TAEKWON-DO CLASSES AT GENESIS CENTRE, CALGARY NE

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a martial art, often called the "Art of Eight Limbs," that involves striking with fists, elbows, knees, and shins, and its training is a rigorous, full-body workout. The benefits include significant improvements to physical fitness, such as increased cardiovascular health, muscular strength (especially in the core and legs), and flexibility. Mentally, practitioners gain improved discipline, focus, and mental resilience, along with enhanced self-confidence and stress reduction. Additionally, Muay Thai offers a practical skill for self-defense, promotes a strong sense of community, and can be an effective tool for weight loss and overall well-being.

Our first class will take place on September 15, 2025!

KINDER KICKS PROGRAM

Inspire Martial Arts offers martial arts classes for children and adults. The Kinder Kicks programs is one of the newest programs for students ages 4-6.

Kinder Kicks introduces children to the fundamentals of Taekwon-Do including stances, blocks, punching, kicking, body control and mental focus in a fun and safe atmosphere. Come try a class!

KINDER KICKS INSTRUCTOR

MR. TEEGAN HEINRICKS, IV DEGREE

Did you know that Mr. Heinricks was once a Kinder Kick? His Taekwon-do journey began as a 5 year old boy who wrapped a white belt around his waist and never looked back.

Now 20+ years later, Mr. Heinricks has had the privilege of teaching students of all skill levels, physical abilities, and mental capacities, including Kinder Kicks aged children!

WE’RE DEDICATED TO TEACHING TRADITIONAL ITF TAEKWON-DO AS DEVELOPED BY GENERAL CHOI

Inspire TaeKwon-Do offers martial arts classes for children and adults ages 7 & up. Our classes focus on ITF Patterns with sine wave, Kicking & Punching Techniques and Fundamental Movements, Continuous Sparring, Board Breaking & extensive practical Self Defense techniques.

INSTRUCTOR

MASTER DANA JOHNSON, VIII DEGREE

Inspire TaeKwon-Do students have the privilege of training under a highly skilled 8th Degree Master ITF TaeKwon-Do Instructor: Master Dana Johnson.

Master Johnson has trained directly under, and was awarded his 4th degree directly from, the founder of TaeKwon-Do — General Choi Hong Hi. He also holds a 3rd Degree black belt in Japanese Ju-Jitsu and was control tactics instructor for the Alberta Justice Staff College in Edmonton during his employment as a law enforcement officer.

Master Johnson has taught martial arts seminars and courses throughout Europe, South East Asia and throughout North, Central and South America. He has also successfully coached international competitors to world championship wins.

VISIT US FOR A CLASS

Adults and children ages 7 & up are welcome to join us for a free trial class. Complete the registration form to get started. There is no commitment required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • You will find Inspire TaeKwon-Do inside the Genesis Centre, located at 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, Calgary. Our classes are held in the Community Gym on the lower level on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

  • Our new beginners are training Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

  • Monthly training fees are $90 per person and are payable in advance, set up on a monthly automated payment system. We offer discounts for multiple students living in the same household.

    Other expenses include the purchase of a training uniform for $75 and a full set of sparring equipment for $150, which is required before a student reaches the rank of yellow belt.

    Students will undergo periodic examination for their next rank. The length of time between ranks varies based on their level. A testing fee of $40 applies for each exam.

    All prices subject to GST.

  • We do not use contracts, but expect that most students will continue uninterrupted training at least through to the black belt level.

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