Frequently Asked Questions

Choose the formal class that matches the participant’s age on the Registration page. Sparring and applicable poomsae training are part of that pathway and do not require separate registration.

Little Dragons is for ages 5–8. Youth & Cadet and Adult Taekwondo have their own age guidance and class times. Review the current program descriptions before registering; contact TNT if you are unsure.

These are core parts of the Taekwondo curriculum, with different eligibility by program and belt level. Little Dragons sparring is by invitation; poomsae is not required at that level. See each program’s current eligible class times.

No. Students are encouraged to attend as many eligible sparring classes as they can. Participation remains subject to age, rank, readiness, instructor direction, and safety requirements.

Current fees are listed beside each program on the Schedule & Fees page. Contact TNT for questions about payment or a particular registration.

No. Program registration and co-operative membership are separate. You do not need to become a co-operative member simply to participate in TNT programs.

Poomsae is a set sequence of Taekwondo movements. TNT’s learning guide explains its patterns and the Taegeuk forms.

You can contact TNT’s Safe Sport liaison or seek independent support through the Sask Sport Resource Line. The Safe Sport page also links to the independent online reporting route. If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.

The facility has some accessible features but is not fully barrier-free. Existing washrooms may not work for some wheelchair users or people needing additional transfer or support space. Please contact TNT to discuss your needs or arrange a tour before registering.

TNT is developing adaptive programming. Its current availability and registration status are shown on the Programs page; families can contact TNT to discuss accommodations in existing classes.

We chose the co-operative model because it helps us build a stronger organization around our instructors and students.

Instead of expecting instructors to teach classes while also carrying all of the administrative work involved in running a club, responsibilities can be shared among the Board, members, and other volunteers. That allows our instructors to spend more of their time developing curriculum, planning lessons, improving their own skills, mentoring students, and providing excellent instruction.

Students benefit directly from that structure through better-prepared instructors, strong organizational support, Safe Sport oversight, responsible financial management, and more opportunities for programming, equipment, accessibility, and growth.

The philosophy of co-operation also fits closely with the values we want to teach through taekwondo. Co-operatives are built around people contributing their skills and resources toward a shared purpose. Taekwondo similarly emphasizes responsibility, leadership, service, respect, and using what we learn to help others.

For us, being a co-operative is both a practical way to build a strong club and a reflection of the kind of community we want TNT to become.

The Governance & Transparency page lists approved public documents, including the Articles and Bylaws. Other documents are published there after approval.

The TNT Gallery is curated; photographs are not automatically imported from social media. TNT administrators decide which images are appropriate for public display, considering media consent, participant privacy, and Safe Sport.

The website does not state that competition is required. Ask an instructor about current competition opportunities and preparation before making plans.