On May 8, 2026, Taekwondo Canada suspended the membership of Danny Tallim, owner of Alpha Martial Arts World in Barrie, Ontario. The suspension was deemed necessary after Tallim was charged by the Barrie Police Service with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.

 

On August 7, 2026 Barrie Police laid 11 new charges against Tallim in connection with a child sexual assault investigation after additional victims came forward. Police have also examined electronic devices that were seized during the investigation. Daniel Tallim was additionally charged with:

Sexual interference
Invitation to sexual touching
Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
Luring a child (x5)
Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
Accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material

 

While suspended, Tallim is prohibited from attending, participating or otherwise engaging in any Taekwondo Canada sanctioned training, workshops or competitions or any other activity directly or indirectly related to the National Sport Organization or Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations.
 
Tallim’s suspension remains in place pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings, at which time it may be revisited.