Why Delta & Strawberry Hills Families Choose kids Martial Arts Over Team Sports?

Why Delta & Strawberry Hills Parents Choose Children's Martial Arts Over Team Sports?

If you're a parent in Delta, BC, you’re likely weighing extracurricular options for your child—should they play a team sport like soccer or hockey, or try a martial art like Taekwondo?
At Jong Kim Martial Arts, we’ve welcomed students from all over North Delta, including families near Strawberry Hills, Sunshine Hills, and neighborhoods surrounding local schools like Jarvis Elementary, Cougar Canyon Elementary, and McCloskey Elementary. More and more parents are choosing martial arts—and here’s why.

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1. Martial Arts Encourages Personal Growth, Not Team Pressure

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In team sports, a child’s success is often tied to the performance of their teammates. But in Taekwondo, every child progresses at their own pace and earns belts based on individual effort.
For students from schools like:

• Cougar Canyon Elementary
• Jarvis Traditional Elementary
• Gray Elementary
• Ecole Chalmers Elementary

…this environment creates space for personal confidence, improved self-discipline, and goal setting without peer pressure or bench time.

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2. Discipline & Focus That Carries Over to School

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Our martial arts programs are structured to improve not only physical fitness, but also focus, listening skills, and respect for authority—skills that help students thrive both in class and at school.
We often hear from parents and teachers at:

• Heath Elementary
• McCloskey Elementary
• Richardson Elementary
• Hellings Elementary

…that kids enrolled in our martial arts program show better classroom behavior and academic focus after just a few months of training.

3. Flexible Class Times for Busy Delta Families

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Team sports can mean unpredictable schedules and long weekends at games. Our martial arts school—just minutes from Strawberry Hill Library, Scott Road, and Nordel Way—offers flexible evening and weekend classes that fit around your family’s schedule.
Many of our students come from schools within a 10–15 minute drive, making Jong Kim Martial Arts a perfect choice for families balancing school, work, and extracurriculars.

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4. Year-Round, Inclusive Programs for All Ages & Abilities

👦 Unlike seasonal sports, Taekwondo is available year-round. Whether your child is 4 or 14, a beginner or experienced, our classes provide structure, motivation, and community.
And unlike team sports, every student gets to participate—no benchwarmers here. Every child works toward their own goals and gets celebrated for their growth.

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5. A Family-Friendly Environment That Builds Lifelong Skills

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Families from Sunshine Hills and Strawberry Hills often tell us they appreciate the respectful, safe, and welcoming environment at Jong Kim Martial Arts. We regularly host belt ceremonies, community demos, and even parent-child classes.
Many of our students stick with us for years—not just for the martial arts, but for the values we reinforce: confidence, humility, perseverance, and discipline.

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Why Delta Parents Trust Jong Kim Martial Arts

🌟 Our school is based in Newton but serves families from all over Delta. Whether you're near Watershed Park, Strawberry Hill Library, or commuting along Nordel Way, we’re close, accessible, and ready to support your child’s growth.

✅ Over 37 years serving Delta, Surrey & Newton families
✅ Certified black belt instructors led by Master Edward Kim (9th Dan)
✅ Convenient to families near Jarvis, Cougar Canyon, McCloskey, Gray & more
✅ Trusted by parents and teachers alike
✅ Free trial classes available

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Near You in North Delta, Sunshine Hills & Strawberry Hills

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Jong Kim Martial Arts is proud to serve students from across Delta, including those attending:

• Jarvis elementary
• Cougar Canyon Elementary
• McCloskey Elementary
• Gray Elementary
• Richardson Elementary
• Ecole Chalmers Elementary
• Heath Elementary
• Hellings Elementary
• Sunshine Hills Elementary

📍 Location: Near Strawberry Hill Library & Newton Wave Pool, with easy access from Scott Road and 72 Ave
🌐 Website: www.jktkd.ca
📞 604-590-1000 Book your free trial today and experience the benefits of Taekwondo for your child!

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