Kids Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do
in Burlington
Keep Kids Active!
Build Confidence!
Learn Invaluable Life Skills!
They're smart. They're capable. But something's holding them back.
Maybe it's the way they bounce between activities without finishing anything, or how homework that should take twenty minutes stretches into an hour of distractions. Perhaps you've noticed they give up the moment something gets difficult, or they doubt themselves before they've even tried.
You see the potential. The intelligence, the energy, the heart. What's missing is that inner confidence to try new things, the focus to stick with challenges, and the discipline to push through when it's hard.
For over a decade, Burlington families have trusted NextGen Martial Arts to help kids discover what they're truly capable of.
What's Actually Happening to Your Child (And How We Help)
The Reality: They can't focus for more than a few minutes. Screens have shortened their attention span, and sitting still feels impossible.
How ITF Taekwondo Helps: Learning forms requires them to memorize sequences of 20, 30, even 40 movements in precise order. Partner drills demand they watch carefully and respond accurately. Every class practices sustained attention in a way that feels like challenge and achievement, not punishment.
The Reality: They doubt themselves constantly. "I can't do it" comes out before they've even tried. They're afraid of looking silly or failing in front of others.
How ITF Taekwondo Helps: Belt progression shows them undeniable proof that effort creates results. That kick they couldn't do last month? They're nailing it now. Performing techniques in front of the class teaches them to push through nerves. Breaking boards proves to them physically that they're capable of more than they believed. This isn't fake confidence. It's earned.
The Reality: They quit the moment something gets hard. Homework leads to meltdowns. New challenges trigger immediate "I don't want to."
How ITF Taekwondo Helps: In class, there's no quitting when a technique is difficult. The structure is clear: you practice, you improve, you advance. Students learn that frustration is temporary and that persistence pays off. This becomes their default approach to difficulty everywhere else.
Why ITF Taekwondo Works for Burlington Kids
Since 2012, we've been helping Burlington families raise focused, confident kids. Our ITF Taekwondo program emphasizes traditional patterns, precise techniques, controlled sparring, and character development.
ITF Taekwondo training focuses on mastering forms—memorizing 20 to 40 movement sequences that build memory, concentration, and discipline. Students learn controlled, powerful techniques executed with precision. As they progress, they apply these techniques in supervised sparring that teaches timing, distance control, and composure under pressure. This complete approach, forms, techniques, and sparring, develops the mental focus, physical skill, and self-control that shows up in every area of their lives.
Sparring training is introduced gradually and always emphasizes safety and control. Students wear protective gear and learn to execute techniques with precision rather than aggression. This builds genuine confidence—not just knowing techniques, but being able to apply them calmly and effectively.
Kids actually want to come. They're learning skills that feel powerful and real, earning belts that mark genuine progress, training with friends who become like family.
The training is efficient. Two or three classes a week delivers measurable character development without consuming every evening. And here's what Burlington parents tell us: their kids have more focus and energy for homework and school after starting martial arts, not less.
What Are
Our Parents Saying
Kelly
"We signed our girls up (9 & 11) and they love the friendships, the daily Taekwon Do lessons, and the leadership. I feel confident knowing they're picked up every day and going to a place where they're truly cared for. The atmosphere is positive. The mentorship aligns with our values: respect, consistency and commitment."
Karla
"Our boys have been here since they opened. The after school program picks up from school with homework time before instruction. Master Paul and Kosta strive for each child to reach their potential. Our children have made valuable friendships and life skills."
Brad
"Master Paul and Kosta are amazing teachers. Peyton and Cooper have learned discipline, goal-setting, determination and good work ethic, all in a fun environment. You could not put your children in better care!"