What kinds of events does Royal Tae Kwon Do host?

We run Tae Kwon Do testing and black belt testing events, and we also host tournaments and self defense seminars. You can see upcoming events listed under Events.

How can I join Royal Tae Kwon Do?

You can sign up through the Join link on our pages.

Where can I find information about Tae Kwon Do and our instructors?

Explore About TKD, as well as pages like GM Son and GM Jirgens for more background.

Royal Tae Kwon Do | Mixed Martial Arts in Sault Ste. Marie

Royal Tae Kwon Do is a leading martial arts school located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As the Northern Ontario division of the Royal Tae Kwon Do Federation, we are dedicated to providing high-quality self-defence training using strikes primarily by hand and foot. Our system incorporates ancient Eastern philosophy with modern techniques, including free-sparring, patterns, breaking, grappling, and escape techniques.

Classes at Royal Tae Kwon Do are conducted in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the George Leach Centre on 1520 Queen Street East. We have approximately 70 students in our school, with separate sessions available for teens/adults and children. Our classes are co-ed, and we maintain an excellent instructor-to-student ratio to ensure personalized attention and quality instruction.

The team at Royal Tae Kwon Do is led by three 6th degree black belt Masters: Don Buchan, Bob Burns, and Tom Kulmala, along with 4th degree black belt, Master Kelly Dawson. These instructors teach under the guidance of Dr. Karl Jirgens, an 8th degree Black Belt, who is under the leadership of Grand Master Son Myung Soo, 9th degree Black Belt and President of the Royal Tae Kwon Do Federation based in Toronto, Canada.

Tae Kwon Do is a sophisticated self-defence art that allows participants to use their hands and feet for blocks, strikes, and attacks for self-defence purposes. In addition to self-defence skills, Tae Kwon Do training has mental and physical benefits. It helps in building personal character, dealing with stress, and improving physical fitness.

At Royal Tae Kwon Do, we welcome men, women, and children of all ages to join our classes and experience the many benefits of training in this martial art. Our academy upholds the tenets of Tae Kwon Do, including courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey or an experienced practitioner seeking to enhance your skills, Royal Tae Kwon Do offers a supportive and challenging environment for growth and development. Come and join us at Royal Tae Kwon Do to experience the art and discipline of Tae Kwon Do firsthand.