1 Step Sparring is a technical sparring demonstration in which an attacker and defender pre-arrange a sequence of attacks and blocks. The attacker uses a techniques to attack with, one hand technique or one foot technique. The defender then uses an appropriate defensive maneuver in relation to these attacks, followed by one counter attack.
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The Irish Taekwon-Do Association (ITA) is the national association for ITF Taekwon-Do in Ireland. The ITA is part of the Irish Martial Arts Commission (IMAC), the Sport Ireland recognised national governing body for martial arts in Ireland. This gives ITA instructors, members and clubs access to coach education, safeguarding guidance, anti-doping and a host of other benefits only available to IMAC members.
Made up of over 100 clubs nationwide and as the largest Taekwon-Do association in Ireland, ITA membership provides a seal of quality for instructors and students alike. ITA instructors complete Taekwon-Do specific Sport Coaching Ireland recognised coach education courses, are first aid trained, have adequate insurance cover in place and abide by the IMAC policies in relation to safeguarding.
The ITA runs a number of events for its members including three national tournaments, two blackbelt gradings, technical seminars and a national summer camp as well as a coach education courses and umpire training workshops.