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Building Stronger Families Through Martial Arts in Surrey

In today’s busy world, finding something the whole family can enjoy together — across different ages and generations — isn’t easy. Sports like soccer and basketball tend to divide families into sidelines and spectators. But in taekwondo in Surrey, we believe the best way to connect is by sharing the experience side by side, on the same mats.

At Jong Kim Martial Arts in Surrey Newton, we proudly offer family martial arts classes that bring kids, parents, and even grandparents together in one supportive, active, and empowering environment.

This isn’t a new trend for us — it’s a tradition. Decades ago, Grandmaster Edward Kim envisioned the power of intergenerational martial arts training, long before it became a buzzword. He saw martial arts as a way for families to bond through shared goals, mutual respect, and quality time that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Why Family Martial Arts Classes Work

You might think, “Can a 7-year-old and a 47-year-old really train together?” The answer: absolutely — and they can thrive doing it.

Doctor Peter Ho : surgeon at Surrey Memorial Hospital.  Dr. Ho asked me if he could join his son and daughter's children's class.  I said sure of course.  He was excited as he, himself, had to use his time wisely as he was always a doctor on call 24 hours a day.  He delivered babies.  Dr. Ho and his two children became some of my best students ever!  They were highly skilled, motivated, and kind.  Dr Ho later got his colleagues and their children to join our Surrey taekwondo classes as well!  This was back in the mid 1990's and Grandmaster Edward Kim already saw family class.  It was not a watered down version of martial arts.  Instead, the kids in this class had to step up their game so they were learning on par as the parents and adults.  Kids, with proper guidance, can usually exceed performance of their parents.  They are like the best sponges in the world that soak up every technique and instruction without question: making their learning accelerated!

In our family classes in Surrey, students train alongside one another at their own pace, under the same guidance, learning the same principles of:

• Discipline
• Respect
• Focus
• Perseverance

Parents get to model effort and commitment. Kids get to see their parents as teammates. And grandparents? They bring wisdom, experience, and often surprise everyone with their dedication and spirit.

This shared experience helps break down communication barriers and replaces them with encouragement, laughter, and high-fives after every class.

A Legacy of Family First — Started Right Here in Surrey

Grandmaster Edward Kim recognized early on that families were craving deeper connection — not just the kind that happens while watching from the sidelines, but through participation, sweat, and shared success.
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He introduced family classes at Jong Kim Martial Arts long before other schools were offering them, because he saw martial arts not just as physical training, but as a bonding tool for families.

In a taekwondo class, everyone lines up by belt rank — not by age or title. That structure creates respect across generations and gives families a new way to connect, support each other, and grow together.

Real Stories from Our Mats

​We’ve seen:

• Mothers and daughters testing for black belt together
• Grandfathers starting taekwondo in their 60s to keep up with their grandkids
• Parents becoming assistant instructors after starting “just to try a class”
• Siblings encouraging each other instead of competing — because they’re working toward shared goals

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For many of our families, taekwondo has become more than an activity — it’s become part of their family identity. That’s the kind of growth that extends far beyond kicks and punches.

Benefits That Go Beyond the Dojang

Training together as a family creates ripple effects in daily life. Our families report:
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• Better communication at home
• Shared motivation for fitness and health
• Stronger emotional connections
• A healthy, screen-free routine they look forward to

Kids gain confidence seeing their parents challenge themselves. Parents gain empathy by learning new skills beside their children. And everyone leaves class feeling like they’ve achieved something together.
This is what makes intergenerational training in Surrey, BC so unique — it’s not just martial arts. It’s meaningful, quality time in an increasingly disconnected world.

Who Can Join?

Our family taekwondo classes in Surrey are open to:
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• Children aged 5+
• Parents of any fitness level
• Grandparents who want to stay active and engaged

Whether you're a total beginner or a returning student from years ago, our classes are structured to challenge and support each person at their level, while still training together.

Final Thoughts: Families That Kick Together, Stick Together

At Jong Kim Martial Arts, we don’t just teach martial arts. We create space for families to connect, challenge themselves, and grow — one class at a time.

If you’re looking for something more meaningful than dropping your child off at a team sport… if you’re ready to move from the sidelines to the training floor… and if you want to build a stronger family through shared values, we welcome you.

Because the family that trains together, grows together — in body, mind, and spirit.

📍 Join our family martial arts classes in Surrey, Newton!
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📞 Call us at 604-590-1000
🌐 Visit www.jktkd.ca to book your free trial
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to kids, teens, parents & grandparents

"Intergenerational training that builds more than muscle — it builds lifelong bonds." - Grandmaster Edward Kim (man of vision)

Unit 136 - 7536 130 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 1H8. Canada.