Cambridge Taekwondo Academy – Taekwondo for all ages

Taekwondo means ‘The way of the fist and foot’, but it is so much more than just kicking and punching! Students will learn how to use their new skills in competition or self-defense. They will gain confidence, learn discipline and self-control, and make new friends while also getting more physically fit!

Introductory Special

First month includes uniform & club T-shirt

(519) 242-7610

Call today for a free trial class!

PROGRAM

Improved physical fitness, confidence, self-control and leadership skills are just a few of the many benefits of practicing Taekwondo.

Children love a chance to run around and kick or punch things. Taekwondo lets them do all that. And it helps them focus all that energy while learning useful and fun skills that will also help them in all their other sports and activities.

We offer a comprehensive program of instruction for children and adults alike – whether you are a beginner or advanced student, recreational competitor or high performance athlete.

Program

NEWS

Recreational and high-performance Taekwondo tournaments are available again for those interested in competition. The next ones will be September 14 and October 5 in Markham.

More information is available on the Taekwondo-Ontario website.

Want a free trial class (or two, or three)? For September 7, 14, and 21 only, Saturday morning’s 10 am Beginner classes are available for drop-in – no appointment needed!

The current schedule is posted on the ‘Classes’ tab and will continue to be in effect through the summer.

Schedule

EVENTS

On Saturday, August 10. we had all-belts testing in the afternoon. Jaydon, Shaurya, and Maariyah advanced to new Beginner belts, Kacie, Kyle E, Laila, Kyle S, and McKenna to new Intermediate belts, and April to club black! It was a very busy afternoon, with a couple of moments of unexpected excitement, but everyone did very well. Congratulations!

Our next belt promotions will be on September 29 in both morning and afternoon, so classes will be cancelled.

CTA classes were cancelled Saturday through Monday, August 31 to September 2, for the Labour Day weekend. Classes will be cancelled September 28 for promotion testing.

Calendar

New students are always welcome; please call, text or email to make an appointment or arrange for a trial class.

For more information:

Call: (519) 242 7610

Email: info@cambridgetaekwondo.com

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What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo is a martial art rooted in ancient Korean traditions. Young men of noble families were given special instruction in not only combat techniques, but also moral and ethical values, so that they could be valuable assets to their country.

Although the physical practice of Taekwondo (‘the way of the hand and foot’) suggests warfare, the study of its philosophies indicates something much less aggressive.

Poomsae,

or patterns are sequences of movements which demonstrate many of the various stances, blocks, strikes and kicks which are learned. There are eight colour-belt and nine black belt poomsae. Competition is done individually or in synchronized pairs or teams.

Kyurugi,

or sparring is the competitive application of techniques in the competition ring. Points are gained by hitting their opponent’s body pad or headgear accurately and powerfully, and given away by cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct.

Ho Shin Sool,

or self-defense begins with conflict-avoidance techniques but includes learning how to defend oneself using traditional blocks, strikes and kicks, as well as joint locks and pressure points. In Taekwondo we never start a fight – except in the competition ring – but if cornered, we intend to be able to walk (or run) away.

Kyukpa,

or breaking is a popular and well-known aspect of most martial arts. It is used to illustrate the flexibility, power, precision, and mental preparedness of the student.

Tenet #1

Courtesy

Be polite and respectful to everyone, every day, everywhere.
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Tenet #2

Integrity

Be honest and trustworthy;
say what you mean, mean what you say.

Tenet #3

Perseverance

We grow by overcoming challenges;
try again . . . and again . . . and again . . . .

Tenet #4

Self-control

Have strength of mind as well as of body;
be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

Tenet #5

Indomitable Spirit

Getting knocked down doesn't matter,
as long as you keep getting back up.

Who we Are

CTA has been in Cambridge since 2009 and many of our black belt students and instructors have been involved in competition at the recreational and high-performance levels. We have had numerous champions at provincial, national, and international events. Our colour-belt students also compete regularly and successfully in both patterns and sparring at recreational tournaments.