Hello everyone! Students from Chang’s Taekwondo in South Surrey, Cloverdale, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, and Mission are enjoying their well-deserved Spring Break vacation! Let’s make a plan together on how to spend more time practicing each morning!Let’s break it down:During Spring Break, we have an extra 6-8 hours free every single day.That’s conservatively 84 hours over the next two weeks to enjoy ourselves, spend time with family, and recharge.How much time will you…Can you…Use to practice your Taekwondo skills?Will it be 5 minutes a day?Will it be 10 minutes a day?30 minutes?1 Hour?Whatever y ..read more

Hello, families! Today, along with your Chang’s Taekwondo Instructors from South Surrey, Cloverdale/Langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, Mission, and Abbotsford let’s explore a valuable lesson we can learn from Taekwondo: honesty. In the world of taekwondo, honesty isn't just about following the rules; it's about integrity, respect, and accountability. In taekwondo, honesty starts with respecting your instructors and fellow practitioners. By being truthful about your skills and abilities, you not only uphold the values of the sport but also foster a culture of trust and camaraderie within the comm ..read more

In the world of Taekwondo, your Instructors at Chang’s Taekwondo from South Surrey, Cloverdale/Langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, Mission, and Abbotsford know kicks and punches often take center stage but there exists a powerful yet underestimated tool – the art of verbal self-defense. For students, mastering the use of words can be just as crucial as perfecting their physical techniques. Communication is a fundamental aspect of self-defense in Taekwondo. The ability to assert oneself with confidence and clarity can prevent conflicts from escalating to physical altercations. Verbal skills empow ..read more

In the disciplined world of Taekwondo your Instructors at Chang’s Taekwondo from South Surrey, Cloverdale/langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, Mission, and Abbotsford feel the journey of a martial artist is more than a simple progression through various colored belts. Beyond looking great, the process of testing for new belts holds importance in the development of a student's skill and character. Belt tests serve as a structured evaluation, allowing instructors to assess a student's proficiency in techniques, forms, and knowledge of Taekwondo principles. This ensures that students advance with a ..read more

All your Instructors at Chang’s Taekwondo from South Surrey, Cloverdale/langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, Mission, and Abbotsford want to encourage our students to start setting their goals for the new year. Setting goals as a martial arts student lays the foundation for a successful and fulfilling journey. Start by outlining achievable objectives, like learning a new technique or earning a higher belt rank. Break these goals into manageable steps, ensuring steady progress. Regularly assess your advancements, adjusting targets as needed. Consistent training is key; commit to regular practice s ..read more

Elevate Your CHRISTMAS Break: The Surprising Benefits of Training with Family All your Instructors at Chang’s Taekwondo from South Surrey, Cloverdale/langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, Mission, and Abbotsford hope you you have a great Chirstmas season but want to remind you not to let your training take a back seat. Embracing practice during your break can yield unexpected benefits, and involving your family can make it even more enjoyable. Whether it's a quick workout, a jog, or a simple stretching routine, staying active can boost your energy levels and combat holiday stress. Family involveme ..read more

Changs Taekwondo Hello everyone! We are well into the new year and hope everyone is still going strong with their training. Chang’s Taekwondo Instructors from South Surrey/White Rock, Cloverdale/Langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, and Mission all want you to keep training hard and that we are here to support you. Today’s blog is about using different resources to get the most out of your training. Now your best resource is of course your Instructors! They want to help you, and love it when you ask questions in order to improve yourself. Those students who ask questions on how, and why we do thin ..read more

Changs Taekwondo Hello everyone! As we start to get closer to winter our days are getting shorter, darker and much more wet. Chang’s Taekwondo Instructors from South Surrey/White Rock, Cloverdale/Langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, and Mission all want to remind our students to stay warm, dry, and safe. This weekend we are heading into the time change and along with the recent unpleasant weather we have to be extra careful. One of the most dangerous times for our students doesn’t happen on the mats but coming and going from class. Here are some ways we can stay safe: 1.      When ..read more

Changs Taekwondo In today’s blog, we will be discussing the five tenets of Taekwondo and why they are so important to becoming an accomplished and respected martial artist. Students at all our schools in White Rock, Cloverdale/langley, Tsawwassen, Aldergrove, and Mission learn about all 5. Martial arts is more than learning to defeat an enemy or protect yourself from a bully, but also teaches its practitioners a new way of life. Taekwondo has done this by inducting the five tenets into its curriculum. These five tenets are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spiri ..read more

Thanksgiving is an important holiday in Canada and marks a time to be thankful and grateful for all the blessings in our lives! It’s also time to reflect on the people and things we might take for granted. This could be our friends and family, or the adventures and activities were able to experience. At Chang’s Taekwondo, we are grateful for our incredible Taekwondo family and all the students and parents that support our schools. We are also thankful for our instructors and teachers that lead classes and grow our community. We wouldn’t be able to experience the joy and ex ..read more