Santa Clarita Valley Martial Arts Center
Shin's Family Martial Arts Center
Santa Clarita Valley's #1 Martial Arts Studio

Safeguard Youth Self-Defense in Valencia

Martial Arts Center with Over 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.

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.

Call our staff today at (661) 338-2922 to learn more.

Recent Reviews & Testimonials

  • Friendly family atmosphere for thirty years

    “Dear Master Shin, When Cole wanted to be a ninja at age 3, my husband only wanted to take him to Shin’s because of the positive experience he had there some 20 years ago. When Cole just sat there in class the first day, you told us that he’s just observing and will come around. You were absolutely right! Cole entered Shin’s this shy little kid who introduced himself as Batman. Now 4+ years later he is a slightly bigger kid with confidence, martial arts skills and respect for all those around him. You and your staff have been an incredible part of both of my kids’ lives, and I hope it continues for a very long time. May you continue to impress a positive experience in both kids and adults for many more years to come. Thank you! Willy, Charissa, Cole and Julia Harber”

    Charissa Harber

  • Shin's Family Martial Arts is the best!

    “I am so thankful to have found Shin's Family Martial Arts! I have been taking classes since 2007 and I have loved every second of it. All the instructors are great with kids and make the classes a lot of fun. I even had fun taking the tougher classes when I was training for my first degree black belt. The instructors are very motivating and enthusiastic every day too! I have learned so much at Shin's and I love sharing it all with my family. Every day when I come home I always tell my family about all of the new skills and tricks that I learned. Plus, Shin's is a great way to work out while having a great time.”

    Shayna Gruman

  • Santa Clarita’s Ultimate Training Center for Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts

    “Where can you go in Santa Clarita for National level training in Tae Kwon Do sparring? Shin’sFamily Martial Arts! Our four daughters were small, shy, sweet girls who needed to grow in confidence and physical ability (and a little self defense could come in handy down the road). So we enrolled them at Shin’s as early as 3 years of age. The instructors are fantastic and know how to challenge kids both physically and mentally. One of the great growing opportunities occurs in competition with winning and losing at tournaments. And fortunately at Shin’s, there is a lot more winning. Our oldest daughter after 4 years at Shin’s placed 1st at the Jr. Olympics. Our girls are still small, shy, and sweet; but now they are also agile, strong, capable of performing under pressure, and they can fight! Takeshi Nakazawa”

    Takeshi Nakazawa

  • Building better futures

    “Dear Master Shin, I want to thank you and all the instructors I’ve had at Shin’s for your time, patience, and support for the past nine years. You gave me encouragement when things got tough. You taught me staying power when I wanted to quit and you taught me to never give up. You have given me pride in what I have accomplished that can only be earned thru years of hard work and commitment. I could not have accomplished my goal of earning a black belt if you were not there for me each time. I started at Shin’s when I was four years old. I was awkward and I struggled with many of the basic skills. There were lots of times I wanted to quit but my parents wouldn't let me. I had a hard time when I couldn't do a round house kick or a flying side kick perfectly. It was then that I wanted to give up. You always told me, “Never give up!” You also told us to “love the pain.” Well, with your help and my parents help, I didn’t give up, but I don’t know if I love the pain, even to this day. You were always there to encourage me and let me know when I mastered a skill. I remember one time at the old building; I did a flying side kick perfectly and you made a really big deal about it, telling the whole class to look at me do it again. That made me so proud and happy. It was times like those that made me want to keep doing Taekwondo. Now I have my Black Belt; I can still hardly believe it. It is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life and one that I will always treasure. I know that in the future when difficulties come my way in whatever I’m doing, I can overcome them if I stay on my goals and never give up. Thanks for everything!”

    Cy George

  • Mom's happy heart

    “My daughter who is 13 and has Autism (high functioning) has been going to the after school care and participating in 4 classes per week. I had the pleasure of watching her earn her yellow belt and was so impressed with the staff and their high energy to keep the kids focused and excited. My daughter loves to come to Shins and would go every day of the week if she could. I am thankful that when school is out, they still offer camp so that she isn't disappointed that she can't go. I can't say enough about this facility and the fact that my daughter is included in everything and is treated the same as everyone else makes this mother's heart very happy!!!”

    Gail S