Are You A Brand New School in the Edmonton Area?
No. While operating as our own school since 1999, the school has been passed down from father to son, so a new leaf was turned with a new name, and a new head instructor in 2014, but keeping the same quality training that is true to the original ITF Taekwondo as envisioned by General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwondo. The instructors combined represent nearly a century of combined experience. On top of that, all of our instructors are certified by the International Taekwondo Federation main governing body so rest assured knowing that the people teaching you are not fake black belts like so many out there are.
What Does Your Name Mean?
Simply put, our name derives from Norse Mythology, named after the Norse God, Tyr. He was known as the God of Law, Sacrifice, and Heroic Glory in Valhalla. Related to Thor and Odin, Tyr sacrificed his right hand in order to help trap a villainous wolf, named Fenrir, son of Loki. In order to trap the dangerous wolf and also as a show of good faith, Tyr placed his right hand into its mouth as a distraction while a series of traps were put on it. The wolf was captured, but not before it took Tyr's right hand for himself. Its symbolism in relation to martial arts cannot be overlooked. A true martial artist is all about justice, sacrifice, and obeying the law. This ideal for which we thrive is exemplified in our student oath, our tenets, and in the very philosophy of Taekwondo. All of us must be prepared to sacrifice for what we believe in and for our art. It is having indomitable spirit, and embodying the ideas of our student oath.
What Programs Do You Offer?
We offer several different types of programs for people of all ages. To start off with:
We have the Little Vikings program, for kids aged 3-7. This combines the key principles and basic techniques of Taekwondo, with a fun and safe environment for young kids to get their start on the martial arts. These take place every Wednesday from 6:00PM to 6:30PM.
We have the regular class which is for ages 7 and up. This class teaches the complete and concise ITF style Taekwondo. With belt gradients, testings, demonstrations, and a powerful environment, this class covers everything you need to know for complete self defence, self discipline, and self confidence! These classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
We also offer specialized self-defence courses for any group. These are outside of regular training hours and must be booked in advance.
We have the Little Vikings program, for kids aged 3-7. This combines the key principles and basic techniques of Taekwondo, with a fun and safe environment for young kids to get their start on the martial arts. These take place every Wednesday from 6:00PM to 6:30PM.
We have the regular class which is for ages 7 and up. This class teaches the complete and concise ITF style Taekwondo. With belt gradients, testings, demonstrations, and a powerful environment, this class covers everything you need to know for complete self defence, self discipline, and self confidence! These classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
We also offer specialized self-defence courses for any group. These are outside of regular training hours and must be booked in advance.
Isn't Martial Arts About Violence?
Far from it! Martial arts unfortunately has gained a lot of stigma as being something that encourages violence. In reality, martial arts is wholly the opposite. It teaches discipline, self control of the body in emotions and force, harmony with the world, and how to be a better citizen in the community. It also teaches self defence, but that is only something that is to be used if the martial artist is attacked. Students who commit assaults with their skills are heavily disciplined in class, suspended pending an investigation, and/or kicked out of the club for misconduct. We have a zero tolerance policy for misusing the art of Taekwondo!
What are your training hours?
The following represents the class schedule during the September to June regular season:
Mondays: White Belt to Green Stripe Class 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Green Belt and Up Class 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Wednesdays: Free Training Class 6:00PM to 6:30PM
Regular Class For All Belts: 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Thursdays: White Belt to Green Stripe Class 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Green Belt and Up Class 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Summer Hours Commence From Early July Until the End of August
Mondays: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Thursdays: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Mondays: White Belt to Green Stripe Class 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Green Belt and Up Class 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Wednesdays: Free Training Class 6:00PM to 6:30PM
Regular Class For All Belts: 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Thursdays: White Belt to Green Stripe Class 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Green Belt and Up Class 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Summer Hours Commence From Early July Until the End of August
Mondays: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Thursdays: 6:00PM to 7:30PM
What Is the Breakdown of the Monthly Dues?
ASK US ABOUT OUR NEW MEMBER SIGN-UP SPECIAL!!!
Monthly dues outside of sign-up special times are as follows:
Regular Class
$80.00 per month for the first person
$60.00 per month for the second person
$40.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$60.00 per month for the first person
$40.00 per month for the second person
$20.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Monthly dues outside of sign-up special times are as follows:
Regular Class
$80.00 per month for the first person
$60.00 per month for the second person
$40.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$60.00 per month for the first person
$40.00 per month for the second person
$20.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
When Are My Dues Due?
Monthly dues are to be handed in by the second full week's Wednesday of every month. All late cheques will be returned and penalized a $10 late fee.
What Happens If I Bring A Friend/Family Member and They Decide to Join?
If you bring in a person who eventually decides to sign-up for Taekwondo, you will be awarded $20 in credit (per person) towards monthly dues, equipment, testings, etc. If you bring in a member who joins during our main registration month of September, you will be given a full month of training free!
Student Expectations
As a martial arts school, we seek nothing but the best out of the students training within our walls, while also sticking to the rules of discipline and deportment as set forth by the military nature of the art itself, as well as the governing body of the International Taekwondo Federation. We hold all students to a very high standard, far beyond that of a playground or school classroom.
What we expect of the students in our club are as follows:
-An eagerness to learn and putting forth effort. Martial arts is about repetition, repetition, repetition, everything from the fundamentals to the advanced techniques have to be repeated endlessly to become proficient. Only through perfect practice do these techniques become proficient in both class use and in possible self defence use. When the student thinks "this is boring" or "I already know this", that's when the learning stops and that is no longer a martial artist. When no effort is placed into the art, it also becomes a waste of the parents' hard-earned money. They work to give you these opportunities to train and take part in activities. In many ways, it disrespects your families when you don't put in your training effort.
