laimhe Na hEireann, Cumann Luthchleas Gael, Pairc an Chrocaigh, Baile Atha Cliath 3, or Phone: 01 8363802; 01 8363222 or Fax ;01 8366420 PRESS RELEASE ALL-IRELAND COLLEGES HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Venue Naomh Mhuire - Leixlip. Senion Singles Presentation College, Headford (David Davoren) V Killaloe C.S. (Paul Coleman). Junion S...

Fixtures November 11th at Neptune Head, Blessington. December 2nd at St Michael's Head, O Brien's Bridge. For further information on fixtures contact: Ann Seery, Hon Secretary, 7 Belmont Terrace, Old Youghal Rd, Cork Tel (021 507117) Contact the above address for information of clubs/teams in your area....

Chinese Kung-Fu or "Wu-Shu" is one of the oldest martial arts systems and can be traced as far back as 2,000 BC. The evolutionary history of Kung- Fu is varied and colourful. It is believed that a Buddhist monk at the famous Shao-Lin Temple devised various methods of exercise to help fellow monks be more alert for their long hours of religious study and meditation. He believed that "A Fit Body would lead to a Fit Mind". At this time, many monks were being attacked and even killed by bandits w...