Why Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts & Life Skills Centre is the Best Choice for your Child and your Family!
1. Our Culture
Sirota’s Alchymy is first a Martial Arts & Self-Defense School! All students must earn their belt working at their personal best! We strive to make sure that their self-defense skills are correct so that they can protect themselves in any situation. We believe that ‘fun’ is working hard, accomplishing their goals and acquiring true self-confidence and inner strength. Our Standards are high that surpass international standards resulting in skilled Black Belts on the mats and in their Life! We promote inclusiveness and truly welcome every person to The Alchymy who is willing to commit to becoming the best they can be.
2. Our Commitment
Sirota’s Alchymy as an organization is fully committed to provide an exceptional training experience for you and your family. Our Leadership, our Instructors, our Administrative Staff are fully committed to facilitating personal empowerment in our students and our community. Visit us and you will see for yourself.
3. Life Skills & Character Development
Behind our exciting and fun classes for children lies the core of our teachings. Over the past 30 years, we have created and implemented programs and teaching methodologies that instill and promote positive life skills in our students. Students excel in school, become more self-disciplined, show respect and courtesy towards others and become self-confident. Our ‘Secret Recipe’ will amaze every parent!
4. Our Instructional Team
Our instructors are all internationally certified black belt teachers in Taekwondo, Hapkido Para-Taekwondo, Eskrima, Kickboxing and Fitness Kickboxing. All have received international credentials in several martial arts. In addition to having exceptional technical skills, our instructors are friendly, compassionate and experienced. Students will view our instructors as positive role models living healthy lifestyles.
5. Master Michael Sirota
Within the Global Martial Arts Community, he is revered as a Global Leader of Therapeutic Martial Arts. As a result of his work he has been inducted into four different Martial Arts Hall of Fames; including winning the Taekwondo Master of The Year (2009) by the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as well as receiving the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by the Masters Hall of Fame in 2010. World Taekwondo Para Taekwondo Committee Member. He has also been the pioneering force of creating martial arts programs for people with various special needs and disabilities. Master Sirota is fully engaged with all students assisting them to grow on all levels.
6. Age/Skill Specific Classes
We understand the importance of teaching our students at ‘their’ level of physical, emotional and technical development. Our classes are broken down into specific age groups as well as rank to provide appropriate care for our students. Since young children will learn differently from older children and children learn differently from adults, we offer age and skill appropriate training.
7. Excellent Student/Instructor Ratio
We strive to create a learning environment that has an excellent student/instructor ratio. You will always receive qualified instruction from our experienced and caring staff. Certain classes such as our Tiny Tigers and the Special Needs Martial Arts have additional instructors on the floor to provide appropriate care and instructional for our students.
8. Special Needs Martial Arts
Sirota’s Alchymy has pioneered Martial Arts & Life Skills based programs for individuals with special needs. We have instructed hundreds of children, youth and adults with developmental, neurological and physical disorders over the years assisting them to develop their Minds, Body & Heart. Sirota’s Alchymy has been inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame for the pioneering work the Centre does with individuals with various special needs.Our Instructors are certified by the World Para-Taekwondo Instructors Association, the International Disabled Self-Defense Association and Therapeutic Martial Arts International.
9. Community Involvement
Sirota’s Alchymy is engaged in making a positive difference in our World. Over the years, our instructors, students and their families have raised thousands of dollars as well as donated countless items to help others. We strive to educate and implement Altruism in our operation and our students.
10. Tuition Packages
Our tuition structure provides an opportunity for all students and families regardless of budget to participate in our programs. We will work within your budget to create a program for you and your family. We believe that our Tuition Packages are the most ethical in the industry.
11. Our Schedule
We offer classes during the day, evenings and weekends to meet your needs. Our Centres are open seven days per week offering group classes and private lessons for children, youth, adults of all ages and abilities.
12. Our Affiliations & Relationships
All of our students and instructors receive international certification from the World Taekwondo Headquarters and the World Hapkido Federation. Our Instructors also have acquired additional certification from the International Disabled Self-Defense Association,World Para-Taekwondo Instructors Association, Coaches Association of Canada and the National Security Alliance. Sirota’s Alchymy is a member in good standing with Taekwondo BC, Taekwondo Canada and the World Taekwondo Federation. We have further established positive relationships with various organizations including the Richmond Centre for Disability, Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, Developmental Disabilities Association, BC Autism Society, Community Living BC, Richmond Society for Community Living, BC Disability Games, Sunny Hill Children’s Centre, numerous Richmond & Vancouver Elementary & Secondary Schools; in addition to countless teachers, counselors, occupational therapists, physio therapists and doctors. We are 100% legit!
