BREAK THROUGH
And Rise
to Your Dreams.

Whatever fitness level you are, your individual efforts determine your rate of progress.

Through your involvement, you will learn many exciting things and feel better than ever before.

Every student begins from scratch.

Every Master began as a white belt and is experienced in working with any physical limitation you may have to progress you safely through a lesson.

Exercises can be tailored to physical limitations.

Briargate Taekwondo School is definitely a safe space for Family!

We have family programs to encourage sibling and parent involvement!

If a sibling is too young, they are always welcome to observe until they are ready to join.

If you have no interest in finding balance, physical and mental strength, self discipline and a positive change in your life all while having fun with some of the best people you will ever know….Briargate Taekwondo School might not be a good fit for you.

It is important for parents and students to understand that rising through the ranks takes time and a lot of practice.

Time depends somewhat on your age (young children take longer), your abilities, and how much time you can devote to classes and personal workouts.

It takes most students about three years of in-class training under the supervision of a Certified Instructor to achieve the rank of Black Belt.

At this point you will be able to successfully protect yourself and recognize threats.

There is much, much more to learn.

Bowing is a way to show respect.

It is comparable to a Western handshake, not worship.

There is no religion in taekwondo.

You bow to your instructors and to other students to show that you respect them.

They will also bow to you to show you the same respect.

Taekwondo is a total body art.

All you need is you!

Your first class will be easiest if you wear comfortable clothes you can exercise in.

All other uniforms, apparel and safety equipment can be found at the Dojang (school).

Less is more!

Come in with an attitude of wanting to learn and you will not be disappointed!

Previous experience is great but not necessary.

There is joy in learning something new and mastering it. All you need is to commit to the first step.

Taekwondo is a Korean art, while karate is a Japanese art, and uses most of the same hand techniques as karate but emphasizes the kicks more.

Taekwondo is well known for its flashy, high, aerial and/or spinning kicks. However, all martial arts have benefits.

We believe that it is more important for you to be comfortable with the philosophy of the school, the instructor’s teaching skills, and the learning atmosphere than to choose a school based only on the style of martial art, the location, or the price.

Absolutely!

Some of the best martial artists, including instructors, masters, and assistants, are female.

Because taekwondo is a kicking art, it is particularly effective as a practical self-defense program for women and children.

Students who have practiced dance and gymnastics have an advantage when it comes to learning taekwondo.

Briargate Taekwondo students must receive a what a recommendation from an instructor to be eligible to test. 

Promotional testing is an exciting event for us! We hold a testing every three months.

Parents and friends are invited to come and watch.

No classes are held on testing days.

After a successful testing, the student is awarded a new rank and given a rank certificate.

We train students as young as about 4 years old.

We offer a free assessment to determine if your child is ready for classes.

You are never too old to start taekwondo, and we can tailor exercises to meet any physical limitations.

Properly taught, taekwondo does not usually create injuries, and can alleviate existing conditions.

We teach a practical, responsible self defense program.

Children learn that martial arts is not about violence but about developing skills they can use to safely control a challenging situation.

Any aggression the child brings in to the program gets translated into leadership and usually disappears with continued training and increased self-esteem.