beginner, advanced and everything in between
Our Lil' Ninjas program is the perfect way to introduce kids to Taekwondo through energetic classes packed with games, movement, and beginner martial arts skills. Designed for ages 4–7, this program helps young children build confidence, coordination, and focus — all while having a blast!
Benefits:
- Boosts balance, coordination, and motor development
- Teaches listening skills through fun, structured activities
- Builds confidence, focus, and respectful habits
- Supportive and engaging environment tailored to young kids
What to Expect:
- Fast-paced classes using drills, games, and obstacle courses
- Friendly instructors who specialize in working with young children
- No experience needed — beginners welcome
Our Youth Taekwondo program is designed for kids ages 8–13 who want to stay active, gain focus, and learn self-defense in a supportive setting. Classes combine traditional Taekwondo with fitness-based Kickboxing drills for a fun, challenging experience.
Benefits:
- Boosts confidence, discipline, and self-esteem
- Builds strength, coordination, and flexibility
- Encourages healthy habits and goal-setting
- Includes Kickboxing and agility training for athletic development
What to Expect:
- Structured classes with striking, forms, and pad work
- Instructors who specialize in youth coaching and motivation
- Open to all skill levels — no experience needed
Our Youth Taekwondo program is designed for kids ages 8–13 who want to stay active, gain focus, and learn self-defense in a supportive setting. Classes combine traditional Taekwondo with fitness-based Kickboxing drills for a fun, challenging experience.
Benefits:
- Boosts confidence, discipline, and self-esteem
- Builds strength, coordination, and flexibility
- Encourages healthy habits and goal-setting
- Includes Kickboxing and agility training for athletic development
What to Expect:
- Structured classes with striking, forms, and pad work
- Instructors who specialize in youth coaching and motivation
- Open to all skill levels — no experience needed
Build Confidence, Focus, and Fitness
Our Taekwondo program for children and youth in Burnaby is designed to help young students grow — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through structured martial arts training, students build coordination, discipline, and self-confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Whether your child is shy, full of energy, or somewhere in between, Taekwondo offers an outlet that promotes focus, respect, and self-control.
2 Weeks of Taekwondo Classes for just $39.
North Burnaby residents have been training with us for over 20 years. In that time we've fostered the trust of the community and have had a direct impact on the success of our students - many of which have gone on to great things and some still train with us! As a traditional martial art we are aware of the "blind spots" that martial arts might have within the scope of their training concepts. It's for that reason that our Taekwondo program incorporates elements of BJJ, Judo and Kickboxing. The result is a highly engaging and ever evolving program that provides an excellent framework for learning self-defence.
WHY Taekwondo?
As a martial art, if you think in terms of applied distance, Taekwondo is your first line of defence in an unarmed situation. Taekwondo also plays really well in combination with other martial arts and is the chameleon of the martial arts world. What most people don't realize is that most of the stars in the UFC have a background or at the very least Taekwondo training. Combine Taekwondo with BJJ (your last line of defence) and you have a formidable knowledge base to handle yourself in most self-defence scenarios.
Our Lil Ninjas program is for ages 4 - 7 years old. The focus of this program is to give a positive outlet for all that energy and give them a base for future martial arts excellence. We have an award winning curriculum that gives the "little ones" a spring board for success.
Our junior classes are for ages between 8 and 12 years old. These students differ from the little ninjas in the sense that they are exposed to the full curriculum and are expected to perform at a much higher level. The emphasis in this class is on discipline, technique and physical fitness.
In this class, green belt and above, are introduced to sparring drills, boxing drills, nunchaku training, single stick forms and more elaborate self-defense techniques.
Metro Performance Taekwondo Studio in Burnaby makes use of the BULLY SAFE KIDS approach, which teaches children skills on how to deal with teasing, bullying, and mean spirited kids in a non-aggressive way. Bully Safe Kids resolve conflict peacefully by remaining C A L M during any incident of conflict.
C - Cool down. When confronted by bullies, Metro Taekwondo students stay calm and in control. It’s important not to let the bully think he’s getting to you.
A - Assert yourself. . When facing bullies, Metro Taekwondo students stand tall and use a strong voice.
L - Look at the teaser straight in the eye. Metro Taekwondo students shows confidence by holding their head high. Children should not have an intimidated, slouched appearance. Bullies feed upon this.
M - Mean it! Metro Taekwondo students use a firm, strong voice. They learn to say what they feel, without being insulting, threatening or teasing back.
“It is not advisable to teach your child to fight back at a bully. On the other hand, martial arts training in its essence serves to bring out other valuable qualities other than brute force or vengeance. They teach self-restraint, self-discipline and confidence in your own physical potentials-all are important signals to the bully that you are not an easy prey.” -SUSAN MURPHY MILANO'S JOURNAL
Friday-2:30 to 7pm,
Saturday -9:45am to 1pm,
Sunday-9:45am to 1pm
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