13. Family Atmosphere
We promote a family oriented environment nurturing overall personal wellness in our students. Character Development and Life Skills promotion of Respect, Courtesy, Perseverance, Altruism and Integrity are key ingredients in our teaching philosophy.
14. Extra Curricular Activities
In addition to offering an outstanding Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Life Skills Program, Sirota’s Alchymy frequently provides our students with fun and educational events including Halloween & Winter Holiday Parties, Boot Camps, Seminars & Workshops, Promotional Tests, Summer Camps, Outdoor Training Sessions, Tournaments, Demonstrations, Kick-a-thons, Extravaganzas and much more.
15. Short Term Intro Program & Complimentary Class
Everyone who is interested in joining Sirota’s Alchymy is welcome to participate in a complimentary class prior to registering. We also offer a short term program that will provide you and your family members an opportunity to train at our Centre prior to registering for a longer term program.
16. Continued Education for our instructors
All of our instructors are required to attend ongoing training to enhance their coaching, communication and martial arts skills. Instructors continue to upgrade their qualifications as martial artists and instructors. This is true to every instructor from our Junior Instructors to our Master Instructors; everyone is on a quest to grow and excel.
17. Established since 1992 – Over Three Decades of Service to our Community
We have been instructing, educating, coaching, guiding and empowering thousands of children, youth and adults via our programs since 1992. We are dedicated and committed to continuing to Make a Positive Difference in our Community and Global Family.
“The administration and the teachers are completely committed to the students. It was amazing to see their dedication during covid as they moved their classes from in person to online to in person again. They are focused on growing the students in martial arts and in their lives. The classes are fun, fast-paced, encouraging and mindful of the needs of the child. I am also impressed by the school’s commitment to their community, for example running “blanket drives” in the winter for people living close to the street. It’s an excellent school that lives its philosophy.”
Elana
“Myself and my daughter have been students for many years, and in my view the Alchymy truly lived up to its motto of providing martial arts training for everyone, whether you are just starting out or a black belt. The curriculum is very well rounded and includes both World Taekwondo Federation (Kukkiwon) program and also Hapkido (Korean self-defense) skills. The instructors have been with the school for many years and really know their stuff and each individual student, so that even group sessions feel like personalized training. Convenient schedule of classes for students of various levels and ages. And now even online live classes are offered through Zoom, which are working really well!”
Alex Makhanko
“Great learning experience for the children. They are learning to be focused and determined.”
Pooja Verma
“Excellent instructors, always willing to help. My son really enjoys practicing taekwondo at Sirota’s Alchymy.”
Ruben Ramirez Murillo
“They’re amazing!!! They always have extra teachers to walk through the class and give time to every student. Even with all their students they personalize the experience. They even mail out individual postcards to their students with handwritten, personalized notes. My son is normally very shy and he loves going to class. I can’t say enough good things about Sirota’s and how well they teach the kids. Out of everywhere we’ve gone they are by far the best!!!!”
Andrea Peters
“Our daughter started at Sirota’s Alchymy as a tiny tiger and is going on her 10th year. Master Sirota and the instructors are kind, supportive, patient but still firm. They don’t hand out stripes or belts unless the kids have earned it. They teach grit and perseverance. Teaching them that failure isn’t falling down, it’s not getting back up.”
HC
“My daughter is almost 7. With her mobility issues, we thought she could never participate and enjoy in a Martial Arts class. She has been attending Sirota’s Alchymy for 9 months and we can see so much positive impact on her already. Mr Justyhn is a very patient, inspiring and motivating teacher. Every session I see my daughter improving and exciting to challenge beyond her ability. Sharing a comment from my daughter: “I learn to never give up. If I fall, I just get up and try again!” I am so grateful we found Sirota’s Alychmy. Thank you Master Sirota for offering such a positive, empowering and inclusive martial art program to the community!”
Candy Yeung