From Left to Right: Kyo sa nim Liam Hutt, Kyo sa nim Brett Roode, Kyo sa nim Anastasia Berry, Sa bum nim Sonya Casey, Sa bum nim Beckey Langille, Sa bum nim Wayne Langille, Sa bum nim Drucie Janes, Kyo sa nim Garnet McLean, Kyo sa nim Dante (Max) Petty, and Kyo sa nim Brianna Watson 

I started with Langille’s Tae Kwon Do at the NSAC in Truro in September 2003.  When I started, I wanted to join for the fitness aspect of it.  I did not want to go through a belt test and achieving a black belt was not my goal.  I just wanted to be in the class to stay in shape.  After a few weeks of classes, I was hooked and soon realized that I did want to get my black belt, so this became my new goal.  I trained two nights a week during the scheduled classes and I also trained a few nights a week outside of class time.  

In June 2007, I was tested for my black belt in Meductic, New Brunswick in front of a very intimidating testing board.  I survived the test and now proudly wear a black belt in Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do.  I was promoted to second Dan after my test in June 2009 and was promoted to third Dan in April 2013.  On May 27, 2017, alongside Drucie Janes, I was promoted to fourth Dan in Calgary, Alberta making us the first female masters in Canada in our style.  What an accomplishment!

In the Fall of 2007, I started a youth Tae Kwon Do class at the Bulldog Interactive Youth Gym in Truro with the help of Mr. Langille.  Unfortunately, the Bulldog gym closed down only months after we started, so we decided to continue on with the youth class at the NSAC incorporating it into the Langille’s Tae Kwon Do school.  This class later became known as our Warrior class (ages 8-12). Since then, we have expanded and started a Little Dragons class for ages 5-7.  I am also an instructor in our adult class.

Since joining Tae Kwon Do and becoming a part of this organization, I have participated in many exciting opportunities including various seminars, workshops, tournaments and martial art camps in Canada and the U.S.  I even had the opportunity to participate in a weekend work out in Truro with Georges St. Pierre, UFC Welter-weight champion.  I have met and learned a lot from so many wonderful people.  Along with participating and learning from others, I have spent a lot of time doing beginner classes for groups in the community such as Youth Groups, Sparks, Brownies, Colchester Day Camps, Take the Roof off of Winter, and even in the Truro Mall.  We have put on many demos around town such as the Hubtown Fun Run, Marigold fundraiser, Hearland Tour, Truro Library, Harvestfest, and the Chignecto Central Sports Expo. 

I have grown personally by becoming a more confident person who can communicate more clearly, honestly, and easily than I could have before Tae Kwon Do.  Tae Kwon Do has helped me to further develop my leadership skills and I take that with me into all aspects of my life.

My name is Sonya Casey. I am the Nurse Manager of Surgical Services at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro. I am married to Chris and have two sons, Andrew and Michael. My mother had always encouraged me to do something for myself all throughout my life no matter what other roles I had.

I started in Tae Kwon Do in the Autumn of 1998 to get some exercise. The Moo Duk Kwan style was predominately a male sport at that time when I was under the instruction of Mr. Jared Christensen. I could not do all the repetitions of certain exercises but started off doing what I could. I liked that about his classes plus I gained confidence as I could continue to do more and more as time went on.

Mr. Christensen moved and Mr. Wayne Langille took over the school. It was the lifestyle of Tae Kwon Do that led me through the journey in which I finally obtained the insight that I could succeed in getting my black belt. This occurred when I had a brown belt and became an assistant instructor in 2004. Tae Kwon Do encompasses a life of respect, integrity, patience, perseverance, and building the positive components of your character. You learn that you can overcome hurtles and maintain a positive attitude. I have endured several physical injuries including ones to my back and knee and kept going.

​My first degree black belt test was one I will never forget - a 3.5 hour grueling physical and mental test. I proudly obtained it on December 28, 2005. I continued on to receive my second degree black belt on July 12, 2008. I got my third degree on July 16, 2014. On June 2, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta I was promoted to fourth degree - Masters level. I have realized that Tae Kwon Do is a lifetime art which promotes continual self improvement both mentally and physically. I cannot imagine life without Tae Kwon Do and being part of its family here in Canada and in the United States.

I started Tae Kwon Do under Master Wayne Langille January 2010, at NSAC. I can say without a doubt that I am far from the 12-year-old girl that first came to class all those years ago. When I first started, my goal wasn’t to become a black belt, or to progress through any of the belts in any way; I started because my mom wanted me to learn self-defence, to know how to protect myself in case of an emergency. It wasn’t until later, when I began to improve, that I started to like the art. After seeing the progress that I was making, I grew to enjoy the classes even more, and looked forward to going to class every week, to work on my kicks, hand techniques, forms, and most importantly to continue improving my skills.

I became an assistant instructor in the kid’s classes at Langille’s Tae Kwon Do in 2014, helping out in class, as well as with various events, including presentations, and demonstrations within the community.

Since becoming a member of Langille’s Tae Kwon Do, I have had the opportunity to train with some amazing people, and have learned from and been pushed by incredible and dedicated instructors. I have also competed in various tournaments, and attended seminars and training sessions within the Maritimes. After years of hard work and training, I attained my black belt on June 4, 2016 and was promoted to Kyo Sa Nim later that month.  Two years later, I was promoted to 2nd Dan after being tested in Calgary, Alberta on June 2, 2018.

Tae Kwon Do has transformed and shaped me not only physically, but mentally as well. I have gained flexibility, strength, and speed, but perhaps even more importantly, I have learned discipline, motivation, determination, and confidence. These traits have become a part of who I am; they help me not only in Tae Kwon Do but in all my endeavors. Tae Kwon Do is not solely a sport, but a lifestyle that I cannot imagine my life without. 

