We are a martial arts school that maintains the traditional martial arts values while incorporating modern training and teaching methods. Our students achieve their belts in World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) Taekwondo, but we also have classes in grappling self-defence and weapons. We offer classes for pre-schoolers, children, adults and families and train in a positive atmosphere that emphasizes confidence, accomplishment and happiness. This provides an incredible experience that can be enjoyed by everyone ages 4 and up, regardless of previous experience.
Our classes are led by one of our World Taekwondo Federation Masters and frequently assisted by other qualified black belt holders to ensure we maintain one of the highest instructor/student ratios in Canada.
Based on traditional Korean martial arts, Taekwondo is modern, constantly evolving and is one of if not the most popular martial arts in the world. Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea, and required training for the South Korean military. Full contact World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo, known as Gyeorugi, is an event in the Summer Olympics. If you would like to be an Olympic athlete in the future, training at Studios Group Martial Arts can help make that happen!
(The alternative spellings of Taekwondo and Tae Kwon Do refer to the same sport. We choose to use the spelling Taekwondo at SGMA. The spelling Taekwon-Do is used by another Taekwondo federation and is not to be used when referring to the World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo that we teach and learn at SGMA.)
Our programs will help your whole family to:
- Feel more confident, strong, happy and independent
- Live a healthier lifestyle and have a winning attitude
- Dramatically improve flexibility, strength, endurance and coordination
- Create stronger bonds and longer lasting friendships
- Manage weight and improve overall fitness while learning new skills
- Help to release stress, learn to be more focused and self disciplined
- Learn effective self-defence
- Live and cultivate a culture of respect and courtesy
Our students:
- Get better grades in school and are often honour students
- Are excellent all-round athletes that have won many local, provincial and national awards in Taekwondo and in many other sports
- Move up faster in their careers
- Gain confidence and self-esteem while learning real, effective martial arts.
Classes are available six days a week in our fully equipped martial arts centre at 259 Midpark Way SE, Calgary, Alberta. We are conveniently located in Midnapore, just off MacLeod Trail South. Calgary Transit route #11 stops nearby and links to the Fish Creek/Lacombe LRT station, which is itself only a 20 minute walk from our facility.
If you are unsure if Taekwondo is for you then please contact us and discuss it with one of our masters or instructors. We'd be happy to arrange a free, no obligation class for you to evaluate both Taekwondo and SGMA. We will then be more than happy to offer you our new member special first month rate that includes a free uniform.
Please browse through the About SGMA links in the menu for additional information about our classes and instructors.
Whether you're ready to join or if you have questions, please use the Contact page to get in touch with us.