My son decided he wanted to learn a martial art. Knowing nothing about the differences between…read moremartial arts, I decided to call a bunch of different gyms. Most of the gyms I called were very stand-offish and told me I should do some googling and then call them back if I had any questions. When I called Elite Taekwondo I ended up getting the Master on the phone. He was so patient and kind. Even though I asked a million "stupid" questions he answered every one of them. At the end of the call he invited us to come try out a class. My son was extremely awkward and shy. I had no idea what to expect. When we got to the gym we climbed the stairs with a lot of trepidation. What we encountered was a family. There were children and teens, moms and dads, young single adults and even grandparents. My son went into the class scared and came out so excited! The teacher was funny and made the warmups challenging but also doable for every level. When it came to learning taekwondo they gave the information in bite sized pieces that made my son beg to go back! My daughter who was very into sports and in really good shape had no intention of trying any martial art. But, after my son wouldn't stop talking about it, she decided to give it a try too. She could not believe how hard she was able to push herself. Next, some of the moms begged me to try it out with them. As someone who has been out of shape my whole adult life I did NOT want to even step foot on the mat. But when I did, I couldn't get enough. Before every class I would dread the hard work ahead, and by the end of class I couldn't believe how far I had come. Our entire family eventually ended up joining and we have never had as much fun, nor have we ever been as close as we were while training together. I never worry about my children out on their own now. I have seen my little girl throw a big burly man to the mats. I see the confidence they have and I know they can take care of themselves if they need to. If you ever wonder, the answer is yes, you should join a martial art. And yes, Elite Taekwondo is the best one to join.

Great Taekwondo gym for kids and adults. The gym has definitive program for each class and they…read moreadd also new classes from time to time. Instructors are definitely knowledgeable and a master of their craft! They are all great in handling children and their students. The gym promotes good camaraderie, team work, discipline among their students (children and adults) and makes a new enrolee feels at home. I can say that everyone there knows how to have fun and knows when to be serious at their craft or work out. Prices - decent and fair

Staff are very friendly and experienced. The teen/adult class is often quite full, but it's a good…read moreworkout and overall a great dojang. Sparring is this dojang's specialty, so if that's what you're looking for - this is the place for you. I'd encourage you to give this place a shot if you're looking to get into taekwondo.

Great family oriented business and my kids enjoy participating in as many sessions as they possibly…read morecan.

I have been doing martial arts all over the country for over 25 years. Different martial arts and…read moredifferent places. Paladin is small and personal and works hard to keep it simple and true to the "do". In today's world of the McDojo this is the furthest from it I have found in a long time including one of the most miserable and unscrupulous (and now infamous) schools that I have ever personally experienced and arguably in the whole country right here in Edmonton. Paladin is a breath of fresh air for a grown up (or a kid) that doesn't need all the BS politics and idol worship required in many (most) other schools.. keep up the good work Phil! I think the General would approve.

This place has friendly people, affordable exercise, and helps build confidence. I would recommend…read morePaladin over ANY other location you may be considering.

The community is inviting Everyone seems to be friendly. I…read morewasn't expecting a rude introduction, but everyone including the students were very nice. I have already started to build rapport with some people, and this was a nice surprise. With this said, the group can tend to get kind of cliquey. This is expected in any community, so I don't take any offense. As a timid guy, breaking the ice can be challenging at first. I'll just trust i need to give it some time. The facility seems like it does the job fine. i haven't noticed anything vital to the facility that is missing. It is not the biggest or fanciest looking facility, but it shouldn't affect the class. One major thing i would like to see, is increasing the length of the class. I can sometimes leave the class feeling like i could be doing more drilling. My favourite class was my one on one work, because i was able to spend a lot of time perfecting something i had just learned. Even during this class, I wanted to stay longer. Conditioning sucked...

From the owner: Serving the communities of North Edmonton, St Albert, and Sherwood Park, Spirit is the premier…read moreplace for Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Ladies Fitness, Children's Martial Arts, Fitness Kickboxing, and Yoga. Exceptional Facilities, Top Trainers. At Spirit Taekwondo, we teach the fundamentals of Martial Arts by combining the time tested Eastern philosophy of Martial Arts with the modern approach of Western teaching strategies. We offer a well-balanced program for adults and children that emphasize pride, self-esteem, fitness, and integrity.

So excited for my son Cruz & nephew Dresden, starting their journey into taekwondo. Taekwondo was a…read moreGIANT part of my life, I started as a young girl until my adulthood. Being a student, a helper, a junior instructor with the leadership team & my final journey as instructor with my dear friend Jessica. Even when I retired, it has always been in my heart - I can still recall my self-defense, some of my poomsae's, step defense, board/brick breaking, life lessons & the cherished relationships I've made. I must stress the importance of my training as I unfortunately in my life found myself in a very scary violent domestic violence relationship. I truly do feel that my taekwondo training possibly saved my life, I believe in multiple situations I found myself in - it detoured him from the volatile confrontation turning into a very real scary physical one from happening. It also gave me the confidence to stand up for myself & create a 'safe plan' to leave this toxic relationship... now that I have my son I cant stress the importance of self-defense. I brought my son & nephew for their first class & it was a very heart melting moment for me as I watched my beloved head master Derek Sadler tie my son's & my nephews white belt for their first class. As he did mine many years ago. There is no doubt in my mind my son & nephew are is great hands. I'm looking forward to watching their journey & watching many more belts being tied. Precision Martial Arts Academy

The Core-Kickboxing class offered here is absolutely amazing and guaranteed to deliver results both…read moreinside and out. Alternating activities in each class, instructor Derek Sadler keeps classes interesting by incorporating bag work with punching and kicking drills as well as core strengthening exercises and circuits. Expect to sweat during class and feel like you can take on the world when you leave. Cute sign above sink in change room says No Vomiting. :) Yeah, it's hardcore, but that's what you came for, right? Not to mention, the benefits of learning self-defense and meeting new people. The environment is friendly, welcoming and supportive. All levels of participation are accommodated in class without deterring anybody's ability to derive the absolute best experience. I wholeheartedly recommend!

I recently rediscovered sir Adam Forest's new school. I signed myself and my 10 year old son up. We…read morelove it!! Great atmosphere,it's fun and really good excercise. We go as often as possible. Moneca ma'am is great too. I would highly recommend this tae kwon do dojang to anybody interested in a fun healthy way to get in shape.

From the owner: We have a strong martial arts program, with 26 years of experience we are proud of the fact we have…read morebeen ranked # 1 as character development school in Alberta. Are women's empowerment program is well recognized in the community included in that is women's self defense classes. Our children Taekwondo Lessons are really popular here in Sherwood Park as well we have attracted a good student base of Adults.