Warriors Class (age 5-7)
Where the Foundation Begins
The Warriors program is designed specifically for children ages 5 to 7, providing a fun, structured introduction to traditional Taekwondo in a supportive environment where young students can thrive.
These early years are about building the foundation for everything that follows.
Through carefully designed games, drills, and martial arts activities, students learn to listen, follow directions, work with others, and develop the coordination and body awareness needed for future success.
At Summit Martial Arts, we understand that young children learn differently. That's why our instructors continue their education beyond martial arts, including specialized training in youth exercise, to create engaging, age-appropriate classes where young students can learn, grow, and succeed.
The Warriors Program Helps Students:
✓ Develop coordination, balance, and body control
✓ Improve focus, listening skills, and concentration
✓ Learn the fundamentals of traditional Taekwondo
✓ Build positive training habits and routines
✓ Develop respect for instructors, classmates, and themselves
✓ Learn age-appropriate self-defence and personal safety skills
✓ Build a strong foundation for future martial arts training
Class Duration: 45 Minutes
Note: Sparring gear is mandatory for all students age 5 and up to ensure a safe training experience.
Beginner Class (age 8+) White to Yellow Belt
Growing Through Challenges
As students grow and mature, so does their training.
The Beginners program is designed for students ages 8 and up, combining traditional Taekwondo training with practical self-defence, physical fitness, and personal development. Students are challenged to push beyond their comfort zones, set meaningful goals, and discover what they are truly capable of.
As skills develop, students improve their flexibility, balance, speed, agility, strength, and coordination while learning increasingly advanced martial arts techniques. Just as importantly, they develop confidence, discipline, perseverance, and the resilience needed to navigate challenges both on and off the mats.
At Summit Martial Arts, we believe martial arts is about more than kicking and punching. It is about building strong, capable young people who are prepared to stand up for themselves, make good decisions, and face life's challenges with confidence.
The Beginners Program Helps Students:
✓ Improve focus, concentration, and mental resilience
✓ Increase strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance
✓ Learn practical self-defence and personal safety skills
✓ Develop accountability, perseverance, and self-discipline
✓ Build healthy habits through consistent training
✓ Resist negative peer pressure and respond confidently to bullying
✓ Set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate earned achievements
Class Duration
50–60 Minutes
Important Information
Sparring gear is mandatory for all students age 5 and up to ensure a safe training experience.
Advanced (Age 8+) Green belt & Above
Refining Skill. Developing Leaders.
At the core of every program at Summit Martial Arts is Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo, a traditional and respected martial arts system focused on developing skilled, well-rounded martial artists from white belt through black belt and beyond.
As students progress through the advanced ranks, training becomes more challenging and more rewarding. Students refine their techniques, improve their speed, power, balance, flexibility, and endurance, while developing a deeper understanding of the principles and applications behind every movement.
At Summit, earning a black belt is not the end goal—it is a milestone in a much larger journey. Black belts are earned through years of dedication, perseverance, and consistent effort. Students are expected to demonstrate not only technical proficiency, but also the character, discipline, and leadership expected of a martial artist.
The Advanced Program Helps Students:
✓ Refine advanced kicking, striking, and defensive techniques
✓ Improve strength, flexibility, agility, and overall fitness
✓ Develop discipline, accountability, and self-control
✓ Build resilience and mental toughness through challenging training
✓ Improve focus, reaction time, and decision-making skills
✓ Learn practical self-defence applications and situational awareness
✓ Develop leadership skills and become positive role models within the school
✓ Prepare for black belt testing and continued growth beyond black belt
Martial arts during these formative years helps students develop the confidence, character, and resilience needed to succeed both on and off the mats.
Class Duration
60–75 Minutes
At Summit, belts are earned, not given. Every class is an opportunity to refine skills, strengthen character, and continue the journey toward mastery.
Elite Competition Program - Age 6+
Testing Yourself Beyond the Dojang
Competition provides opportunities that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom.
