Testimonials

The Celis Taekwon-Do Academy has a wonderful facility - its unique set up gives first time participants the feeling of importance of family. The atmosphere is friendly and focused on aiding students to train in a relaxed, but serious style. The success of the Celis club is due to many factors, but the one that stands out for me is their ability to teach creatively and without intimidation, everyone and anyone regardless of age can learn under these conditions. They also have the reputation of training world class athletes and champions, which is another testimony of their attention to detail and their expertise in getting the best from their students. When you work with highly skilled people, who are passionate at what they do, there is no telling how far you can go.
Joanne Panas, 4th Degree Black Belt - Head instructor of the Flying Dragons Academy of TaeKwon-Do.

Three years ago my three kids and I started Taekwon Do at Celis Taekwon Do. We all started it for different reasons, for self-defense, self-confidence, discipline, self-control, and just all around fitness. Over the years, it has become more than just a place to go and exercise. The family atmosphere and friendships created there by the instructors and other students are great. Now, my husband has joined the club too, to make it a whole family affair.
Joann Lukey, Mother of three children - Blue Belt.

 I enjoy the Instructors and many friends I have met through Taekwon-Do. I like the way we have a padded floor to train on and have mirrors and heavy-bags. It is also very convenient to have a shower as/when needed that is available to me. Taekwon-Do has kept me fit and looking younger and I would recommend it to anyone.
Adrienne Prenevost, Secretary - 2nd Degree Black Belt.

At the Celis Taekwon-Do Academy we not only learn a martial art and stay fit, but this school teaches great morals that can be taken into everyday life. Students are surrounded with friends and talented instructors so it is impossible to not have fun while learning at the same time. Students also get opportunities to travel the world which is a great reward for our hard work.
Melissa Mushanski, College Student - 2nd Degree Black Belt.

We originally sought out the Celis Tae Kwon Do Academy for our son Matthew, we had heard they were good with kids. Before long, I became personally involved and now our entire family is training together. We love Tae Kwon Do and we love the Celis families. Washington and Boris Celis, are second to none in terms of ability and experience, but also, are both excellent teachers of all of the dimensions of martial arts, physical, and spiritual. We have a great time, and we work hard, but I would have no hesitation in recommending Celis Academy to any of my friends, and in fact I have.
Michael Shenher, CEO, Canadian Green Fuels Inc. - Green Belt.
Jody Shenher, Real State Agent - Yellow Stripe.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to make our students more successful in life through their practice of Tae Kwon Do. Our academy is an educational institution where our main focus is to teach character development and life skills.

We do this by teaching martial arts as a complete discipline (mind, body, spirit), which in addition to developing happier, healthier and safer people, we encourage the formation of high personal standards and respect for fellow men and women.

Through our practice and teaching, we strive to produce individuals who are successful, positive, respected and contributing members of society.