Welcome to Edmonton Taekwondo
Taekwondo is for all ages!
As a Taekwondo student, you are looked upon as an individual, never compared to anyone else. Our instructors will be there every step of the way to help you learn a new martial art. All that is expected of you is a willingness to try. Our Taekwondo Instructors train our students to the best of their ability. Young or old, able body or not. Some new students come to us in shape, while others are overweight. Many come to us with limitations, and challenges that need to be overcome. It is our job as instructors to help you overcome your limitations and challenges and to help you find a stronger, more confident you. Children and adults can start at any age from 4 to 64 and begin working on earning their Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Here are some of the central benefits you can expect from training in Taekwondo:
Fitness: The principles of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of your body.You will develop the larger, more powerful muscles to deliver powerful strikes. You will develop agility and coordination that will allow you to be fast and deliver strikes with greater speed. Through training your body to stretch and kick, you will develop greater flexibility and reduce your chances of injury while training.
Self Defence: When the speed and power developed through Taekwondo is used in a self-defence situation against the soft vulnerable parts of an attacker’s body, the result can be incredible. Regular training , expereince, and repitition will teach you, you can defend yourself, and your ability to protect yourself from harm will grow.
Self-Confidence: Through Taekwondo, as you set and accomplish new goals, gather expereince through trial and test, your confidence level increases. Your Taekwondo training will instil a sense of discipline and self-confidence that can carry over to all aspects of your life, allowing the rest of your life to experience the power of your Taekwondo training.