Building Stronger Kids, Stronger Families, and Stronger Communities Since 1981.
For more than four decades, Red Dawn Martial Arts has been helping children, teens, and adults develop confidence, discipline, respect, and leadership through martial arts training.
Our story began in 1981 as a Jong Park Taekwondo School, providing high-quality martial arts instruction to families in the Brampton community. Over the years, the school evolved and expanded while remaining committed to the core values that make martial arts such a powerful tool for personal growth.
Since 1996, the school has operated under the legal business name 688627 Ontario Inc., doing business as Red Dawn Martial Arts.
Today, Red Dawn Martial Arts continues its tradition of excellence by combining traditional martial arts values with modern teaching methods that help students succeed both on and off the mats.
Our Mission
At Red Dawn Martial Arts, our mission is simple:
To help every student become the best version of themselves.
While students learn practical martial arts skills, our focus extends far beyond kicking and punching.
We strive to help students develop:
• Confidence
• Focus
• Discipline
• Respect
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Self-control
• Goal-setting skills
These life skills benefit students in school, at home, in sports, and eventually in their careers and relationships.
Leadership Team
Anthony Elliott President & Director
Anthony Elliott has served as President and Director of Red Dawn Martial Arts since 2005.
With more than three decades of martial arts training and teaching experience, Anthony is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, a former coach of both the Canadian Taekwondo and Canadian Kickboxing teams, and a passionate advocate for character development through martial arts.
His vision for Red Dawn Martial Arts extends beyond physical training. He believes martial arts should help students develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and the mindset needed to succeed in life.
Wilfrid Marcano
Head Taekwondo Instructor
Wilfrid Marcano leads the Taekwondo program at Red Dawn Martial Arts with over 50 years of experience.
Known for his technical expertise, professionalism, and ability to connect with students of all ages, Wilfrid is dedicated to helping students build strong fundamentals while developing the confidence and discipline that martial arts training provides.
His classes combine traditional martial arts principles with engaging instruction that challenges students to continually improve.
Pareena Virk
Lead Kickboxing Coach
Pareena Virk serves as the lead coach for Red Dawn's Kickboxing Program, with over 12 years of martial arts training.
As a highly accomplished martial artist and competitor, Pareena brings energy, technical skill, and a positive coaching style to every class.
She is passionate about helping students improve their fitness, confidence, and kickboxing skills while fostering a supportive, motivating training environment.
What We Specialize In
Taekwondo
Our Taekwondo program helps students develop:
• Confidence
• Focus
• Discipline
• Respect
• Coordination
• Fitness
• Self-defence skills
Students progress through a structured belt system that teaches goal-setting, perseverance, and personal responsibility while mastering traditional Taekwondo techniques.
Kickboxing
Our Kickboxing program combines:
• Fitness
• Technique
• Self-defence
• Athletic development
• Confidence building
Students learn effective striking skills while improving strength, endurance, coordination, and mental toughness in a fun and supportive environment.
More Than Martial Arts
At Red Dawn Martial Arts, we believe martial arts is one of the most effective tools available for helping children and adults grow into confident, capable individuals.
Every class is an opportunity to learn valuable lessons about:
• Hard work
• Goal setting
• Accountability
• Respect
• Leadership
• Resilience
Whether a student dreams of earning a Black Belt, competing in tournaments, improving their fitness, or simply becoming more confident, our instructors are committed to helping them succeed.
Our Commitment
For over 40 years, families have trusted Red Dawn Martial Arts to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment where students can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We are proud of our history, proud of our instructors, and most importantly, proud of the thousands of students whose lives have been positively impacted through martial arts training.
We look forward to continuing that tradition for generations to come.
Join the Red Dawn Family
Whether you're looking for martial arts classes for your child, teen, or yourself, we invite you to experience the difference that quality martial arts instruction can make. At Red Dawn Martial Arts, we're not just building martial artists. We're building future leaders.
