October and November going to be a busy months at Tien Lung, and you can find out all the details below:
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser
Doughnut Forget to Treat Yourself. From September 22 – Oct 24, we have Krispy Kreme doughnuts available! Pre-order online or purchase on-site on Oct 25!
Order Pick-up: Pick up will be available on Oct 25 at our facility (10744 124 Street, 10am-6:00pm) Krispy Kreme (Dozen Box) - $15.00 Original Glazed, 12 doughnuts per box *Limited supply available
Teacher Strike Day Camps
While school's out we've got you covered! Drop your kids off at the dojang and let them burn off their energy! Starting October 6, in light of ATA job action we're offering alternative programming!
- Full day camps running from 9am through to 4pm.
- Early drop off (8-9am) and late pick up (4-6pm) available!
- Participants can expect a variety of activities such as dynamic games, field trips, martial arts classes, crafts, and MORE.
- Our awesome instructors will be leading and supervising your children throughout the day!
- Open to ages 4+!
- Registration is available per day and/or by week to best provide flexibility to your needs.
To best help families and support our community during this difficult time, we will offer these day camps to everyone at a discounted rate!
- $50 per day - single day registration
- $40 per day - per week registration
- Register at the link below!
A general weekly itinerary will be emailed to all those registered in advance, please check your inbox before the start of the week!
Please bring the following items:
- Lunch (no microwavable items please)
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity
- Dobok & belt for Taekwon-Do class
- New members can purchase a Dobok (uniform) at a discounted rate ($25)!
Become fit, improve athleticism, and spur confidence through our programs! We grow both the mind and body while building lasting friendships. Children will develop discipline, perseverance, and goal setting in a structured positive environment. Have your friends sign up and join camp with you! Siblings are also welcome! Available space will be limited.
For our after-school program members, a matching account credit will be applied for any automatic dues processed during the start of October. Please feel free to use this credit towards our Teacher Strike Day Camps! We are committed to offering our Daily Dragon students first priority access during the job action period! Please look forward to a following email with more information.
Thanksgiving Closure
The dojang will be closed from Saturday, October 11 to Monday, October 13 for the long weekend. All classes and programs will be cancelled!
Black Belt & Instructor Testing
Our next Black Belt and Instructor examination will be underway in October! Split over multiple days, our candidates will put their skills and abilities to the test. All requirements must be completed prior to October 16. We welcome everyone to come watch and cheer them all on! Please note that the times listed may vary depending on the course of the test. Good luck to all our candidates!
Tentative Itinerary
Thursday October 16 (6-8pm):
-Written Knowledge
Friday October 17 (6-8pm):
-Fitness
Tuesday October 21 (5:30-8pm):
-Step Sparring
-Self Defense
Thursday October 23 (5:30-8pm):
-Patterns
-Sparring
-Board Breaking
-Presentation Ceremony
For any students who are close to their Black Belt, make sure to get in your trial fitness exam and spectate a full testing (as required to test)! Not only will this be great practice, but it will also help you get a much better idea of what to expect.
Colour Belt Graduation
All our students have been hard at work, and it will soon be time to celebrate their success! Our next Graduation will be on October 25! All students who have completed their chapter requirements and are eligible to graduate will be presented with their new belt! Of course, your friends and family are invited and welcome to attend. Our graduation ceremony will be during Saturday afternoon on October 25 from 1:00-2:00pm. Please arrive early and check in to confirm your appropriate belt and size! We're overjoyed to host another large graduation event for all our students. We've even got a performance from our demo team in store! As part of the ceremonies, each student group will also perform their patterns before receiving their new belts. Once the graduation has been completed, students will have the opportunity to take photos with their instructors!
Tentative Schedule
12:30pm - Check In
1:00pm - Bow in, Graduation Ceremonies Begin
1:15pm - Belt Presentations and Demo
2:00pm - Group Photo, and Instructor Photo Opportunity
Please keep up with your practice and be prepared to test for your progress stripes in the coming weeks. For those of you who would like extra help, book a private lesson today! All colour belt graduation requirements must be completed prior to October 18.
