Scotia, Canada for the annual Sheppards Tae Kwon Do Classic next month.

This year's tournament promises to be bigger than ever, with several new teams from varying jurisdictions entered in disciplines such as kata and kumite as well as board-breaking and high-kicking contests.

Arnold Allen, chief instructor of the local team which has been undergoing intense training since June, announced that the team is prepared and ready to go.

A year ago the team won six gold, eight silver and four bronze medals.