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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.
“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! […]
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, […]
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Learning is a big part of child development and how children learn things is dependent on a variety of factors. Much of the time, observational learning contributes to how children learn information and behaviors. This type of social learning can be greatly influential because of the role that mirror neurons play in learning. Providing children […]