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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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
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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
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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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My Path To Mixed Martial Arts"Master Shin has helped me in ways that prepared me for my future."- Dustin Arklin
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Shin’s Family Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Fitness Center – The Best Place In Santa Clarita for All Your Martial Arts Needs…and More!!!"It’s truly a fun, family environment!"- The Reynars
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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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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
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Why You Should Take Tae Kwon Do"I believe that Tae Kwon Do promotes health, learning, protection and fun."- Gustavo H.