Naas World Taekwondo Club wins 1 Gold medal and 2 Bronze medals at competition in UK

It was a triumphant weekend for Naas World Taekwondo Club as they scooped up 1 Gold and 2 Bronze medals at the Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan in the UK. Instructor Shane Smyth and student Liam Rideway (7) represented both Naas and the World Taekwondo Association Ireland  when they compete in the Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan Great Britain Championships in Bracknell in England on Saturday and Sunday, last. Liam fought with passion, determination and skill and achieved a bronze medal for his club and was supported by his dad Fergus who was with him every step of the way. Instructor Shane also competed in this event and in the fighting competition winning Gold in the men's senior black belt group and also a bronze in the men's poomse competition.     [caption id="attachment_272567" align="alignnone" width="168"] Liam and Shane proudly show their medals and carry the Irish flag[/caption] [caption id="attachment_272544" align="alignnone" width="207"] Instructor Shane Smyth and student Liam Ridgeway of Naas Wold Taekwondo Club showcase their medals[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_272547" align="alignnone" width="184"] Liam Ridgeway fresh from his fight[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_272548" align="alignnone" width="167"] Instructor Shane Smyth coming off the mat after his fight[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_272549" align="alignnone" width="227"] Instructor Shane Smyth in action[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_272545" align="alignnone" width="146"] Young Liam was treated to a tour of the captain's cock pit on the way home[/caption]       [caption id="attachment_272546" align="alignnone" width="300"] World Taekwondo Association Team Ireland with their 13 medals[/caption]   Over all the World Taekwondo Association Ireland team won 13 medals with 10 competitors and the organisers were delighted with the great turn-out for the 75th anniversary of the competition. The Naas World Taekwondo Club currently has 40 plus members made up of all ages ranging from 5-55 years old. Classes are on in Naas Community National School, Craddockstown, Naas. Classes are every Monday and Thursday. Junior class is 6.30-7.15pm. Senior Class is from 7.30-8.30pm. Beginners of all ages and fitness levels welcome anytime. For more information contact the club instructor Shane Smyth on 0877531340 and check out the latest news on Facebook.