January and February are going to be busy months at Tien Lung, and you can find out all the details below:
Classes Resume 2025
Classes will resume on January 6, 2025! Our class schedule will remain the same as we start the new year. Please feel free to refer to our schedules and calendar below.
Alberta TKD Merch Collection
As our club gears up towards the next competition opportunity, this also means new team wear! We’ve decided to put together an Alberta themed collection, and the best part? It will be available to everyone!
Check out the full details at the link below! Pre-orders are now available online or in person. A portion of each item sold will support our athletes! Pre-orders will be available until the end of February 2025 and are expected to be ready for pick up March/April 2025. Order notifications will be sent via email!
PD Day and Teacher's Convention 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!
-January 29 (EPSB PD Day)
-February 18 (EPSB PD Day)
-February 26 (ECSD Non-Instructional Day)
-February 27-28 (Teacher’s Convention)
*Membership discounts apply! (Daily Dragons, all camps within the school year are included, please make sure to register!). Please contact us to register!
Valentine’s Day Sleepover
Take advantage of a kid-free night while they're at the dojang for a costume contest, movies, games, pizza and MORE. On February 14/15, drop your kid(s) off to hangout with their instructors and peers! We'll take care of your kid(s) so that you can have a break! Drop off is at 6:30pm (February 14). They'll be ready for pick up by 10:00am (February 15) after a light breakfast!
Bring a guest! We'd love to have your siblings or friends join us! Registration is now available below. Please bring: Sleeping bag, pillow, PJs, toothbrush, change of clothes, and 1 stuffed toy (optional).
Family Day Closure
Please be aware that combined class on February 15 will be cancelled due to the Valentine’s sleepover. The dojang will be closed for Family Day on February 17, all classes and programs will be cancelled.
Black Belt and 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 February 13. 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 February 20 (6-8pm): Written Knowledge
Friday February 21 (6-8pm): Fitness
Tuesday February 25 (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.
Mini Dragons Spring Session
We're so excited for the start of our next Mini Dragons Session on February 22! 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 Spring session will include up to 15 classes starting February 22 and finishing on June 21. Registration also includes a t-shirt and belt. Sign up is now available!
Mini Dragons Spring Session Registration Options:
Single Class Pass - $25
10 Multi-Class Pass - $200
5 Multi-Class Pass - $250
Casino Fundraiser
We have a casino fundraiser event with AGLC on February 26 and 27, 2025 and we need volunteers! As a non-profit organization we could really use your support. We're looking for members, family & friends that are over 18 to assist with various positions. Volunteer registration is now available below! You can also register in person at our facility or by phone.
Location: Pure Casino Yellowhead, 12464 153 St NW
Training is provided by our Casino Advisors. The work is easy, and it is a relaxed, fun time. A meal is provided for each shift. The club will reimburse you for child care and transportation to and from the Casino by taxi or bus (Receipt must be submitted).
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 March 5! 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 March 5 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, black belts, and select students 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 February 26.
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.
