Youth Martial Arts
New members welcome
The martial arts classes at the University of Calgary put a priority on welcoming beginner members and making everyone comfortable. Classes are set up so any level of participant and learn and grow into a stronger self.
UCalgary also offers adult clubs in each of these martial art disciplines, as well as judo, kendo and taekwondo. To learn more, go to our Intramural Sports page.
Kids and youth programs come with free parking included during the time of the sessions.
Youth Marital Arts
This kids program teaches practical defensive strategies within the tradition of classical Okinawan karate (Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo-jutsu). The program uses both modern and ancient pedagogical principles to develop exceptional strategies and characteristics for our students. This program develops values such as courtesy, humility, effort, focus, patience, perseverance and courage.
This is an excellent family program and parent-child participation is strongly encouraged.
Mon / Thu: Evenings
UCalgary Aux Gym
Welcome to the UCalgary Taekwondo program: Kicking Dinos. Taekwondo is a martial art from Korea characterized by its powerful and dynamic kicks. It is the only kicking martial art and is also an official Olympic sport. At UCalgary we practice both traditional and Olympic Taekwondo. We can guarantee you an awesome workout each session.
The Taekwondo tenets are:
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self-control
- Indomitable Spirit