Valencia Youth Self-Defense Program

Trusted Martial Arts Center with 30+ Years of Experience: (661) 338-2922

Almost 800,000 individuals are reported missing in the United States each year. Of these, 85-90% are juveniles, equaling nearly 2,000 missing children daily. Between 1997 and 2013, there was a 25% increase in crime reported by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. In 1997, Santa Clarita Valley was listed as one of the top ten safest cities in the country. In 2013, Santa Clarita did not even rank on the top 25 list.

There are a large number of registered sex offenders in the Santa Clarita Valley. However, this is not a fixed number. Sexual crimes are committed every day and only a handful of these attackers are actually caught and charged with the crimes they commit against children. This information is available to any parent on the Megan Law website. The numbers are listed by zip code, so you can find out how many registered sex offenders are living in your neighborhood and in your community. This research gives parents necessary information so that they can make informed decisions about protecting their children. This is a call to action for parents in any growing city, no matter how safe you think your community is. As parents, we can no longer be complacent. We need to give our children the tools to empower themselves. At Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center, we will give your child the tools necessary to defend themselves in situations that are applicable to scenarios in which children are abducted every day.

Why Choose Our Youth Self-Defense Program?

Our experienced instructors use age-appropriate methods that make learning fun, engaging, and safe. Students are taught how to recognize potentially dangerous situations, respond effectively, and use self-defense responsibly. In addition to physical training, our program emphasizes respect, focus, and teamwork—skills that benefit children at home, in school, and in the community.

What Makes Self-Defense Important for Kids?

Children today face unique challenges, from bullying to peer pressure. A youth self-defense program gives them tools to:

• Improve situational awareness
• Develop confidence and self-esteem
• Learn how to de-escalate conflicts
• Build strength, agility, and coordination
• Gain respect for themselves and others

How Can a Self-Defense Program Help With Bullying?

Parents in Valencia often wonder how martial arts training can address bullying. At Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center, we teach children non-violent conflict resolution first, empowering them to stand up for themselves with confidence. When necessary, students also learn effective defensive techniques to protect themselves physically without escalating the situation.

Will My Child Benefit Beyond Self-Defense Skills?

Absolutely. Many parents notice positive changes in their child’s focus, respect, and discipline after joining our program. These traits carry over into school performance, home life, and future responsibilities. Our supportive environment ensures that children not only grow stronger but also learn life skills that last a lifetime.

Contact Us to Enroll Your Child in Safeguard Today – Call (661) 338-2922

Safeguard, a program offered exclusively at Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center, was developed specifically to address two important issues. The first is the issue of child abduction. Throughout the curriculum, the child is introduced to the most common lures and tricks used by child predators and taught how to respond appropriately. This program incorporates real-life scenarios where children learn to react instinctively to an adult attacker. The instructors wear fight suits so that the child can fight back effectively if they ever face a child predator. The lights are extinguished to simulate attacks in the dark.

Besides various physical responses, Safeguard stresses the importance of awareness, intuition, and instincts as the greatest weapons for personal safety. By sharpening both instinctive and defensive skills, the goal of our instructors is to make these defense tactics natural reflexes in the shortest possible time when needed. Our goal is to give your child the ability to function without “shutting-down” during the stress, disturbance, and shock of a sudden and spontaneous violent encounter. This program is necessary for both boys and girls.

The second issue Safeguard addresses is the ever growing problem of bullying in the schools. From name calling to physical threats, bullying can ruin a child’s self-esteem and can lead to serious harm. In Safeguard, the child is taught how to “talk” to bullies when confrontation arises, how to avoid bad situations that could make them vulnerable, and if needed, how to protect themselves. Please remember, knowledge is not power, applied knowledge is power. Self-defense training at Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center is all-encompassing and geared towards preparing your child for realistic situations. Traditional martial arts are pretty in form but they are not practical. Accept no substitutions. Safeguard kids are more confident, informed, and prepared to face dangerous situations.