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

Meet Ma'am Nicole

After School Program Director & Head Martial Arts instructor

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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

    My son begged me to take Tae Kwon Do classes for two years…
    "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
    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
    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
    Best after school program in Santa Clarita
    "They truly care about our children."
    - Jacobs Mother
    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
    Santa Clarita Families Love It at Shin’s Family Taekwondo Martial Arts Fitness Center
    "We would like to thank you and all of your fabulous instructors at Shin’s Family Martial Arts"
    - The Lomeli Family
    My Path To Mixed Martial Arts
    "Master Shin has helped me in ways that prepared me for my future."
    - Dustin Arklin
    Building better futures
    "I could not have accomplished my goal of earning a black belt if you were not there for me each time."
    - Cy George