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Taekwondo: beginner - kids (8 - 12 years)

martial arts & self defensecommunity
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 11:00 PM - 12:00 AMAcadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Taekwondo: beginner - kids (8 - 12 years)

About this event

Kids will be introduced to basic taekwondo skills that will help develop their self-control and discipline. Taekwondo focuses on self-defence techniques like: front, side, roundhouse and high kicks fist and elbow strikes forearm and palm blocks Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable clothes (uniform is not required), clean indoor shoes if you do not want to participate barefoot, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Time

11:00 PM

Wednesday • 1 hour

Venue

Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Event pricing

$73.5

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