Ma'am Nicole Santa Clarita Valley's #1 Martial Arts Studio

Meet Ma'am Nicole

After School Program Director 

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Education

  • M.A. Psychology of Human Behavior
  • B.A. Communication Studies & Child and Family Development
  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified
  • RBT credentialed for ABA therapy
  • Over 20 years experience working with children of all ages and developmental ranges of ability

Martial Arts Experience and Fitness Experience

  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo (3rd Dan)
  • Over 2 decades of martial arts and fitness training - TaeKwonDo, MMA, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Jiu-Jistu, etc.

Special Interests

  • Volunteering with children with developmental disabilities (Miracle League Coach, Down Syndrome Association volunteer, Autism Speaks, Special Olympics, etc.)
  • Certified/trained LGBTQ+ Safe Zone
  • Snowboarding
  • Boating or anything on the water
  • Love spending time outdoors with my family, our dogs, and good friends

Community OutReach

Reviews & Testimonials

    Mom's happy heart
    "My daughter loves to come to Shins and would go every day of the week if she could."
    - Gail S
    Tae Kwon Do Fun With Master Shin
    "We adore Master Shin!"
    - Steve & Diane Arklin
    About 10 years ago, I walked through the doors of Shin’s with my 4 year old son.
    "Shin’s has almost become our second home."
    - The Nobles
    Discipline, Courage, Determination… and Just Plain Hard Work.
    "These are words that come to mind when I think about my experiences at Shin’s"
    - Jerry Mike
    Best after school program in Santa Clarita
    "They truly care about our children."
    - Jacobs Mother
    Mrs. Michele Krantz Principal of Rancho Pico Junior High
    "Master Shin provides quality instruction, a safe environment and serves as a positive role model."
    - Mrs. Michele Krantz
    Friendly family atmosphere for thirty years
    "You and your staff have been an incredible part of both of my kids’ lives"
    - Charissa Harber
    Santa Clarita’s Ultimate Training Center for Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts
    "The instructors are fantastic and know how to challenge kids both physically and mentally."
    - Takeshi Nakazawa