Little Monkeys (age 4 - 5)
Our Little Monkeys program is designed to introduce children to taekwondo in a fun and positive atmosphere. The goal of this class is to get children comfortable with the dojang and to learn basic martial arts etiquette. We use a combination of fun games and drills to engage our students while learning basic martial arts skills.
The Little Monkeys Program will:
*Improve focus, concentration, coordination, learning to control our minds and bodies
*Teach discipline and learn to show respect for all
*Build confidence, learn to defend themselves in real life situations and stand up to bullies
Little Dragons (age 6-8)
The Little Dragons program is designed to teach kids the basic taekwondo skills. Our instructors have specialized training and understand the physical, emotional and social challenges for children of this age category. Our main focus is on developing gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and discipline through physical fitness.
The Little Dragons Program will:
*Develop self confidence - empowering kids to stand up for themselves
*Become stronger and faster
*Learn real life self defence techniques
*Make new martial arts friends, learn to show respect and courtesy to our training partners
SPARRING GEAR IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS AGE 6+.
Beginner Class (age 9+)
We believe our students should have a well rounded martial arts education. As the children get a little older, our focus shifts to flexibility, speed, agility, and overall fitness. By the time children reach the early teenage years, they will be developing their reaction time, strength, precision and using their own momentum to perform some of the more dynamic Taekwondo kicking techniques. This is where things get exciting!
Our program will:
*Improve focus, concentration, confidence and overall mental health
*Improve physical fitness, increase strength and endurance
*Students will be able to better resist negative peer pressure and stand up to bullies
You WILL see the difference in your child.
Intermediate / Advanced (Green belt & Above)
Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo is the core curriculum taught in all our programs. The focus from white belt to black belt is developing the tools needed to be a great martial artist. This includes developing quick, explosive kicks, strikes and blocks.
It is our goal to make students as well rounded as possible. When our students are ready to test for their black belt, they will know they have EARNED that belt. Once a student reaches the rank of 1st dan black belt then the focus shifts from learning a high volume of techniques to really perfecting the techniques learned as a gup rank and learn how to effectively apply these techniques in a practical way.
Tournament Training - Age 6+
Tournaments are a great way to elevate your training. We offer specialized training specifically for tournaments. All skills levels welcome, age 6+. The Alberta martial arts community has a strong, vibrant and collaborative tournament scene. We attend several local and national tournaments over the season. We host our own tournament - the Summit Open Martial Arts Challenge every year. We have a dedicated tournament team, a hand selected group of athletes who have shown their dedication and enthusiasm for taking their training to the next level.
For the 2023/24 season, our Team Summit students qualified for Team Canada for the World Karate Commission (WKC) and the World Karate and Kickboxing Union (WKU). Summit attended the WKU World Championships in October 2023, coming home with Bronze in Weapons forms.
Martial Arts Instructor Certification
The JIT certification program is by invitation only
We pride ourselves on having highly trained, qualified instructors. The SMA Junior Instructor Training Certification Program (JIT for short) is a 6 month program designed to teach leadership, build self-confidence, develop teaching skills, inspire creativity and achievement and aid in the overall development of the student’s character so that these skills may be taken with them and applied in the real world and future vocations.
JIT Candidates will be required to complete an exam demonstrating their qualifications for certification at the end of the 6 month period. JIT students will be required to complete continuing education to maintain their certification.
Please see Master or Mrs. Morris for more details on this exciting program.
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Interested in competing? Want to be part of our awesome team? We are looking to add to our competition team in 2025. Join us for dedicated team training sessions, special seminars, travel, team events and lot of fun!
We offer a free trial class to all prospective students. We want you to love Taekwondo and start your journey off on the right foot with us! Flexible schedule, no locked in days, traditional class structure. Come down and experience the Summit difference.