Vortex Taekwondo offers a wide variety of classes designed for children, teens, and adults. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, we have a program for you.


Kid’s Classes

Our Youth Classes teach more than just martial arts; they instill the values of teamwork, leadership, and confidence. Our instructors provide a safe and fun learning environment where children can grow at their own pace.

Belt Level: White – Green Stripe

Our Beginner Classes are tailored for students starting their Taekwondo journey. Designed to be fun and engaging, these classes focus on building foundational skills while introducing basic patterns (poomsae), self-defense, and fundamental techniques.
Students will:

  • Develop coordination and motor skills
  • Learn respect, discipline, and focus through structured lessons.
  • Gain confidence in a supportive and safe environment

Beginner Kids class at belt promotion test

Belt Level: Green – Red Stripe

Intermediate Classes are for students who have mastered the basics and ready to advance their skills.
These classes focus on:

  • More complex techniques and combinations
  • Intermediate patterns (poomsae) and self-defense
  • Fundamental sparring skills
  • Building strength, flexibility and endurance

round house kick of color belt girl

Belt Level: Red – Double Black Stripe

Advanced Classes challenge students to refine their techniques, master complex skills, and work towards achieving their Black Belts.
These classes emphasize:

  • Competitive sparring skills and strategies
  • Complex board breaking
  • Dynamic kicking techniques
  • Create and showcase their own self-defense

Advanced Class at belt promotion test

Belt Level: Black Belt

For students who are serious about mastering Taekwondo, this class offers specialized training for Black Belt students.
In this class, students will:

  • Master dynamic and advanced kicking techniques
  • Perfect advance patterns (poomsae) and techniques with precision
  • Engage in high level sparring

This class not only prepares students for higher ranks within Taekwondo but also develops the skills necessary to transition into competing.


Belt Level: White – Black

Our Teen and Adult Class is designed for students aged 14 and up, catering to all skill levels. From beginners stepping onto the mat for the first time to experienced Taekwondo practitioners refining their skills. These classes focus on building strength, improving technique, and developing practical self-defense skills in a motivating and inclusive environment.
Students in this class will:

  • Learn fundamentals including patterns (poomsae), sparring, and self-defense
  • Improve physical fitness, flexibility, and overall health
  • Engage in partner drills and group activities that encourage teamwork
  • Enhance mental focus, discipline, and stress management

Competition Class is designed to enhance skills and prepare for tournaments! We have both Intermediate and Advanced Classes that focuses on improving technique, agility, strength, and mental focus to help students excel in competitive Taekwondo.

Belt Level: Green – Red Stripe

The Intermediate Team is for students who are ready to take their first steps into competitive Taekwondo.
This team focuses on building a strong foundation in:

  • Basic sparring techniques and strategies
  • Understanding the rules and scoring of the game
  • Develop confidence and metal toughness for competitions
  • Participating in local and Provincial tournaments

Belt Level: Red – Black Belt

The Advanced Team is designed for students who have a solid grasp of Taekwondo fundamentals and are now focusing on competition preparation.
The goal is to help them transition into serious competitors by focusing on:

  • Developing a competitive mindset for tournaments
  • Technical and tactical strategy development
  • Improving physical abilities required for competition
  • Building game and ring management

Belt Level: Black Belt

The High-Performance Team is for athletes who have shown exceptional dedication and are ready to compete on the National and International stage. This team features multiple National Team members that travel to compete in prestigious events, such as Pan-American Championships, Grand Prix’s, World Championships, and the Olympics. This team focus on:

  • High-level sparring with a focus on advanced techniques and strategies
  • Vigorous physical conditioning to prepare for intense competition
  • Tailored coaching, including performance analysis and tournament preparation
  • Ensuring athletes can compete under pressure through mental performance strategies

Many of our instructors are High-performance athletes competing at the highest level in the sport of Taekwondo.

Josipa Kafadar celebrating after winning the Pan-American Olympic Qualifier