Taekwondo Team

For more than 25 years, Variety Village has provided inclusive Taekwondo programming for athletes of all ages and abilities. Delivered under the curriculum and guidelines of the Young Choung Taekwondo™ Academy, our program offers both recreational and competitive pathways, with a strong focus on the sport principles of Taekwondo.

Our coaches are trained through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), and all classes follow the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. Through purposeful practice, athletes build technical skills, confidence, discipline, and respect while progressing toward their individual goals.

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Taekwondo Athlete Pathway

Our Taekwondo pathway follows the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, helping athletes progress from learning the fundamentals to developing advanced skills and competitive performance. With age- and developmentally-appropriate programming, athletes can transition through each level with the support of experienced coaches, building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of sport.

Pre-Competitive

This integrated recreational grassroots program provides an environment for all stages of development. Under the curriculum and guidelines of the Young Choung Taekwondo™ Academy, participants in this program will focus on initiating routines and structures, and introductions to specific Taekwondo skills.

Age Groups: 4-6, 7-11, 12+/Family
Season: 9–11 week sessions offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Training: 45-minute practice once per week

Competitive

High Performance - Young Choung Taekwondo™ Academy

Two taekwondo athletes wearing protective headgear and chest protectors exchange simultaneous kicks during a sparring match inside a gymnasium. One athlete in blue gear and one in red gear are both airborne as spectators watch from behind a barrier, capturing the intensity and timing of the match.

Team Highlights & Achievements

Ella Brewster earned a bronze medal in the Women's - 57 kg division at the 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Rome, an outstanding achievement on the international stage.
The team celebrated the successful promotion of 66 new Black Belts and advanced Black Belts during the first Black Belt Test held at Variety Village, along with multiple podium finishes at the Taekwondo Ontario Provincial Championships.

Support Our Team

Your generosity helps create more opportunities for children, youth, and adults with disabilities to participate in inclusive sports. Donations provide adaptive equipment, expert coaching, accessible facilities, competition opportunities, athlete development, and financial assistance, ensuring every athlete has the opportunity to train, compete, and reach their full potential.

Together, we're building a more inclusive future through the power of sport.

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Interested in Joining the Team? Contact Us!

Melanie Barber
Coordinator, Athletic Club & Sports Programs
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario & Variety Village
(416) 699-7167 extension #248
mbarber@varietyontario.ca

Master Rommel Cabanatan, ChPC, NCCP Level 4
Head Coach, Taekwondo Team
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ontario & Variety Village
rcabanatan@varietyontario.ca