Master John Kolakovic, 3rd Dan Black Belt
Owner & Chief Instructor
Synergy Martial Arts Toronto

Our mission at Synergy Martial Arts in Toronto, Ontario is to provide the community with the most comprehensive martial arts instruction, with a dynamic approach that is both challenging and safe for anyone! Synergy Martial Arts prides itself on having a program for everyone, and we know YOU WILL LOVE WHAT WE DO!

Our staff of instructors here in Toronto, Ontario believes that all of our students can train at our facility and accomplish above and beyond their desired goals. Leaside Taekwondo & Kickboxing is here to help you and will be with you every step of the way! Our Toronto martial arts facility is committed to providing the highest quality training available and is proud to say that we will give a positive learning environment, allowing our students to fully get the most out of their time spent here.

Leaside Taekwondo and Kickboxing has been a part of Toronto's North York & Leaside community for more than seven years. Our various programs for children and adults have been featured on a number of local blogs, such as SavvyMom and Cryotherapy Toronto. We are an active member of our local community and we cannot stand by when our fellow neighbours need help, so when local Muslim women were feeling unsafe, lead instructor John Kolakovic volunteered to teach them self-defence so that they can protect themselves if the need arises.

Our academy specializes in Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Self-Defence, and Fitness Kickboxing. Here at Leaside Taekwondo & Kickboxing, we focus on realistic self-defence, self-esteem and self-confidence for kids, and traditional / modern self-defence. We are a fitness oriented organization that will provide you with a non-intimidating, safe and clean environment.

At Leaside Taekwondo & Kickboxing, we believe that all of our programs should be serious but fun at the same time. Our students will practice, progress, and succeed here at Leaside Taekwondo & Kickboxing.

"Hard training requires a lot of physical stamina, but it also builds mental and spiritual strength too."

"We do not rise to the level of our expectations. We fall to the level of our training."

John Kolakovic is the Chief instructor, and Owner of Leaside Taekwondo & Kickboxing located in the North York community in Toronto, Ontario. Mr. John Kolakovic instructs all the children’s programs and adult programs at Synergy Martial Arts. He is a life-long Martial Artist and is a 3rd degree Master Black Belt in the art of Tae Kwon Do. Mr. Kolakovic has been training in the Martial Arts for over 27 years and has been teaching Martial Arts for over 20 years.

John has a wealth of teaching instruction as he taught for the City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation Department for over 15 years. He has taught and continues to teach a number of private schools throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He is a very sought after teacher and is dedicated in teaching all the programs that he has to offer.