October and November are going to be a busy months at Tien Lung, and you can find out all the details below:
Mini Dragons Fall Session
We can't wait for the start of our next Mini Dragons Session on September 21! Bond with your child while developing essential cognitive and psycho-motor skills in our parents & tots’ program for ages 2-3. Build a foundation for success through physical literacy. We teach focus, coordination, and listening skills! Our Fall session will include 10 classes starting Sept 21 and finishing on Dec 14. Registration also includes a t-shirt and belt. Learn more and register below!
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Closure
The dojang will be closed for Monday, September 30. All classes and programs will be cancelled!
Fall Photo Shoot
We loved our pictures from our last two photo shoot events, so we're back for more! We're inviting our Elite students and our instructors for another opportunity for awesome photos and videos. More details will be finalized soon, please confirm your attendance for October 6 with Mr. Phung!
PD Day Camps
We've got you covered with day camps when school's out! Single day registrations available at $75 per day. Learn more and register below!
October 11 (EPSB PD Day)
November 1 (EPSB PD Day)
*Membership discounts apply! (Daily Dragons, all camps within the school year are included, please make sure to register). Please contact us to register!
Thanksgiving Closure
The dojang will be closed from Saturday (October 12) to Monday (October 14) for the long weekend. All classes and programs will be cancelled!
Black Belt & Instructor Testing
Our next Black Belt and Instructor examination will be underway in October! Split over multiple days, our candidates will put their skills and abilities to the test. All requirements must be completed prior to October 10. We welcome everyone to come watch and cheer them all on! Please note that the times listed may vary depending on the course of the test. Good luck to all of our candidates!
Tentative Itinerary
Thursday October 17 (6-8pm): Written Knowledge
Friday October 18 (6-8pm): Fitness
Tuesday October 22 (5:30-8pm): Step Sparring , Self Defense , Patterns , Sparring, Board Breaking, and Presentation Ceremony
For any students who are close to their Black Belt, make sure to get in your trial fitness exam and spectate a full testing (as required to test)! Not only will this be great practice, but it will also help you get a much better idea of what to expect.
Colour Belt Graduation
All of our students have been hard at work and it will soon be time to celebrate their success! Our next Graduation will be on October 23! All students who have completed their chapter requirements and are eligible to graduate will be presented with their new belt! Of course, your friends and family are invited and welcome to attend. Our graduation ceremony will be during evening class on October 23 from 6:30-7:30pm. Please arrive early and check in to confirm your appropriate belt and size!
We're overjoyed to host another large graduation event for all of our students. We've even got a demo from our instructors and black belts in store! As part of the ceremonies, each student group will also perform their patterns before receiving their new belts. Once the graduation has been completed, students will have the opportunity to take photos with their instructors!
Tentative Schedule
6:00pm - Check In
6:30pm - Bow in, Graduation Ceremonies Begin
6:45pm - Belt Presentations and Demo
7:30pm - Group Photo, and Instructor Photo Opportunity
Please keep up with your practice and be prepared to test for your progress stripes in the coming weeks. For those of you who would like extra help, book a private lesson today! All colour belt graduation requirements must be completed prior to October 17.
Graduation Grace Period
For those of you who didn’t quite make it in time to graduate, we have a two-week grace period in which we’ll catch up the remaining students who missed part of the semester due to absences over the summer. Please be ready to test and have all of your examination requirements completed. Upon passing all of your progress stripes, we’ll present them with their new rank in the following class. The grace period will be in effect from Oct 28 until November 8.
Halloween Closure
All evening classes on Oct 31st will be cancelled. We hope everyone has a spooky Halloween! For our after-school program, pickups will be as normal with the dojang remaining open until 6pm.
Buddy Day x Halloween Sleepover
On November 1, we’ll be combining two of our crowd favourite events! From 6:30-7:45pm, have your friend join us at our Buddy Day event for a FREE fun and exhilarating martial arts class open to ages 4+. From kicks to breaking boards, we can’t wait to show them why we love what we do! All your buddy (or their parent) needs to do is register with the attendee’s name, and sign our liability wavier. We kindly ask that all guests register in advance and bring comfortable clothing for physical activity.
And the fun doesn’t stop there…
Afterwards is our Halloween Sleepover! Parents can take advantage of a kid-free night while you’re at our facility for a costume contest, movies, games, pizza, and MORE. Of course, we'd love to have your buddy join us! And the best part? Guests who register for Buddy Day will be emailed a code for 50% off the sleepover’s regular price ($75 per person) right after registration! Pick up will be the following morning by 10 am (November 2) after a light breakfast. Parents, if you would like to pick up your kid(s) at an earlier time, let us know in advance and we will gladly accommodate.
Open to ages 4+, event registration $75 per person, membership discounts apply What to bring to the sleepover: Halloween costume, sleeping bag, pillow, PJs, toothbrush, change of clothes, and 1 stuffed toy (optional)
Buddy invitation slips will soon be available at the front desk! You can also use/share the following links below!
Fall Break Camp
Join us for our Day Camps! Throughout out the school year, we run day camps for all PD Days and Seasonal Breaks. We'll have an awesome time with games, TKD, and more. Sign up online, by phone, or in person!
-Nov 8, 12, and 13 (Fall Break)
*Membership discounts apply! (Daily Dragons, all camps within the school year are included, please make sure to register!). Please contact us to register!
Remembrance Day Closure
The dojang will be closed for the Remembrance Day long weekend (Saturday November 9 to Monday, November 11). All classes will be cancelled.
All Is Bright (124 Street Festival)
At the beginning of every winter season, 124th Street hosts a light up festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday November 16 (4-8pm), as we join in the festivities and host an open house! We'll be provide free hot chocolate while offering board breaking lessons. You might even get to see more demonstrations from our instructors and students! Of course there will also be plenty of other fun activities all around as well. We'd love you to have you stop by. We're also looking for event volunteers! If you'd be interested in helping out, please get in touch with Mr. Staerkle!
Phoenix TKD Tournament Another competition opportunity is coming up soon! Phoenix Taekwon-Do is hosting a ITF based tournament on November 16. We'd love to take any Advanced/Black Belt, Elite, or Daily Dragon students who are interested in competing. Please take the time to discuss competing with your instructor should you be intent on attending the upcoming tournament. We encourage our students to take part in competitions for the valuable learning experience. It's also a great and fun way to test your skills! Registration forms and event information will soon be available!
Ongoing Renovations
We kindly thank you for your patience through our facility improvements! Please excuse our mess and we apologize for any inconveniences. Please come check in at the reception desk upstairs upon your arrival.
