Who is heading up the association in Europe? None other than the venerable Master John Darcy, 7th degree black belt and European Regional Director for AIMAA. Master Darcy is one of Grand Master He Ill Cho's favorite disciples. Master Darcy owns and runs Cho's Taekwondo School in Santry in Dublin which is the AIMAA headquarters for Ireland and Europe. Master Darcy teaches and instructs on a daily basis and visits all of the clubs giving seminars, lectures and doing gradings. Master Darcy is one of the finest martial artists of our time and a real human being.

Who is the AIMAA Irish Director? Master Peter Byrne is a sixth degree black belt and runs clubs in Limerick and the surrounding area. Master Byrne has been the AIMAA regional director for Ireland for the past 8 years and was the second in command for 3 years. Mr Byrne is also AIMAA Irelands technical advisor and self defense expert. He is constantly striving to improve and refine our techniques in these areas. Master Byrne like Master Darcy trains tirelessly and travels the country giving seminars and doing grading's

Grand Master Hee Il Cho

This legendary Grand Master of Taekwondo needs no introduction, he is one of the worlds finest masters and still practices and teaches in his schools, he still performs like a man in his twenties,with fitness, speed and power that leaves us breathless. Age and experience has given him great wisdom which he shares regularly with us, his philosophy to Martial Arts training is fresh and invigorating. He is a true inspiration to us all and a true Grand Master of Taekwondo. Grandmaster Cho visited Ireland in September of 2009 and gave a stunning seminar that was attended by over 700 students from all over Ireland. No one was disappointed and our Grand Master is as lively and fit as ever.