Name: Grandmaster Robert G. Howard
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Taekwon-Do History
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Grandmaster Howard (9th Degree), who is the son of Grand Master Robert J. Howard 9th Degree, has been practising Taekwon-Do since 1979. He originally trained under Master Liam Dandy in his early years, and then Grand Master Howard. During his early years he has also trained under SM Brendan O’Toole (in Green St) and Master Gerry Martin (in Green St and Beaumont). He trains and assists with teaching in Grand Master Howard's School in Cabra, as well as being examiner to Athlone and Galway schools.
He has pioneered ITF Taekwon-Do in several areas of the country, co-founding the Galway & Athlone Schools in 1993 and 1998 respectively with Mr. O'Donnell as well as founding the Stillorgan Taekwon-Do school in 1994. Along with Master O'Donnell he was coach to the RITA Colour Belt Team.
He was a member of the Irish national team on several occasions, and represented Ireland on several occasions at European & World Championship level with great success, most notably winning gold medals for Ireland at the 1994 Four Nations Cup as well as a World Championship Team Power gold in Malaysia 1994.
Senior Master Howard is one of the RITA's most senior International Instructors, and has works tirelessly to promote General Choi's Taekwon-Do in Ireland. He was the driving force behind many of the RITA's recent initiatives and is a member of the RIA’s Masters’ Council. He is the association’s Chief Umpire and is regularly invited to umpire at World and European championships. He is well respected in the international umpiring circuit and has won awards for umpiring at international events.
In August 201 he was protoed to Senior Master 8th Degree.
Senior Master Howard has taught Taekwon-Do to men, women and children for over 22 years. He has taught students of all levels and abilities, from beginner to black belts, novice competitor to international medalists. He now teaches the Taekwon-Do Tigers programme for boys and girls on Fridays in Grand Master Howard’s School (at the Bogies).
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Grandmaster Howard's International Taekwon-Do Dan promotion details
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Degree
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Year
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ITF Cert no.
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Venue
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Examiner
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20/08/2023 |
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Kazakhstan |
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| 8th |
25/08/2015 |
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Bulgaria |
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7th
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9/2/2008*
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IRE-7-7
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Leicester, England
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First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
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6th
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23/3/2002
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IRE-6-9
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Dublin
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Sen Master Howard, Sen Master Phelan, Sen Master Barrett
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5th
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29/3/1997
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IRE-5-11
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Dublin
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Sen Master Howard, Sen Master Phelan, Sen Master Barrett
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4th
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25/9/1993
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IRE-4-12
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Waterford
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First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
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3rd
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1/4/1989
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IRE-3-14
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Dublin
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Sen Master Howard, Master Dandy, Sen Master Phelan
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2nd
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13/9/1985
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IRL-85-11-2
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Dublin
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First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
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1st
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13/3/1983
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IRL-83-1-3
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Dublin
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First Grand Master Rhee Ki Ha
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* Note 1: Graded and promoted by First Grand Master Rhee in Leicester 2/9/2007 certified by the ITF Executive Board 9/2/2008
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International Taekwon-Do Federation qualifications
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- International Umpire: ‘A’ Class, cert no. 536 date 9/10/92
- International Instructor (Examiner): cert no., 632, 9/10/92
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International Taekwon-Do Federation Awards Received
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- Best Umpire Award ITF World championships Australia 2005
- Best Umpire Award AETF European Championships Greece 2006
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International Taekwon-Do Federation Courses and Seminars
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Year
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Certificate No.
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Course Type
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Conducted by
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Venue
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13/6/2010
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pending
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Senior Master Francis Barrett
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Dublin
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14/9/2009
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FB-2-1
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Senior Master Francis Barrett
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Dublin
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18/10/2008
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FB-1-2
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Senior Master Francis Barrett
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Dublin
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31/8/2007
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RKH-34-31
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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First Grand Master Rhee Hi Ka
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Leicester, England
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7/10/2006
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RKH-35-3
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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First Grand Master Rhee Hi Ka
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Naas
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7/6/2004
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LWM-2-2
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Grand Master Leong Wei Meng
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Naas
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27/10/2002
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RKH-24-22
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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First Grand Master Rhee Hi Ka
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Dublin
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3/6/2002
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PJS-1-36
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ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Grand Master Park Joog Soo
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Naas
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25/10/1999
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157-4
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157th ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Gen Choi Hong Hi
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Dublin
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22/9/1995
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108-16
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108th ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Gen Choi Hong Hi
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Dublin
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9/10/92
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41/10
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41st ITF International Instructor’s Course
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Gen Choi Hong Hi
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Dublin
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1987
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uncertified
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International Seminar
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Master Park Jung Tae
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Dublin
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Experience at World, European and International Championships
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Year
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Tournament
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Participated as
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Country
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1993
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8th AETF European Championships
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Competitor
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Groningen, The Netherlands
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1994
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9th World Championships
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Competitor- Gold Team Power
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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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1994
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4 Nations
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Competitor- Gold
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Dublin, Ireland
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2004
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18th Senior & 10th Junior European Championships
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VIP
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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2005
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19th Senior & 11th Junior European Championships
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Umpire
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Dublin, Ireland
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2005
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14th World Championships
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Umpire – Best Umpire Award
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Caloundra, Australia
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2006
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20th Senior & 12th Junior European Championships
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Umpire – Best Umpire Award
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Thessaloniki - Greece
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2007
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21st Senior & 13th Junior European Championships
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Umpire
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Tallinn - Estonia
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2008
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22nd Senior & 14th Junior European Championships
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Umpire
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Porec, Croatia
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2009
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16th World Championships
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Umpire
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St Petersburg, Russia
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2010
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24th Senior & 16th Junior European Championships
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Umpire
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Barletta, Italy
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Participation at ITF and AETF/EITF Congresses
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Year
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Congress
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Participated as
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Country
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1994
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AETF, Congress
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NGB Delegate
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Lublin, Poland
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2005
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ITF, Congress
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NGB Delegate
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Caloundra, Australia
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2006
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AETF, Congress
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NGB Delegate
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Thessaloniki - Greece
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2007
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AETF, Congress
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NGB Delegate
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Tallinn - Estonia
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2010
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EITF, Congress
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NGB Delegate
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Barletta, Italy
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