Programs Β· Competition
Calgary Taekwondo Competition Team
Coached by a man who stood on the Korean national podium four times. If your athlete wants tournaments, this is the room where medals get made.
Who it's for
Invitation-based, effort-earned
The Competition Team is open by invitation to students (roughly age 8+, green belt and above) who show consistency, coachability and hunger in regular classes. There is no fee to be scouted β train hard in your regular class and Grand Master Cha will notice.
Two streams: kyorugi (Olympic-style sparring) and poomsae (forms). Athletes compete on the Alberta circuit, with pathways to national events for those who earn them.
Parents: competition is optional at this school, always. Students who never spar a tournament still reach black belt on the same curriculum.
Training
What team practice covers
Technical sparring
Ring craft, counter timing, electronic-scoring tactics and footwork patterns drawn from Grand Master Cha's own national-level career.
Championship poomsae
Presentation, power and precision β forms judged the way judges actually score them.
Competition mindset
Pre-fight routines, weight-class discipline and losing well. The part most schools skip; the part champions are built on.
Team training: sparring training Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:45β8:30 pm and Saturdays 12:15β1:00 pm (the Saturday sparring class is also open to Unlimited members), plus Saturday special training 1:00β1:50 pm β on top of regular classes. Team members are invited by Grand Master Cha, and tournament entry fees vary by event. See the full schedule. Red Phoenix also hosts the Calgary Open Taekwondo Championship. Starter prices are on the pricing page β for membership and team fees, call (403) 277-7937 with questions.
FAQ
Competition questions
How does my child get invited?
Consistency first: attend regular classes, show effort and respect. Grand Master Cha invites students when their fundamentals and attitude are ready β usually around green belt. You can also ask him directly for an assessment.
Is sparring safe at tournaments?
Athletes compete in full protective gear (hogu, helmet, shin/forearm guards, mouthguard) under certified referees, matched by age, weight and belt. Injuries are far rarer than in hockey or soccer.
How many tournaments per year?
The Alberta circuit offers roughly 4β6 events per season. Most team members compete in 2β4. Nothing is mandatory β the calendar is built with each family.
Champions are made in Tuesday-night practice.
Start in a regular class β the team will find you.
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