Traditional Tae Kwon-Do for ages 12 and up. Most adults walk in with no experience and little fitness. What they find surprises them.
Everyone thinks both before they book. Here's what our members discovered.
A full body workout that doesn't feel like a gym.
Strength, conditioning, flexibility, cardio built around technique instead of treadmills. Most adults notice the difference sooner than they expect.
Sharper mind. Less stress.
A full session of focused training pulls you out of work mode. Better sleep, better focus the next day, real mental clarity. The part most adults don't expect.
Real self-defence. Skills that translate.
Sparring, blocking, controlled contact training. Situational awareness. Not theory. Applied skills you would use under pressure.
The gym membership.
"I had a gym membership for two years. Went maybe twelve times. Same workouts, no progress, no reason to show up."
Doing it alone.
"I tried YouTube workouts and running. Lasted about three months. No feedback, no community, no real reason to push through the bad weeks."
Action Tae Kwon-Do.
"Every class has a structure. I'm being taught, not just exercising. Three years in and I'm still learning."
Same structure every class. Mixed experience levels train in the same session, beginners next to black belts, with individual attention from qualified instructors.
Warm-up.
Dynamic stretching, cardiovascular conditioning, skill revision.
Technique training.
Kicks, blocks, patterns, self-defence combinations, application drills.
Power & conditioning.
Bag work, partner drills, strength and conditioning exercises.
Cool down.
Static stretching, reflection, progress check-ins with your instructor.
We get it, the unknown is what stops people. So here's a whole class, no surprises.
You arrive.
Park (free), find us, give us your name. Come in comfortable clothes, t-shirt, shorts or trackies, bare feet. We give you a quick orientation, point out where to leave your shoes and bag, and get you started.
Bow in.
Class lines up. The instructor helps you get settled. You're at the back of the line, you copy the person in front of you. That's the whole expectation.
Warm-up together.
Light cardio, dynamic stretching, mobility. You'll know within ten seconds if you can keep up, and the answer is yes. Goes at the pace of the whole class, not the fittest person in the room.
Technique drills.
Instructor teaches a kick or block, demos it, then you practise it. Partner drills with another beginner, usually one of our experienced students who's there to help you, not test you. You'll be corrected gently, no big expectations.
Cool down + chat.
Stretch and relax. The instructor will check in with you and other students. Class times and pricing are covered at the end of the session.
Children follow our 28-belt system. Adults and Teens follow the traditional 10-Kup grading system through to 1st Dan and beyond.
It starts at white belt.
Your first class is free. No uniform needed.
Built for the teenage brain.
Teenagers face social media pressure, academic stress, and a constant search for identity. Tae Kwon-Do gives them structure, mentors, and visible progress when it matters most.
The unique thing about our program: teens train alongside adults, not in a "kids' class". That maturity matters.
"My girl is really shy at the beginning, but now she's confident and excited about going to class."
"ATKD is amazing, great for your child's self esteem and self defence relating to bullying Highly recommend for all ages"
"Alex has thrived since starting a few months ago. He's found a positive outlet for his energy. He is responding so well to the guidance and instruction given by Seth. We've seen marked improvement in his behaviour."
"My daughter has been training with Action Taekwondo since she was 9 years old. 10 years, and 20 belts later, she is a 1st Dan black belt and instructor…. and is still absolutely loving it. Great school, great community. Get involved."
"Had a fabulous time, the instructor is wonderful. Absolutely teaching the children the discipline they need to get them through life."
"Action Tae Kwon Do has been life changing for me. Action Tae Kwon Do has greatly boosted my confidence, and taught me many different techniques to defend myself. I am never worried about school bullies anymore. Very grateful, thanks a lot!"
"Action taekwondo hasn't only taught my kids, but taught ME as well! I've seen how their instructors are so patient with them, thankfully, I've picked up their patience along the way and now I'm able to be more understanding of my kids. Thank you!"
"Our son has been taught by instructor Seth since he was five years old. Our son has flourished under his care and attention, learning life skills, discipline and confidence. Without a doubt Action Taekwondo has greatly helped in our son's development."
"My girl is really shy at the beginning, but now she's confident and excited about going to class."
"ATKD is amazing, great for your child's self esteem and self defence relating to bullying Highly recommend for all ages"
"Alex has thrived since starting a few months ago. He's found a positive outlet for his energy. He is responding so well to the guidance and instruction given by Seth. We've seen marked improvement in his behaviour."
"My daughter has been training with Action Taekwondo since she was 9 years old. 10 years, and 20 belts later, she is a 1st Dan black belt and instructor…. and is still absolutely loving it. Great school, great community. Get involved."
"Had a fabulous time, the instructor is wonderful. Absolutely teaching the children the discipline they need to get them through life."
"Action Tae Kwon Do has been life changing for me. Action Tae Kwon Do has greatly boosted my confidence, and taught me many different techniques to defend myself. I am never worried about school bullies anymore. Very grateful, thanks a lot!"
"Action taekwondo hasn't only taught my kids, but taught ME as well! I've seen how their instructors are so patient with them, thankfully, I've picked up their patience along the way and now I'm able to be more understanding of my kids. Thank you!"
"Our son has been taught by instructor Seth since he was five years old. Our son has flourished under his care and attention, learning life skills, discipline and confidence. Without a doubt Action Taekwondo has greatly helped in our son's development."
Full-time. Six days a week.
Canberra's full-time dedicated Taekwondo facility. Multiple Adults & Teens class times, free on-site parking. The room your serious training will happen in.
Visit Mitchell HQ →more venues. Same program.
Adults & Teens evening classes at community venues across North side, South side, Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra. Same curriculum, same standard. Trained close to home.
See all 17 locations →Still have questions? Book an Adults and Teens trial and we will answer them in person.
Yes. Most of our adult students started with no prior experience. You work at your own pace alongside qualified instructors and experienced classmates.
We have students from 18 to 65 who started at every fitness level. The belt progression builds conditioning incrementally. The first weeks focus on movement quality and technique.
Yes. From age 12, teens train in the same classes as adults. In practice this works well. Taekwondo is technique-based and the mixed age environment tends to raise the standard for everyone.
We will walk you through what works for your schedule when you attend your trial.
Typically three to four months of consistent training. We grade every three months.
Yes. A full 60-minute class at your chosen location. No uniform or equipment required.
Pick the venue closest to you. Wear something you can move in. We'll handle the rest.