Stepping onto the mat requires courage, preparation, and the willingness to challenge yourself. Whether you win or lose, every tournament teaches valuable lessons in perseverance, resilience, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
At Summit Martial Arts, our Elite Competitive Program is designed for students who want to take their training to the next level. Open to students ages 5 and up, this program provides specialized training in Korean Forms, Point Sparring, Continuous Sparring, and tournament strategy while helping athletes develop confidence, discipline, and mental toughness.
The Alberta martial arts community offers a vibrant and supportive tournament circuit, providing opportunities to compete locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally. Along the way, students build lasting friendships, travel together, and become part of a team that supports one another through every challenge and every success.
The Elite Competitive Program Includes:
✓ Specialized tournament training
✓ Advanced technical development
✓ Competition strategy and coaching
✓ Opportunities to compete at the provincial, national, and international levels
✓ Team training and mentorship
✓ Leadership development and goal setting
✓ A supportive team environment built on encouragement and accountability
A Tradition of Excellence
Team Summit athletes have represented Alberta and Canada on some of the largest stages in martial arts competition.
Recent achievements include:
✓ Team Canada qualifiers through the World Karate Commission (WKC)
✓ National Champions in Korean Forms, Point Sparring, and Continuous Sparring
✓ World Championship medalists in Korean Forms, Point Sparring, Continuous Sparring, and Team Fighting
✓ Provincial, National, and International medalists across multiple organizations
Beyond the medals, our athletes learn to support one another, overcome adversity, and represent Summit Martial Arts with integrity, humility, and respect.
Summit Open Martial Arts Challenge
Each November, Summit Martial Arts proudly hosts the Summit Open Martial Arts Challenge, welcoming more than 250 competitors from across Western Canada for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and martial arts excellence.
Official Tournament Team Sponsor
We extend our sincere gratitude to Sabre Downhole Tools for their generosity and support. Their contribution helps provide opportunities for our athletes to train, compete, and pursue their goals both on and off the competition floor.
Junior Instructor Training Certification Program (JIT)
Learning to Lead Others
The Summit Martial Arts Junior Instructor Training (JIT) Program is a prestigious, hand-selected leadership and mentorship program designed for students who demonstrate exceptional dedication, sportsmanship, and a commitment to personal growth.
Selection into JIT is earned, not given. Candidates are chosen based on their attitude, work ethic, technical proficiency, and ability to lead by example both on and off the mats.
This intensive 6-month certification program provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, communication abilities, self-confidence, creativity, and character while learning the fundamentals of teaching and mentorship. Through hands-on training and guidance from experienced instructors, students gain valuable skills that extend far beyond martial arts.
The JIT Program Helps Students:
✓ Develop leadership and communication skills
✓ Build confidence and professionalism
✓ Learn teaching and mentorship techniques
✓ Strengthen responsibility, accountability, and initiative
✓ Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✓ Gain experience working with younger students
✓ Prepare for future leadership opportunities within Summit Martial Arts and beyond
Certification Requirements
Students will complete a comprehensive examination at the conclusion of the program to earn their Junior Instructor Certification.
To maintain certification, continuing education and ongoing professional development are required, ensuring instructors continue to grow and refine their skills.
Participation in the JIT Program demonstrates a commitment to excellence and leadership—qualities that are highly valued by schools, employers, scholarship committees, and post-secondary institutions.
At Summit Martial Arts, we believe great instructors are developed through mentorship, experience, and a dedication to lifelong learning. The JIT Program is an important part of that journey.
For more information about the Junior Instructor Training Program, please speak with Master or Mrs. Morris.
More Than Martial Arts. More Than a School.
Since 2014, families have walked through our doors as strangers and become part of something much bigger.
A place where belts are earned, traditions matter, and students are challenged to discover what they are truly capable of.
A place where friendships are forged, victories are celebrated, and every journey matters.
If that sounds like the kind of place you're looking for, we'd love to meet you.