-Respect. Works in multiple ways.
First of all, student to student. Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated. Not everyone may see eye-to-eye with each other, or "like" each other, however, in the dojang and as long as we wear the uniform of Taekwondo, we are family members in martial arts and we have no place for negative energy. If there is any concern, speak to me or any of the instructors so we can resolve concerns before they escalate.
Second is respect to the instructors and seniors by both belt level and age (includes parents). Our instructors all have long term experience in the art of Taekwondo (35+ Mr. Csanyi Sr., 21 years me, 21 years Mr. Morrison, 5+ years, Mr. Dumont, etc.) and with that time we know what it takes to make successful athletes and skilled martial artists. On top of that, many of the instructors are also skilled professionals with life experience that have faced trials and dangers in many facets of life ranging from law enforcement careers to construction, to mastering technology. Life experience helps the instructors help the students. When a student rolls their eyes, or shakes their head, or speaks while the instructors are speaking, it is highly disrespectful to that knowledge and that experience brought to the class. Remembering to answer questions with "sir" or "maam", showing up to class on time (and accepting responsibility for being late), and accepting and evolving from constructive criticism instead of ignoring it is the path of growth and gives the instructors that basic respect I feel that all of us have earned over the years. Concerns with students being disrespectful with instructors will be dealt with informally to being with and then possibly escalating up to meetings with parents and/or outright dismissal from the school.
-Dress and deportment. As a military martial art, Taekwondo places a great deal of emphasis on dress and deportment. Uniforms that are degrading (ie, velcro breaking down, holes in the pants, miscolouring into grey hues, getting really small and tight etc.) need to be replaced ASAP. Uniforms that are stained by beverages, mud, etc. are unacceptable and must be cleaned before attending class. Particularly during the winter months, wear an extra pair of pants on top of the dobok pants when coming to class so that you don't get your uniform muddy. A dirty uniform taken to an official event is not just a reflection of the student, it is a reflection on the club and the art. Crests need to be sewn onto the uniforms. ITF crests are mandatory on the left hand side of the dobok and are available at $7 a peice from Mr. Csanyi. Tyr crests are all supplied when signing up for the school. All additional crests are $7 each.
As a martial arts school, we seek nothing but the best out of the students training within our walls, while also sticking to the rules of discipline and deportment as set forth by the military nature of the art itself, as well as the governing body of the International Taekwondo Federation. We hold all students to a very high standard, far beyond that of a playground or school classroom.
What we expect of the students in our club are as follows:
-An eagerness to learn and putting forth effort. Martial arts is about repetition, repetition, repetition, everything from the fundamentals to the advanced techniques have to be repeated endlessly to become proficient. Only through perfect practice do these techniques become proficient in both class use and in possible self defence use. When the student thinks "this is boring" or "I already know this", that's when the learning stops and that is no longer a martial artist. When no effort is placed into the art, it also becomes a waste of the parents' hard-earned money. They work to give you these opportunities to train and take part in activities. In many ways, it disrespects your families when you don't put in your training effort.
-Respect. Works in multiple ways.
First of all, student to student. Bullying of any sort will not be tolerated. Not everyone may see eye-to-eye with each other, or "like" each other, however, in the dojang and as long as we wear the uniform of Taekwondo, we are family members in martial arts and we have no place for negative energy. If there is any concern, speak to me or any of the instructors so we can resolve concerns before they escalate.
Second is respect to the instructors and seniors by both belt level and age (includes parents). Our instructors all have long term experience in the art of Taekwondo (35+ Mr. Csanyi Sr., 21 years me, 21 years Mr. Morrison, 5+ years, Mr. Dumont, etc.) and with that time we know what it takes to make successful athletes and skilled martial artists. On top of that, many of the instructors are also skilled professionals with life experience that have faced trials and dangers in many facets of life ranging from law enforcement careers to construction, to mastering technology. Life experience helps the instructors help the students. When a student rolls their eyes, or shakes their head, or speaks while the instructors are speaking, it is highly disrespectful to that knowledge and that experience brought to the class. Remembering to answer questions with "sir" or "maam", showing up to class on time (and accepting responsibility for being late), and accepting and evolving from constructive criticism instead of ignoring it is the path of growth and gives the instructors that basic respect I feel that all of us have earned over the years. Concerns with students being disrespectful with instructors will be dealt with informally to being with and then possibly escalating up to meetings with parents and/or outright dismissal from the school.
-Dress and deportment. As a military martial art, Taekwondo places a great deal of emphasis on dress and deportment. Uniforms that are degrading (ie, velcro breaking down, holes in the pants, miscolouring into grey hues, getting really small and tight etc.) need to be replaced ASAP. Uniforms that are stained by beverages, mud, etc. are unacceptable and must be cleaned before attending class. Particularly during the winter months, wear an extra pair of pants on top of the dobok pants when coming to class so that you don't get your uniform muddy. A dirty uniform taken to an official event is not just a reflection of the student, it is a reflection on the club and the art. Crests need to be sewn onto the uniforms. ITF crests are mandatory on the left hand side of the dobok and are available at $7 a peice from Mr. Csanyi. Tyr crests are all supplied when signing up for the school. All additional crests are $7 each.