Ma'am Nicole
Santa Clarita Valley's #1 Martial Arts Studio
Meet Ma'am Nicole
After School Program Director

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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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
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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
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Shin's Family Martial Arts is the best!"I am so thankful to have found Shin's Family Martial Arts!"- Shayna Gruman
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Santa Clarita’s Best Taekwondo Martial Arts School"We wanted to take a moment to thank you and your wonderful staff"- The Battistini Family
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Santa Clarita Kids and Moms Love It at Shin’s – The Most Recommended Martial Arts School In Santa Clarita"I am a proud parent of three wonderful boys who have had the privilege of being a part of Shin’s Family for many years."- Shannon Ross
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Tae Kwon Do Fun With Master Shin"We adore Master Shin!"- Steve & Diane Arklin
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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
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Best after school program in Santa Clarita"They truly care about our children."- Jacobs Mother