Mango Martial Arts Academy has new Black Belts (29th August 2026)
On 29 September 2025, Mango Martial Arts Academy had 5 people test for First Degree Black Belt. The testing consisted of a fit test, 30 minutes of sparring and a demonstration of the 9 colour belt forms. As if that wasnt enough some of them also completed a Legacy certification for their Level 2 collars. Congratulations to our 5 new black belts. We are very proud of you.
Interested in earning a black belt? For more information, visit bookwhen.com/mango or call 089 618 1208.
Mango Martial Arts Academy to Host ATA’s First Irish International Taekwondo Tournament (20 September 2025)
On 20 September 2025, Mango Martial Arts Academy hosted the first-ever ATA International Taekwondo Tournament in Ireland — a milestone for the sport within the country. Competitors and instructors from across the UK and Scotland came together to compete and demonstrate the spirit of ATA in Castlebar.
Interested in competing? For more information, visit bookwhen.com/mango or call 089 618 1208.
Team Ireland Wins in Scotland — Over 70 Trophies Won (June 2025)
Seventeen members of Team Ireland travelled to Scotland in June 2025, returning home with more than 70 trophies. Awards were achieved across categories including Traditional Forms, Weapons, Sparring, Combat Sparring, and Team Sync. Mango Martial Arts also performed its first Team Demo, securing 1st place.
Sincere thanks to Mr and Ms McCulloch for hosting such a brilliant event, and to everyone who travelled from Ireland and the UK to participate.