Are You A Brand New School in the Edmonton Area?
No. While operating as our own school since 1999, the school was passed down from father to son, so a new leaf was turned with a new name, and a new head instructor back in 2014, but still in keeping with the same quality training that is true to the original ITF Taekwon-Do as envisioned by General Choi Hong Hi, the founder of Taekwon-Do. The instructors represented nearly a century of combined training and teaching experience. On top of that, all of our instructors are certified by the International Taekwon-Do Federation main governing body so rest assured knowing that the people teaching you are not fake black belts from McDojos like so many out there are. Unfortunately our doors closed at the end of August 2020, though our legacy I am sure will stay alive for years to come!
What Does "Tyr" 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 Taekwon-Do. 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?
Operations ceased at the end of August so no new programs will be offered at Tyr for the foreseeable future.
Isn't Martial Arts About Violence?
Far from it! Martial arts have, unfortunately, 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 defense, however, only as something that is to be used if the martial artist is attacked and in imminent danger. Students who commit assaults, crime, and/or misuse their skills in or out of the club 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 Taekwon-Do!
What Is the Breakdown of the Monthly Dues?
Monthly dues outside of sign-up special times are as follows:
Regular Class
$85.00 per month for the first person
$55.00 per month for the second person
$40.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$55.00 per month for the first person
$35.00 per month for the second person
$20.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*NEW*
For First Responders and Immediate Family of First Responders Exclusively*
Regular Class
$63.75 per month for the first person
$41.25 per month for the second person
$30.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$41.25 per month for the first person
$26.25 per month for the second person
$15.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
*First responders are all branches of frontline law enforcement (including emergency services dispatchers), fire services, paramedics, and frontline healthcare workers like doctors and nurses. Immediate family includes those living in the same household such as father/mother/brother/sister/son/daughter.
Regular Class
$85.00 per month for the first person
$55.00 per month for the second person
$40.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$55.00 per month for the first person
$35.00 per month for the second person
$20.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*NEW*
For First Responders and Immediate Family of First Responders Exclusively*
Regular Class
$63.75 per month for the first person
$41.25 per month for the second person
$30.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
Little Vikings
$41.25 per month for the first person
$26.25 per month for the second person
$15.00 per month for the third person
FREE for the fourth person and on
*First responders are all branches of frontline law enforcement (including emergency services dispatchers), fire services, paramedics, and frontline healthcare workers like doctors and nurses. Immediate family includes those living in the same household such as father/mother/brother/sister/son/daughter.
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 (without prior communication to the instructor) will be returned and penalized a $15 late fee.
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 Taekwon-Do 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 defense use. When the student thinks "this is boring" or "I already know this", that's when the learning stops and that student 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" one another, however, in the dojang and as long as we wear the uniform of Taekwon-Do, we are family members in martial arts and we have no place for negative energy. If there is any concern, speak to any of the instructors so any concerns can be resolved 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 Taekwon-Do (36+ Mr. Csanyi Sr., 24+ years Mr. Csanyi Jr., 24+ years Mr. Morrison, 7+ 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. 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 that all of them have earned over the years. Concerns with students being disrespectful with instructors will be dealt with informally at first, then possibly escalating up to meetings with student/parents and/or outright dismissal from the school.
-Dress and deportment.
As a military martial art, Taekwon-Do 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 as soon as possible. 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.
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 Taekwon-Do 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 defense use. When the student thinks "this is boring" or "I already know this", that's when the learning stops and that student 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" one another, however, in the dojang and as long as we wear the uniform of Taekwon-Do, we are family members in martial arts and we have no place for negative energy. If there is any concern, speak to any of the instructors so any concerns can be resolved 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 Taekwon-Do (36+ Mr. Csanyi Sr., 24+ years Mr. Csanyi Jr., 24+ years Mr. Morrison, 7+ 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. 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 that all of them have earned over the years. Concerns with students being disrespectful with instructors will be dealt with informally at first, then possibly escalating up to meetings with student/parents and/or outright dismissal from the school.
-Dress and deportment.
As a military martial art, Taekwon-Do 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 as soon as possible. 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.
