Dragon Taekwondo is a Martial Arts & Taekwondo Academy

Flexibility is one of the most important skills to train if taekwondo is the martial art for you. This is necessary for learning how to do most of the moves and techniques, including kicks. At Dragon Taekwondo, our martial arts classes and summer camps include flexibility training to help children and beginners achieve their goals and unlock the ability to excel in taekwondo. Learn more about how flexibility encourages improvements in martial arts and sign up for our summer camps below! The Basics of Kicking in Taekwondo Kicking is an important skill in taekwondo. These movements are also called Chagi. Every belt has a test involving kicking. To pass these tests, your child will learn a series of kicks. They will be instructed on how to practice the kicks with both legs so that they develop balanced skills. Your child will learn kicks that are great for use in sparring (which is also great for use in self-defense outside of a dojo.) They will also learn kicks they might be familiar wit...

  What could be better than experiencing our ninja course program in Milton? How about having one in your backyard? It may be too difficult to add in some of the more complex elements of our ninja courses, like the rock wall, but you can still create a challenge worthy of your little ninja warriors. Here are some of the physical obstacles you could add to your yard. Log Steps   Help your child learn balance and agility by using logs. Cut small logs down to size so they are a foot to two feet off the ground (if your child is young, or just starting out, it would be better to use mats that are flush with the ground to avoid injury). Set them up so your child will need to jump to get from one to the other. Use wide logs and ensure they are very stable to encourage safety. Walk the Plank   Walking down a narrow plank is a challenge for people of any age. Get a 2×4 plank of wood and some other supporting materials, like additional planks of wood, to hold it slightly up off the...

Looking for after-school martial arts programs? Or maybe other afterschool programs in Oakville that your child will want to attend? When your child is enthusiastic about the program, and they come home having learned something, you know it’s the right mix. Here are seven afterschool programs in the area that are perfect for elementary-aged kids. Dragon Taekwondo’s After School Program Offering martial arts is great, but it’s not all that our afterschool program offers. We’ve built a real curriculum that teaches children important skills ranging from anti-bullying activities to how to avoid Internet chat rooms. We are passionate about the health, wellness, and safety of our community’s youngest members and we promote that by providing top-tier exercise, learning, and safety training opportunities.  Sign up for Dragon Taekwondo’s after-school program today! Rising Sun Oakville Rising Sun in Oakville offers karate classes for kids as after-school programs. The organizers pick up the ...

Why sign your child up for a summer camp? When you’re looking for summer camps near you and you’re getting overwhelmed with choices, it is easy to forget what it is that you were looking for in the first place. Why are summer camps so important to kids and how should you assess the different camps available in Oakville? We’ll walk you through the most important advantages of the best summer camps below. Catch Up on Socialization For the last few years, it has been hard for kids to spend a lot of time with other kids their age. Many are experiencing delays in social skills and missing out on critical friendships that enrich their lives.  Summer camps  are a great opportunity for kids to meet children they don’t know through school, so they can get practice with introductions, bonding, and maintaining friendships. Encourage Independence Summer camps allow kids to develop self-sufficient skills in a safe and controlled environment. Being away from parents or teachers can allow ki...

You might frequently hear from  black belt academies for taekwondo   that martial arts and earning a black belt specifically help children (and even adults) develop and refine their character. How can a simple physical practice help you become a better person? Someone who is more focused, disciplined, and in charge of their self-image? We’ve seen many children and people grow through getting a black belt in taekwondo, even if they started off as pretty good people Black Belts are Personal  There are no public wins, goal-scoring, or glory-hogging in martial arts. Everything that you accomplish, you do on your own schedule and for yourself. There is still a public appreciation for achievements, of course. But it is not the same kind of environment as team sports, where one person or child seems to take more of the credit for a win, or a loss, than others. Black belts are always personal, and that helps you focus on yourself. Balanced Challenge  When something is too ea...

  When you first heard of a ninja warrior course for kids, you may have thought it was a cute idea but not an enriching one. It’s fun to climb things and move like a ninja, but is it really an experience your kid needs to have? In a time where kids are overscheduled, and there is so much going on in a family’s life, why make time for a fun obstacle course? There are plenty of reasons to enjoy a ninja course. Character Building Ninja obstacle courses help build more than just muscle. We believe that all taekwondo-related activities, including our obstacle courses, should be grounded in our values. Those include self-discipline, respect, self-control, sportsmanship, and much more. Through the ninja course, your child will be challenged mentally as well as physically, adding on another experience that helps them grow up to be a person who shares your values. There are no participation trophies here, but they’re also isn’t a crushing level of challenge. All challenges should be modera...

Have you thought of letting your kids get some winter fun in at Dragon Taekwondo? Martial arts are a perfect pursuit for the colder months. Here are seven reasons why your kids should try a winter camp with us. 1.Get Exercise In   It’s no secret that it is harder for kids to exercise and burn off steam when it’s cold outside. You may need to make up for the lack of outdoor activity with some more planned indoor activities. Kids can enjoy exercising during winter taekwondo camps despite the cold. 2.Social Development When kids are playing less outside, they are also spending more time online. That isn’t necessarily bad unless it cuts into their development, particularly their social development. You can break the screen cycle and get your kid face-to-face with other kids in a martial arts class. 3.Stress Relief When you burn off energy, focus on movement, and get out of the house for a bit, you feel a big stress relief boost. Kids are the same way. Modern life puts a lot of stress o...