Welcome to
K-Top Taekwondo
Train in Taekwondo with Master Jo, a Team Canada Coach
World Taekwondo Certified Lv. 2 Coach
NCCP Certified Lv. 3 Performance Coach, and Chartered Professional Coach(ChPC),
Welcome to K-Top Taekwondo! At K-Top Taekwondo, we empower students of all ages through martial arts training. Our experienced instructors promote discipline, respect, and confidence in a supportive environment. Join us to enhance your fitness, learn self-defense, and become part of our vibrant community!
About K-Top
Learn Taekwondo from Certifed Coach
Located in the heart of Clayton Park, K-Top Taekwondo is dedicated to fostering the right character and promoting healthy physical development in students of all ages. Our mission is to instill essential values such as discipline, respect, and perseverance through the practice of taekwondo.
At K-Top, we pride ourselves on our team of amazing instructors, including a Team Canada coach, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our students. They provide intensive training in both Poomsae (forms) and Sparring, ensuring that each student develops their skills to the fullest. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to challenge and engage our students, allowing them to reach their personal goals while enjoying the journey of martial arts.
We invite you to explore our engaging and diverse course schedule, which offers classes for all skill levels and ages. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your martial arts journey or an experienced practitioner aiming to refine your techniques, we have a program that fits your needs.
Feel free to stop by our school for a visit at your convenience. We would love to show you around, answer any questions you may have, and welcome you to our vibrant taekwondo community!
About Master Jo
Master Jo started training in Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea, when he was 10 years old. His interests and expertise include various Korean traditional martial arts such as Sibpalki, Hapkido, and weapon techniques.
Master Jo holds a 5th-degree black belt in WT Taekwondo, a 4th-degree black belt in Hapkido, and a 2nd-degree black belt in Sibpalki. He also possesses an International Master Certificate in Taekwondo, issued by Kukkiwon.
In Canada, Master Jo continued his Taekwondo training under the direction of Grandmaster Jung (9th Dan), a former national competitor (for both Korea and Canada), world champion, Olympic medalist, and head coach of Team Canada. He won a silver medal at the 2019 Canada Open, gold medals at the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Korea Ambassador's Cup, and gold medals at the 2021 Grand Prix I and II competitions. Additionally, he earned a bronze medal at the 2022 National Championship, a silver medal at the 2022 Pan Am Open Championship, and a silver medal at the 2023 National Championship.
As a coach, Master Jo is a Level 2 coach certified by World Taekwondo (WT), and holds a Level 3 Performance Coach certification and Chartered Professional Coach(ChPC) from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). He was a trainer for Team Canada in 2024 and served as a Team Canada coach at the 2025 Pan Am Championships.
In addition to his martial arts career, Master Jo worked as an HRD manager for Hyundai Motor Group and LG Electronics for 17 years. He earned a master’s degree in the HRD field and completed a Ph.D. course in Korea.
Programs
Children Taekwondo
Children : Age 4 -12 (PP - G9)
Teenagers & Adults: Age 13 and Over
They will learn not only Taekwondo but also confidence, respect, courtesy, and so on. Also, they will feel a sense of accomplishment through Taekwondo.
High Performance Training
High Performance Sparring / Poomsae
This class focuses on improving the skills of high performers in Sparring or/and Poomsae.
Achieving top-level results through high-performance training. Do you want to be a champion? Join this class.
Private Lesson
Enjoy your training
This course has been highly regarded by countless students and has provided the perfect foundation to enter the next level of learning.
Can’t find the class you’re looking for? Reach out today!
Instructors
Learn Taekwondo from excellent instructors of K-Top!
K-Top Photo Gallery
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 2025 National Championships |  2024 World Junior Championships |  2024 World Junior Championships |
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 2024 National Champioships |  2024 National Champioships |  2024 National Champioships |
 2024 National Champioships |  2024 World Junior Championships |  2019 Canada Open |
 2023 National Championship |  2023 Team Woo Yong |  2020 Ambassador Cup Gold medal |
 2019 Canada Open |  2019 Canada Open |  2021 Korean Ambassador's cup winners |
 2021 Taekwondo Canada Grand Prix |  Belt Test |  Belt test |
 Belt test |  Color belt test |  Sparring is fun! |
 Junior instructor |  The first black belt students of K-Top |  2021 Black Belt Test |
 Sparring competition |  Little tigers |  Zemita kicking game |
 Zemita kicking game |  Zemita kicking game |  Sparring |
 Camp |  Little tigers board breaking |  Little tigers board breaking |
 Kicking training |  Punching training |  Punching training |
 Basic training with tools |  Basic training with tools |  Little tigers training |
 Little tigers training |  Physical training |
Testimonials
We are committed to being the best Taekwondo and Martial art school in Nova Scotia.
When it comes to describing our Taekwondo School, hear it from our students and parents. Take a look at their feedback below and learn all there is to know about learning at K-Top Taekwondo and Martial arts.
We’re always thrilled to hear back from current and former students, so reach out today!
Upcoming Event
Colour Belt Test
Location: Woo Yong's TKD
Date & Time: Last Saturday of every month
1:30 PM
It's time to show your efforts. Everyone will applaud you for doing your best.
"The belt is your effort, the uniform is your attitude."
Wall of fame
Thank you for your passion and effort
Our incredible students are truly the heart of K-Top Taekwondo. It’s their dedication, passion and talent that keeps students invested in the learning process. Take a look below to learn more about their passion and effort.
Master
World Taekwondo Lv. 2 Coach
NCCP Lv. 3 Performance Coach, and Chartered Professional Coach(ChPC)
2024 Team Canada Trainer
2025 Team Canada Coach
Andrew Jo
2019 Canada Open 1 Silver in Poomsae
2020 Korean Ambassador's Cup 1 Gold in Poomsae
2021 Taekwondo Canada Grand Prix I 1 Gold in Poomsae
2021 Taekwondo Canada Grand Prix II 1 Gold in Poomsae
2021 Taekwondo Canada Grand Prix III 1 Silver in Poomsae
2021 Korean Ambassador's Cup 1 Gold in Poomsae
2021 Korean Ambassador's Cup World Championship Semi-Final
2022 National Championship 1 Bronze in Poomsae
2022 Sport Nova Scotia Athlete of the Year (2021)
2022 Korean Ambassador's Cup 1 Gold in Poomsae
2022 Pan Am Open Championship 1 Silver in Poomsae
2023 National Championship 1 Silver in Poomsae
2023 Korean Ambassador's Cup 1 Gold in Poomsae
2024 World Taekwondo Lv. 2 Coach certificate
2024 Team Canada Trainer for the World Junior Championships
2024 Korean Ambassador's Cup 1 Gold in Poomsae
2025 Team Canada Coach for the Pan Am Championships
Challenges are ongoing.
Contact
12 Flamingo Dr, Halifax, NS B3M 1S5
(902) 809-KTOP(5867) SMS available
Kakaotalk : ktoptkd
Supporting
You can get the subsidy for your children from Jumpstart or Kidsport.
K-Top has been registered with Jumpstart and Kidsport.
Click on the logo for more details.
