All martial arts share the same core values. At Tiger Kicks, we emphasize the importance of students showing respect to their teachers, parents, and themselves by making good choices.Your child will also be learning physical skills that can be used to express themselves, stay healthy, and of course, it can be used to defend themselves. Your child’s confidence will increase over time as they will see their improvements and growth. Our instructors will always be inspiring your child to reach their potential.

Many parents find their children show better focus and mental clarity by practicing martial arts. Tiger Kicks has helped many students with ADD and ADHD in many ways. In our martial arts classes, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing self-control in children. Learning entails staying attentive and concentrating on their martial arts instructor, even in the face of distractions. This requires heightened awareness and the ability to redirect their focus back to the instructor. Our instructors are patient but firm. We believe in bringing the best in our students regardless of the label that has been given to them.

We believe that most schools are great, and we support all our Taekwondo community.One thing that makes Tiger Kicks special is that our curriculum covers it all. We cover the entire curriculum of the World Taekwondo Federation, but we also teach our students other boxing, Hapkido and basic grappling skills. We are also proud that our head coach, Master Ross has consistently placed athletes on our Canadian National Taekwondo Team for over a decade and our students have won international recognition over the years. We have also had students compete in other disciplines, such as, Muay Thai, Karate, and MMA. Competition is not the main focus of our program, but the point is that our curriculum will give you a solid martial arts foundation.

Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, holds the distinction of being an official Olympic Sport. Notably, it stands as the most widely practiced martial art globally. It's essential to recognize that at the core of most martial arts lies a common foundation built upon the principles of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and an Indomitable Spirit. Come try it out!

Yes, the structured nature of martial arts training helps improve focus, concentration, and the ability to follow instructions.

Encourage your child to practice regularly, reinforce the importance of respect and discipline, and engage in open communication with our instructors.* remind them that yes training is fun but the purpose of training is to build one’s character and skills and this can be challenging.