How to Try a Class or Sign Up at Black Belt World (taekwondo.ca)

Black Belt World offers a free trial as the entry point for new students, and you can start by picking the Ontario location closest to you, then contacting that school to confirm the schedule and book your trial. Placement in the actual program depends on age group: Tiny Tigers (ages 3–5), Children (ages 6–12), and Teens & Adults (ages 13+). The site does not publish class timetables or registration forms, so the practical next step is always a direct conversation with the academy.

Step 1: Choose your location

Black Belt World operates five schools across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario:

The headquarters is in downtown Toronto. Since the site does not list per-location schedules or contact details in the material available, choose based on commute and then reach out to that specific branch.

Step 2: Identify the right age group

Program placement is by age, not by experience level:

• Tiny Tigers — ages 3–5
• Children — ages 6–12
• Teens & Adults — ages 13+

If you are signing up more than one child in different brackets, expect them to be in separate classes. Adults and teens train together in the 13+ group.

Step 3: Book the free trial

The free trial is the stated entry point for prospective students. When you contact the school, ask specifically about:

• Available trial times for your age group
• What to wear or bring to the first session
• Whether a parent needs to stay for the Tiny Tigers session
• How the trial converts into enrollment if you decide to continue

The site does not publish pricing, membership terms, or a signup form, so none of those can be confirmed without asking the school directly.

Step 4: Check the credentials before you commit

If instructor qualifications matter to your decision, Black Belt World states that its instructors are certified and recognized through one or more of: World Taekwondo, Kukkiwon, Pan-Am Taekwondo Union, Taekwondo Canada, and/or Taekwondo Ontario. Staff are also certified through the Canadian Center for Child Protection and have completed First Aid and CPR training.

The founder, Grandmaster Tommy Chang, is an 8th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido and an 8th Degree Kukkiwon Taekwondo certified Master, a former Vice President of Sport for Taekwondo Canada and Head of Team Canada, and a past 1st VP of the Ontario Taekwondo Association.

Two program affiliations are also worth noting if safety and wellbeing are part of your decision: Black Belt World participates in the Safe Place Program through the Peel Regional Police, and it was chosen as the pilot school in Canada for the Talk Today mental health program run by Taekwondo Canada and Taekwondo Ontario.

What to confirm before signing up

Because the website does not publish fees, contract terms, class schedules, or a registration process, treat the trial as your information-gathering step. Ask about:

1. Monthly or term fees, and whether there are uniform, belt testing, or tournament costs on top
2. Cancellation and refund terms
3. How often students test for belts and what that costs
4. Whether the school trains purely for recreation or also funnels students toward competitive and Olympic-level pathways — Black Belt World states it develops Olympic-level athletes and stunt performers for film, so the intensity and expectations may differ from a purely recreational club

Quick answer

Pick one of the five Ontario locations, contact that school, and book the free trial for your age group. Use the trial to judge the coaching, the facility, and the fit for your goals, then ask directly about fees and commitment terms before enrolling — that information is not available on the site itself.