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ITFTaekwondo
- Taekwon-Do -

ITF Taekwon-Do

Self-Defense. Self-Confidence. The Champion's Way.

Taekwon-Do is not just a sport, it's a Way of Life. It is a valuable life skill with lots of awesome benefits for the practitioner. Although focused on physical fighting skills, Taekwon-Do also teaches discipline, allowing us to improve our body, spirit and life.

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OUR CLASSES

We offer two exceptional Programs for Self-Defense. Taekwon-Do for unarmed defense, Kali-Arnis for Weapons-based defense.

TAEKWON-DO

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INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION
Taekwon-Do Program

A korean martial art characterized by high speed kicks. Most important is the emphasis on respect and discipline and the development of the mind as well as the body.

KALI-ARNIS

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WEAPONS TRAINING
Arnis-Kali-Eskrima

Largely interchangeable, all three are umbrella names for the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). The emphasis is on use of weapons for self-defense.

OUR CLASSES

We offer two exceptional Programs for Self-Defense. Taekwon-Do for unarmed defense, Kali-Arnis for Weapons-based defense. 

TAEKWON-DO

KALI-ARNIS

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INTERNATIONAL TAEKWON-DO FEDERATION
Taekwon-Do Program

A korean martial art characterized by high speed kicks. Most important is the emphasis on respect and discipline and the development of the mind as well as the body.

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WEAPONS TRAINING
Arnis-Kali-Eskrima

Largely interchangeable, all three are umbrella names for the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). The emphasis is on use of weapons for self-defense.

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OUR MISSION

At DSA Martial Arts, we believe that true martial arts training goes beyond kicks and punches.
Through Discipline, our students gain focus and respect.
Through Self-Esteem, they find confidence and courage.
Through Achievement, they discover success both on the mat and in life.
Our goal is to build champions in mind, body, and spirit.”

OUR VISION

Where Discipline forges Self-Esteem/Strength, and Achievement defines success.

OUR MOTTO

Train with Discipline.

Live with Self-Esteem.

Lifelong Achievements.

OUR MISSION

At DSA Martial Arts, we believe that true martial arts training goes beyond kicks and punches.
Through Discipline, our students gain focus and respect.
Through Self-Esteem, they find confidence and courage.
Through Achievement, they discover success both on the mat and in life.
Our goal is to build champions in mind, body, and spirit.”

OUR VISION

Where Discipline forges Self-Esteem/Strength, and Achievement defines success.

OUR MOTTO

Train with Discipline.

Live with Self-Esteem.

Lifelong Achievements.

FREE TO TRY

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INTRO CLASSES

Taekwon-Do/Kali

$59Per Week
  • Train with Internationally Certified Coaches
  • FUN Personalized Classes
  • FREE to Try!!

YOUR COACHES

Meet our expert coaches. Whether your goal is to become a champion, a future Instructor, or simply lead a healthier life, we will help you get there.

Mr. Darius Andaya, 6th Dan
Mr. Manuel Andaya II, 4th Dan

YOUR COACHES

Meet our expert coaches. Whether your goal is to become a champion, a future Instructor, or simply lead a healthier life, we will help you get there.

NEWS & EVENTS
Recent Posts

NEWS & EVENTS

DSA Hosts the 2017 ITF of BC Provincials

From the Richmond News ITF Taekwondo practitioners from throughout B.C. converged on the Richmond Olympic Oval last weekend for the 2017 Provincial Championships. This year’s event was hosted by Darius Andaya, a 5th degree International Instructor and Chief Instructor of DSA Taekwondo, based in Burnaby. Students from all ages and…

2017 DSA Cup

Congratulations to the winners of our 2nd DSA Cup especially to our Grand Champion Uros!  

