Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we get asked

School & Contact

Four years old. Our Little Tigers program is built specifically for pre-school and kindergarten children and focuses on coordination, focus and confidence rather than combat.
Home →

No. Most adults who walk in have never done a martial art. You will start with the same white belt basics as everyone else, at a pace that suits you.
Home →

9159 25 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 0A5, in south Edmonton. We are open Monday to Friday 12pm to 8:45pm and Saturday 9:30am to 2:35pm.
Home →

Yes. The viewing gallery is open for every class and we encourage parents to use it.
Our School →

Yes, there is parking at the 25 Ave NW location.
Our School →

Absolutely. Call (780) 433-6567 and come by during class hours so you can see a class in progress.
Our School →

Between 12pm and 8:45pm on weekdays. If we are on the floor, leave a message and we will call back.
Contact Us →

Yes, at hongparktaekwondo@gmail.com.
Contact Us →

You are welcome to come and watch a class. For a trial class, call ahead so we can place you in the right group.
Contact Us →

Kids & Teens

Four is our starting age and the class is designed around exactly that attention span.
Little Tigers (4–5) →

That is a very common reason parents enrol. The class is structured in short segments precisely because focus is the thing being trained.
Little Tigers (4–5) →

Shorter than our older classes, to match attention spans. Call for the current schedule.
Little Tigers (4–5) →

Yes. Shy children are the reason this program exists. Instructors bring them in gradually, never by putting them on the spot.
Children's Classes (6–14) →

The opposite. Children learn that skill comes with restraint, and that is reinforced every class.
Children's Classes (6–14) →

Students test when their technique is ready. See our belt ranking and testing pages for the full progression.
Children's Classes (6–14) →

Full safety equipment is mandatory and contact is controlled and supervised. Sparring is introduced only after green belt.
Advanced Children's →

Yes. New teens start at white belt and progress into the advanced group as they earn it.
Advanced Children's →

Yes — both through physical technique and through the posture and confidence that make a child a less likely target.
Advanced Children's →

Instructors

Yes. He teaches on the floor and oversees the full curriculum and every grading.
Master Hong Park →

Traditional Korean taekwondo, including poomsae, sparring, self-defence and terminology.
Master Hong Park →

Yes — come in for a free trial class or call ahead and we will arrange a time.
Master Hong Park →

Yes. Every instructor working with children meets our screening requirements.
Instructors →

It depends on the class and time slot. Call us and we will tell you exactly who runs the class you are considering.
Instructors →

Yes. Senior students can enter our leadership and student-instructor pathway.
Instructors →

Free Trial & Programs

Yes. One class, no cost, no obligation.
Free Trial Class →

No. Comfortable clothes are fine for a trial class.
Free Trial Class →

Yes, our adult program starts at age 15 and trial classes are available for adults.
Free Trial Class →

Age decides the program; belt level decides the group inside it. We will place your child after the trial class.
Programs Overview →

Siblings of different ages train in their own age groups, but we schedule so families can come at the same time.
Programs Overview →

Most students train two to three times a week. Membership options cover different frequencies.
Programs Overview →

Adults, Family & Beginners

No. Adults join in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond and train at a pace that suits them.
Adult Tae Kwon Do (15+) →

No. Sparring is available to adults who want it, with full protective equipment, and is not compulsory.
Adult Tae Kwon Do (15+) →

No. The conditioning builds gradually and the class is scaled to the individual.
Adult Tae Kwon Do (15+) →

Age groups are separate, but classes are scheduled to overlap so you can attend together.
Family Classes →

Ask us — we have options for households with multiple students.
Family Classes →

Yes. The adult program is open from 15 with no upper limit.
Family Classes →

Typically a few months of consistent training, depending on attendance and readiness.
Beginner Program →

Not for your trial. We will tell you when it is time.
Beginner Program →

You will not be. New students join throughout the year.
Beginner Program →

Students who have reached the required rank and have shown consistent attendance and attitude. Ask your instructor.
Black Belt Club →