Woo Yong's Taekwondo Academy

Friday June 5 Classes are cancelled due to our athletes and instructors attending the Black Belt World tournament on Saturday.

New Summer timetable.
Effective on 29 June to 29 Aug.

Huge congratulations to Rachel Nalepa for winning the Senior Female Athlete of the Year award at the Support 4 Sport Awards!
This is an incredible back-to-back achievement, as she takes home this prestigious honor for the second year in a row. We are immensely proud to see her hard work, dedication, and passion for Taekwondo recognized once again on such a big stage.
Rachel, you are a true inspiration to everyone here at Woo Yong’s Taekwondo. Keep shining and inspiring us all!

To those athletes competing in the East Coast Cup 2026 on Sat May 23: Please be present and in uniform by 8:30am.

Location: Eastern Shore Community Centre, 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour

Summer High Performance Training Camps available this July!

Today, Xavier and Yoonji competed at the 2026 Canada Open under the coaching of Master Jo.

Xavier faced the eventual gold medalist in the first round. It was a very close and exciting match, and although he didn’t win, he fought with great spirit and showed amazing skill and courage. His performance against the champion gave us a clear glimpse of his bright future, and we are very proud of his effort and growth.

Yoonji had an outstanding day. She fought strongly against athletes from the United States and Puerto Rico and advanced all the way to the final. Unfortunately, she was injured during her semifinal match against the Puerto Rican athlete and had to give up the final. She finished with the silver medal, but her determination, heart, and performance made this medal even more valuable than gold.

Both athletes showed true fighting spirit, respect, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of them and grateful to Master Jo for his guidance and support. This competition was another big step forward, and we look forward to what comes next!

Rachel Nalepa made remarkable strides in the 2026 Canada Open, claiming 2 silver medals in both U50 team and individual divisions, showcasing impressive dedication and skill 👏

Nationals brings together athletes from across Canada. Events are exciting to watch and we have 10 athletes competing! We highly recommend that students and families come out to cheer them on!

2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION:

Tournament will be held Feb 5 - Feb 7 at the Halifax Convention Centre at 1650 Argyle Street.

Link to an faq page addressing questions about the Convention Centre (such as parking): www.halifaxconventioncentre.com/attending-an-event/faqs

Link to information about the tournament, including spectator fees and schedule:
taekwondo-canada.com/events/national-championships/

National Championships – Taekwondo Canada Dates for Taekwondo Canada domestic events are subject to change based on the World Taekwondo and PATU official event calendars for 2026.   PRESENTS THE 2026 TAEKWONDO CANADA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Halifax, Nova Scotia February 5-7, 2026   Contacts Events – [email protected] Simply Compete & Gl...

New timetable, effective 5 Jan., 2026
HP Poomsae class on Saturday at 9AM

Happy New Year 2026!
Thank you to all our students and families for being part of the Woo Yong's Taekwondo family. Through Taekwondo, we continue to learn respect, self-control, and a strong mindset. We can’t wait to train, grow, and succeed together in the new year.