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Master Song's philosophy

Master Song began his journey in Taekwondo at the age of 5, continuing as a dedicated athlete throughout elementary, middle, high school, and university. He served in the Marine Corps as a Taekwondo instructor and mortarman, where he further honed his skills and discipline.
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Taekwondo is not just about punches and kicks; it imparts essential life lessons.

Respect: To be respected, one must first show respect to others. Taekwondo starts and ends with etiquette. Through Taekwondo, I learned the importance of respecting others.

Perseverance: Life is full of challenges, but the perseverance I developed through Taekwondo training helped me overcome every obstacle. Persistence and consistency are key.
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Discipline: Setting goals and working tirelessly to achieve them, even in the face of challenges or setbacks, is a core tenet of the Taekwondo philosophy. Students are encouraged to push their physical and mental limits, developing the resilience needed to overcome obstacles.
After 29 years of practicing Taekwondo, I am eager to share these valuable lessons with my students.

Master Song

meet Master SONG

2026 Pan American Championship
Gold Medalist | Team Canada Member

Elite Competitive Achievements

  • Canada National Championship / Canada Open Medalist
  • Multiple-Time Medalist & MVP (Korea National and Provincial Championships)
  • Commendation Award Recipient (World Taekwondo / WT)

Leadership & Governance

  • Member of the Nomination Committee (Taekwondo Canada)
  • Member of Team Canada (National Team)

Professional Certification & Education

  • 6th Degree Black Belt: Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)
  • Certified Taekwondo Coach & Instructor: National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Canada
  • Certified Master Instructor: Kukkiwon
  • Bachelor of Arts in Taekwondo: Korea National Sport University (KNSU)
  • Graduated with Honours as a 4-Year Excellence Scholarship Student
  • Captain of the Taekwondo Team: Pungsaeng Middle & High School
  • Black Belt in Judo

Professional Leadership & Public Service

  • 30+ Years of Martial Arts Experience
  • 18+ Years of Professional Teaching Experience
  • Auxiliary Police Constable: Toronto Police Service (TPS)
  • Sergeant (Honourably Discharged): Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC)
  • Lead Taekwondo & Self-Defence Instructor for the Marine Corps
29 years +
EXPERIENCE
19 years +
TEACHING TAEKWONDO
1000 +
TEACHING STUDENTS MORE THAN

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OUR VALUES
Family

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and that people should leave work in better condition than when they came

Respect

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and that people should leave work in better condition than when they came

Heritage

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and that people should leave work in better condition than when they came

Healthy LIFESTYLE

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and that people should leave work in better condition than when they came

Quality Martial Arts

We believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and that people should leave work in better condition than when they came

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