Ma'am Nicole
Santa Clarita Valley's #1 Martial Arts Studio
Meet Ma'am Nicole
After School Program Director & Head Martial Arts instructor
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
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"until I finally relented, and I’m really glad that I did. From the very first day, he loved it, both the Tae Kwon Do training and the gymnastics."- Nilson Family
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"The instructors are fantastic and know how to challenge kids both physically and mentally."- Takeshi Nakazawa
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"Master Shin provides quality instruction, a safe environment and serves as a positive role model."- Mrs. Michele Krantz
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"They truly care about our children."- Jacobs Mother
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"Shin’s has almost become our second home."- The Nobles
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"We would like to thank you and all of your fabulous instructors at Shin’s Family Martial Arts"- The Lomeli Family
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"Master Shin has helped me in ways that prepared me for my future."- Dustin Arklin
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"I could not have accomplished my goal of earning a black belt if you were not there for me each time."- Cy George