Graduation Grace Period
For those of you who didn’t quite make it in time to graduate, we have a grace period in which we’ll catch up the remaining students who missed part of the semester due to absences over the summer. Please be ready to test and have all your examination requirements completed. Upon passing all their progress stripes, we’ll present them with their new rank in the following class. The grace period will be in effect from Oct 27 until November 21.
Buddy Day x Halloween Sleepover
On October 25, we’ll be combining two of our crowd favourite events! From 6:00-7:00pm, have your friend join us at our Buddy Day event for a FREE fun and exhilarating martial arts class open to ages 4+. From kicks to breaking boards, we can’t wait to show them why we love what we do! All your buddy (or their parent) needs to do is register with the attendee’s name and sign our liability wavier. We kindly ask that all guests register in advance and bring comfortable clothing for physical activity.
And the fun doesn’t stop there… Afterwards is our Halloween Sleepover! Parents can take advantage of a kid-free night while you’re at our facility for a costume contest, movies, games, hot dogs, and MORE. The best part? Guests who register for Buddy Day will be emailed a code for 50% off the sleepover’s regular price ($75 per person) right after registration!
Pick up will be the following morning by 10 am (October 26) after a light breakfast. Parents, if you would like to pick up your kid(s) at an earlier time, let us know in advance and we will gladly accommodate.
A portion of all proceeds go towards supporting our athletes traveling to Newton's TKD Championships in Markham, Ontario this November!
Open to ages 4+, event registration $75 per person, membership discounts apply*
What to bring to the sleepover: Halloween costume, sleeping bag, pillow, PJs, toothbrush, change of clothes, and 1 stuffed toy (optional)
Buddy invitation slips are available at the front desk! You can also use/share the following links below.
Halloween Closure
All evening classes on Oct 31st will be cancelled. We hope everyone has a spooky Halloween! For our after-school program, pickups will be as normal. However instead of class, we'll have a Halloween party! Show off your costume to your peers and instructors!
Ontario Tournament Closure
Please be aware that the dojang will be closed during the period of November 3-11, 2025. Our athletes and coaches will be heading out to Markham, Ontario to compete in Newton’s VIII Open TKD Championships! We wish everyone the best of luck! All classes and Daily Dragon Pick ups will be cancelled during this period. Thank you everyone for understanding and supporting our team.
Tournament Watch Party
On November 8 and 9, come hang out at the dojang for a tournament watch party with Mr. Chan, Ms. Magnan, and Mr. Edrada! Cheer on our team as they compete in Markham, Ontario in Newton’s VIII Open TKD Championships. We’ll be live streaming directly from the competition to bring the action back to you!
Colour Belts: November 8
Opening ceremonies (7:00-8:00am)
Ages 9- & Ages 15+ (8:00am-11:00am)
Ages 10-14 (11:00am-2:00pm)
Black Belts: November 9
Opening ceremonies (7:00-7:30am)
All Black Belts (7:30am – 2:00pm)
Please be aware that due to the nature and scheduling of the event, competitors will be up throughout the day. Times listed above are tentative and subject to change. We’re so thankful to have your support! More details to be provided soon.
All Is Bright (124 Street Festival)
At the beginning of every winter season, 124th Street hosts a light up festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday November 15 (4-8pm), as we join in the festivities and host an open house! As part of the event, we’ll provide free hot chocolate while offering board breaking lessons. You might even get to see more demonstrations from our instructors and students! Of course, there will also be plenty of other fun activities all around as well. We'd love you to have you stop by. We're also looking for volunteers! If you'd be interested in helping, please get in touch with Mr. Staerkle!
Ongoing Renovations
We kindly thank you for your patience through our facility improvements! Please excuse our mess and we apologize for any inconveniences. Please come check in at the reception desk upstairs upon your arrival.
