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My son loves this place. He loves his instructors and they make sure to recognize him and his achievements. We've been there less than a year and it feels like they've known him his whole life.
Celebrated my son’s 8th birthday at Yonsei & the kids had a blast! Non-stop fun from start to finish. The party attendants took care of everything so the grownups could just sit back and enjoy watching all the great games. Highly recommended Yonsei for your next birthday party!
Our son started with Yonsei almost a year ago and he absolutely loves it! He always looks forward to going to his classes. All the instructors do an awesome job teaching our kids. Everyone is so sweet! The class hours are pretty flexible. I would definitely recommend Yonsei Martial Arts Academy!
My family has experienced diffrent Martial Arts Academies and Yonsei is by for the Best. My Daughter Loved the Relationships, and Friendships she has developed and wants to continue. Sensei is more than an instructor, he is a leader, he is kind, firm, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. The Staff is way more than amazing, they are astonishing. If anyone attends this Academy you and/or your child will definetly become a better person.
Yonsei is easily the best martial arts school in the country.
Yonsei Martial Arts has been amazing for our kids. For the past two years we’ve been able to celebrate the personal growth and skill development acquired through the weekly training, guidance, and leadership Yonsei offers. Classes are efficient and fun. Leaders are encouraging and firm. Friendships are abundant. Opportunities for our older kids to lead the younger ones has helped them to develop life-long leadership and teamwork skills. The optional tournaments motivated them to work towards a goal, measure their skill level, and celebrate their efforts. We have greatly appreciated Master Mike Sentilles, Mrs. Peggy Richard and their leadership team with all they’ve done taking the time to get to know our kids and help them to be the best they can be. We highly recommend Yonsei to families who are looking for a Martial Arts school that truly cares about their students.
I absolutely love what this place did for my child. I enrolled my child here when he was 5 years old, and I truly believe it has helped shape him into the great young man he is today! Not only do they teach you karate, but they teach you life lessons and mature ways to react and deal with situations. The staff was incredible, and my child loved all the extra fun activities they had for them. We even had a couple birthday parties over there - which hands down were the most fun and unique experiences ever! All of his friends and their parents had a blast and used them as well. Highly recommend this place!!!
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There are so many great things about Yonsei! The one that I love the most is the feeling we get each time we attend. They treat you like family! I can see a difference in my son after every visit! They encourage him to never give up and they teach him respect. What more could we ask for right! Stop by and see for yourself! You won’t be disappointed :)
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We have been at Yonsei for almost 4 years and it was the best decision we made for our daughter. I love that they teach core values while having fun at the same time. The staff is amazing and we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.
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We love Yonsei! Joining this school is one of the best decisions we have made. Connor has really started to focus better in school and be more respectful and empathetic and confident since being at Yonsei. All of the staff are caring and attentive, and outside of training every child's entire well being is important to them.
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Yonsei Academy has given our son a safe, strict and fun place to learn Tang Soo Do. Respect, honesty and focus are a few core values taught. The staff is wonderful with kids. I recommend to friends and family.
Best decision we ever made sending my son to this school. The staff is great. My son became a 3rd degree black belt it took a lot of focus & hard work. The staff really cares for the students and teaches them how to respect themselves & others.
This place is excellent for physical activity and mental training, discipline. My two daughters like this. It’s fun for them and they enjoy every class. They always do different physical activity every time, so it’s great!!
The most engaging and committed staff! All 3 of our kids are enrolled at Yonsei.
Love this place!!!!
The absolute best thing you can do for your child or yourself is to join the Yonsei Martial Arts Academy family! Fabulous people and a fantastic program that will help you succeed in life!
Have been here for 1 year already and joining Yonsei is the best decision I have probably ever made
We came here for a party. The staff was so amazing. The party was well organized and the kids had a blast
This school is amazing! My son has grown so much since he has been enrolled here. The instructors are very patient and very knowledgeable.
This place is awesome!! Logan loves going to karate and when he does he always gives it his best and always learning more and trying new things.
Yonsei is impressive. The instructors sincerely care about the kids and give them individualized attention. This school has exceeded my expectations.
Yonsei is great! All the instructors are great, and know how to work with children in a way that is both firm, and respectful.
My child has learned a lot, has a lot of fun, and has improved in discipline, and focus.
Great dojang. Master Sentilles and his staff of instructors instill good focus, discipline and self-control to students of all ages.
We are extremely proud of our students’ performance at last month’s Birmingham Invitational Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. From our Core Eagles to our adults, Yonsei students of all ages made the journey to represent our dojang. We are honored to say that our students took home many many medals, and we cannot wait for the […]
“The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil This month’s focus at Yonsei is health. When you think of the word health, what comes to mind? For some, it’s their physical health: their weight, their athletic ability, or their diet. For others, it’s their mental health: their mindfulness, their thoughts, and their negative feelings. No […]
“The times when children are most responsive and happy are when they are most connected with their parents.” One of the most important things that you can do as a parent is establish a connection with your child. In fact, children need connection more than anything else. Here are a few ways that you […]
The Yonsei family is proud to present its newest Black Belts. These young men and women have spent years training, and some have even given back to the school through our Leadership Team. It is a great honor to Yonsei to welcome these Cho Dans, Ee Dans, and Sam Dan into the Black Belt family! […]
Children today are presented with varying types of stressors in almost every aspect of their lives. The infamous “bar” has been set so high that in order to achieve it, children are asked to forgo “fun” and work towards superiority in everything they do. While goal setting is an essential skill for future success, unrealistic […]
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it has taught us to slow down and appreciate the moments we have with our loved ones. On the flip side, it has also caused some additional stressors for parents as they have had to play the role of teacher while also fulfilling their work demands. And as […]
This photo looks like two cauliflowers connected by a band of fibers in the middle. That band of fibers in the middle is called the Corpus Callosum. The photo is of the brain. The Corpus Callosum transfers and coordinates the information between the two sides of the brain. It allows the child to use both […]
Over the last 20 years, Melody Shuman has developed the SKILLZ program that is now taught worldwide. You can read about her journey here. Yonsei Martial Arts Academy is the proud lifetime member of SKILLZ Worldwide and the exclusive licensed school in the New Orleans metro area. Below is an excerpt from her blog, […]
When we hear the term “school readiness,” the first thing most people think of is children knowing academic basics that will help them meet the demands of the classroom. And while these cognitive skills are important, teachers feel that skills in the other areas of child development are just as, or more important. Social, emotional, […]
Healthy brain development is one of the most important aspects of childhood development. More specifically, the first few years of life are a significant time for this because synaptic connections are at a peak level. This is the time when positive and nurturing experiences are vital so that the brain can form strong networks that […]