Canada Day Demonstration

Thank you everyone who participated at our Canada Day Taekwon-do Demo at Renfrew Park yesterday! You were all very impressive. Not bad for just 3 practices 🙂 Thank you Darryl, Darren, Novak, Sean, Deep, Blu, Sebastian, Uros, Kylee, Jacob S., our parent board holders, Zoran, Dave and Wayne, our assistant instructors…

2017 CTFI National Championships, Longueuil, Quebec

June 2-3, 2017 CTFI National Championships, Longueuil, Quebec Congratulations to all DSATaekwondo athletes who participated at the 2017 Canadian Championships in Longueil, Quebec. it was hard fought but we ended up with a couple of Canadian national Champions and 2 first time members to the national team: Kento Vince  and Jenna Wong.…

2017BC Cup, Kelowna, BC

May 6, 2017 BC Cup, Kelowna, BC Congrats to everyone who participated at the 2017 BC Cup Kelowna! Following are the results: Pattern  Sparring Powerbreak Aaliya Gold Gold Sean Gold Gold Novak Gold Gold Uros Gold Gold Darryl Gold Gold Darren Gold Silver Cheska Gold Silver Ron Gold Silver Kylee…

2016 ITFofBC Provincial Taekwon-do Championships, Kamloops, BC

November 19, 2016 ITFofBC Provincial Taekwon-do Championships, Kamloops, BC Congratulations to our delegation to the recent ITFofBC Provincial Taekwon-do Championships in Kamloops. We hope everyone had fun and LEARNED something new about themselves. Even if you won, you should find something that you have to improve on. Thank you to…

DSA Friendship Tournament

November 13, 2016 DSA Friendship Tournament Congratulations DSA students for another successful test of skills! Patterns Sparring Abhinav “Deep” Bronze Silver Alex Gold Silver Amy Silver Bronze Andrew Bronze Silver Blu Silver Gold Brendan Brendan Good Effort Caiden Silver Bronze Cheska Silver Gold Darren Gold Bronze Darryl Bronze Gold Davit…
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CUSTOMER REVIEW

Thank you so much. We are encouraged by your kind words.

I wasn't super convinced to have my daughter enrolled in this program. I thought she was too young and maybe the teachers won't have patience with her but I was so wrong. Mr Andaya and his son are the best. My little one started when she was 2 year 11 months. It's been 6 months now and I love it. She loves it too and looks forward to attend every class. I highly recommend them.
M.Dextre
Parent
Our daughter has been attending since October 2022. She is only 3 years old. Darius and the team are so good at teaching these kids and are very patient. My daughter always looks forward to her classes each week. We really feel like a family with the trainers and the other kids and parents. Such a great environment.
Shawn McGill
Parent
Before I joined, I am a WT black belt holder and at first I was not familar with what ITF Taekwondo is. I am frustrated about the differences between WT and ITF. Mr. Andaya and his team are very patient and willing to answer every of my questions and I really learned a lot from them. One thing I like the most that every student have to read the student oath in the beginning of each lesson. To be honest, it is always joyful to attend Mr. Andaya's lessons and I'm happy to be their student.
James Au
Student
This is a serious place to learn Taekwondo, Mr. Andaya and his team are all professionals with very high level of discipline and expertise in this area, I highly recommend this place if you want to learn practical self-defence techniques or simply want to strengthen your mind and body.
Christine CN
Student

PARENTS & STUDENTS REVIEW

Thank you so much. We are encouraged by your kind words.

 

Our daughter has been attending since October 2022. She is only 3 years old. Darius and the team are so good at teaching these kids and are very patient. My daughter always looks forward to her classes each week. We really feel like a family with the trainers and the other kids and parents. Such a great environment.
Shawn McGill
Parent
I wasn't super convinced to have my daughter enrolled in this program. I thought she was too young and maybe the teachers won't have patience with her but I was so wrong. Mr Andaya and his son are the best. My little one started when she was 2 year 11 months. It's been 6 months now and I love it. She loves it too and looks forward to attend every class. I highly recommend them.
M.Dextre
Parent
Before I joined, I am a WT black belt holder and at first I was not familar with what ITF Taekwondo is. I am frustrated about the differences between WT and ITF. Mr. Andaya and his team are very patient and willing to answer every of my questions and I really learned a lot from them. One thing I like the most that every student have to read the student oath in the beginning of each lesson. To be honest, it is always joyful to attend Mr. Andaya's lessons and I'm happy to be their student.
James Au
Student
This is a serious place to learn Taekwondo, Mr. Andaya and his team are all professionals with very high level of discipline and expertise in this area, I highly recommend this place if you want to learn practical self-defence techniques or simply want to strengthen your mind and body.
Christine CN
Student

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For any inquiries, please email dsataekwondo@gmail.com or call 604-355-0372.