My name is Brett Roode and I was born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia.  I began my journey in Langille's Tae Kwon Do in 2006 at the NSAC under Master Wayne Langille and it has been one incredible journey! 

I was 12 years old when I started.  I joined to become more physically active and be able to throw some awesome kicks. I was into free running and parkour a lot and the more physical I got, the easier everything would be. I always wanted to be in shape and feel the absolute best I could.  Free running helped a bit, but Tae Kwon Do pushed me passed my limits and boundaries, making me much more stronger, flexible, and giving me overall mental strength.  Once I earned my orange belt, I knew I was hooked and in the right place. 

On January 2016, I started back on my journey towards black belt and it has been one of the smartest decisions and changes I have ever made!  I have made many mistakes in life and learned a great many lessons.  Langille's TKD is more than just a martial art of being able to punch and kick, its a lifestyle and will build you into who you really want to be.  June 17, 2017 was a day I couldn't forget even if I tried.  It was one of the greatest and hardest days of my life.  I became a black belt and it was the most accomplishing, exhausting event I have ever done!  I could not have done it without my amazing instructors helping me and allowing me to believe in myself.  I am blessed that they are who they are and that they're in my life.  In the same month of my black belt test, I earned and received the title of Boo Kyo Sa (assistant instructor) and was extremely grateful to earn that and move beyond my own limits and to teach instead of only being taught.  December 3, 2017 was an incredible day for myself.  I truly can't explain the feeling for both my black belt test and this day, but this was the day I exceeded my own abilities and was promoted to Kyo Sa Nim (instructor).

May 16 ,2011, I became a brown belt and shortly after that I had to leave. I could have not joined back and stayed the person I was but I am extremely happy that I did and that they helped me find my true self.  Langille's Tae Kwon Do is a giant family with the kindest of hearts and as a student and instructor, I owe them everything because without them, I definitely wouldn't be the man I am today. 

Tae Kwon Do has changed me beyond description on every level (physical, mental, spiritual) and I would have it no other way! I have gained so much from being a student in class and also from teaching and I am extremely blessed that I went back to continue my destiny. I am looking forward to pushing myself passed my limits of who I am today and always thriving to become better. I am extremely proud to be a member of this inspiring and amazing family - Langille's Tae Kwon Do.  

My name is Liam Hutt, and I began training under Master Wayne Langille in September 2013 at the Douglas Street Recreational Centre.  I first started training in Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do after receiving a free term inside of a gift basket I had won in a auction for a charity event.  I was interested in trying something new in order to get in shape and be more active and motivated, so I enrolled in classes weekly to pursue my goal of a healthier lifestyle.  

When I first started Tae Kwon Do I had no idea what I was doing and wasn't very coordinated with any of my kicks, hand techniques, or forms. After months of training I grew better and learned many different self defence moves and weapons disarming, and really started to like coming to classes twice a week. It wasn't until my orange belt test that I realized I wanted to work my way up through the ranks and someday earn my Black Belt.  

I currently am a 1st Dan Black Belt and I am an Instructor (Kyo Sa Sim) and help with the Little Dragons and Warriors kids classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  Through my years of being a student in Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do I have participated and judged in several tournaments and have been in demonstrations, as well as different events in the community.  

Since enrolling in Langille's Tae Kwon Do I have had the amazing opportunity to train and interact with many amazing other people.  In doing so I have become a better person, mentally, physically, and emotionally.  I have learned Patience, Discipline, Motivation, Gratitude and many other key characteristics in becoming a better martial artist, that I can take with me as I grow older in life.  I love to teach and hope to one day be the best instructor I can. I want to inspire the generation after me, while continuing my training and work hard for future accomplishments.  

I would like to personally thank all of the Instructors at Langille's Tae Kwon Do for believing in me and pushing me to a place where I never thought I would be.  It's been an honour in working with other students and all of the individuals I teach, because it shows where I began, and how I can use my knowledge of the style to inspire people to becoming better versions of themselves. I am truly blessed to be a part of an amazing organization and I wouldn't trade the blood, sweat and tears I have put into this Art for anything in the world. 

I started training at Langille’s Tae Kwon Do in January 2013.  I became an assistant instructor (boo kyo sa) in 2017.  I have previously trained in boxing, kickboxing, aiki-jutsu, and uechi ryu karate.  I had always wanted to train in Tae Kwon Do, but did not find an opportunity until I lived in Truro.   

I work for Correctional Service Canada.  Part of my job involves certifying correctional officers in all job areas, including self defence, emergency response tactics, arrest and control, weapons disarming, weapons retention, baton use, etc.  Most of the techniques we used are based on the style of Aiki-jutsu that was specifically designed for use in law enforcement by Sensei Bob Koga.   

When I joined Tae Kwon Do, I believed my background in martial arts and my experience in teaching physical skills would help me progress fairly easily. After turning 40 and experiencing several injuries, earning a black belt in Tae Kwon Do proved to be the most challenging goal I had ever set for myself. The jumping and spinning kicks of Tae Kwon Do require skills that are vastly different from the ones I’ve used in other styles. 

This goal has given me the motivation to continue working on my fitness at a time when it would be easy to give up. This journey has tested both my physical and mental endurance and has made me a stronger and more humble person.   

I joined Tae Kwon Do to further develop  my martial arts skills, but I gained so much more.  Tae Kwon Do has challenged me mentally and physically more than any other activity I have engaged in.  Teaching children’s classes has taught me to be patient, to think quickly, and that I don’t always need to be so serious. I have found a family in Tae Kwon Do that is made up of the most inspiring people. It is this group of people that have pushed me to continue working hard when it would have been easy to give up.