Whitby Taekwondo Academy

Every kid starts somewhere. They barely spoke their first week at the dojang - hung back, watched, and quietly learned every move. A few weeks in, they were raising a hand to answer. Now they lead the warm-up with a grin. The best part? That focus shows up at homework time and around the dinner table too. Confidence is built one class at a time, and yours can start here. Learn about our kids' and teen taekwondo programs at Whitby Taekwondo Academy.

Drop your kid's biggest confidence win from this week below 👇

Did they nail a test they were nervous about? Try something new? Stand up for a friend? Finish something that felt way too hard?

Big or small - we want to hear it. Parents, we know you're proud. 🧡

Confidence builds one small win at a time. Let's celebrate the kids of Durham together.

We are so proud of the effort, determination and heart the team showed at President’s Cup.

🥈 Laila takes home the SILVER! 🥈
What an incredible performance — congratulations, Laila!

A huge congratulations to the entire team for representing HPTAD with pride! 💙

Now it’s time to reset and get ready for the Pan Am Open this Saturday!

PRESIDENT’S CUP — TOURNAMENT DAY!

The HPTAD team is ready to step onto the mats in Peru!

Wishing Mateo, Jack, Matthew, Laila and Dylan, along with Master Ron, the very best of luck today!

Leave it all on the mat, fight hard, stay focused and represent Whitby Taekwondo with pride!

LET’S GO TEAM!

🇨🇦🥋 **IT’S COMPETITION DAY IN PERU!** 🇵🇪🔥

Our Whitby Taekwondo High Performance Team is competing today at the **2026 WT President’s Cup Pan Am**, and we want everyone cheering them on from home!

A huge shout-out to **Master Ron**, who is coaching and leading the team today, and **GOOD LUCK** to **Laila, Dylan, Mateo, Jack and Matthew** as they take to the mats against top international competition.

⏰ **Fights begin at 10:00 AM Ontario time!**

# # # 🔴 WATCH LIVE

**Ring 1 – Matthew & Jack**
Matthew: 108, 117, 127, 135
Jack: 109, 118, 128, 135

▶️ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzTg_fyaxQg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzTg_fyaxQg)

**Ring 3 – Dylan**
306, 314, 324, 332, 337

▶️ [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBYPgbRSF0JA](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBYPgbRSF0JA)
Select **Day 2 – Cadet & Junior – Ring 3**

**Ring 4 – Mateo & Laila**
Mateo: 412, 419, 430, 436
Laila: 426, 434, 438

▶️ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rim0CpEXsuU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rim0CpEXsuU)

These athletes have worked incredibly hard for this opportunity and we are so proud to have them representing **Whitby Taekwondo** on the international stage.

Tune in, follow the fights, and help us send some BIG Whitby energy all the way to Peru! 🇨🇦🔥

**LET’S GO WHITBY! 🥋💪**

A Huge Thank You to Steiman Smiles Orthodontics SteimanSmiles

The HDTAD Team would like to send a HUGE thank you to Steiman Smiles Orthodontics for their generous sponsorship and support!

Your contribution is helping make it possible for our athletes to represent Whitby Taekwondo on their upcoming journey to Peru! 🇵🇪

The team is leaving in just a couple of days, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what this experience brings. Your support means so much to our athletes, coaches, and families.

Again Thank you, Steiman Smiles Orthodontics, for believing in our team and supporting the next generation of high-performance athletes!

Meet a new young athlete at Whitby Taekwondo Academy where we’re building more than athletes—we’re building confidence, discipline, character, and champions for life.

Believe. Focus. Train. Persevere.
The future starts today.

**REMINDER** Whitby Taekwondo will be closed for our summer break from August 2 to August 8.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe, fun, and relaxing week with family and friends! ☀️

We’ll be back on the mats and ready to kick things off again on Monday, August 10. We can’t wait to see everyone back in class!

🎒 Looking for a fun, safe, and active after-school program? 🥋

Whitby Taekwondo’s After School Program is more than just childcare—it’s a place where kids build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and have an amazing time every day!

✅ School Pickup
✅ Daily Taekwondo Classes
✅ Self-Defense & Fitness
✅ Discipline, Focus & Respect
✅ PA Day Camps Included

We currently provide pickup from:
🏫 David Bouchard
🏫 Village Union
🏫 Dr. Robert Thornton
🏫 Pierre Elliott Trudeau
🏫 Pringle Creek
🏫 St. Charles Garnier
🏫 Stephen G. Saywell
🏫 Sir William Stephenson

Don’t see your child’s school? Ask us—we may be able to help!

📞 (905) 449-8532
🌐 whitbytkd.com

✨ Give your child an after-school experience they’ll look forward to every day while giving yourself peace of mind.

Limited spaces available for September—contact us today!