Nova Scotia's taekwondo home.

The provincial sport organization for taekwondo across Nova Scotia. Find an affiliated club, register for tournaments, and access provincial programs from white belt to black.

What we do

Standards, structure,
and a path forward.

TKDNS is the provincial sport organization recognized by Sport Nova Scotia — delivering three things every year.

Safe Sport first

Every coach is background-checked and trained. Our Safe Sport policy aligns with the UCCMS framework — concerns are taken seriously, every time.

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Built around clubs

25 independent dojangs across the province. We provide the framework — coaching certification, insurance, sanctioned events — clubs deliver the training.

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Pathway to podium

Local class to provincial team. Our annual schedule includes club tournaments, the Provincial Championships, and selection events for the Atlantic regional team.

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JUNE

2026

Featured event

2026 Island Martial Arts Hanmadang

Whitney Pier Memorial School, 199 Jameson Street, Sydney. Saturday, June 13

1st Annual Island Hanmadang Skills Competition, hosted by Island Martial Arts Center in Sydney, Nova Scotia on beautiful Cape Breton Island. The tournament will take place on Saturday June 13, 2026 at the Whitney Pier Memorial School, 199 Jameson Street, Sydney. The tournament will be comprised of Poomsae, Board Breaking and Obstacle Course competitions for both children and adults. Division assignments will be done prior to the competition day; therefore, new registrations will not be accepted at the door. Doors open at 9:00am. There will be a coaches/officials meeting held at 9:15am. The Welcome will be at 9:45am, followed by the start of competitions at 10:00am. Only people identified by a pass (Coach, Competitor, or Volunteer) will be allowed access to the competition floor. Absolutely NO parents on the floor.

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