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Sun Yi's Academy Of Tae Kwon Do

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arcata, California

Taekwondo school Affiliated Kids & teens

Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sunyisalina.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 825-0182

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4–7:30 PM
Thursday 4–7:30 PM
Friday 4–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Sun Yi's Academy Of Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 2 mentions

“Great group of people who encourage students from kids to adults to exceed their expectations and challenge themselves.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Self defense class was free, empowering, surprisingly easy (there are stairs to get up to the studio so you know), and I highly recommend it.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Sun Yi's Academy Of Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Self defense class was free, empowering, surprisingly easy (there are stairs to get up to the studio so you know), and I highly recommend it.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Master Corey Lewis and his staff are like a family.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and loves Master Lewis and all the instructors.”

From the reviews

Fantastic family friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcoming and loves Master Lewis and all the instructors. My child loves it and has learned and grown so much.

★★★★★ — Angela, May 2018

Master Corey Lewis and his staff are like a family. They listen to the students and their families. Always a positive atmosphere. Encouraging you every step of the way. I highly recommend Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do to everyone in our community. Everyone is welcome there.

★★★★★ — Pj, Feb 2020

Self defense class was free, empowering, surprisingly easy (there are stairs to get up to the studio so you know), and I highly recommend it. Extremely friendly and relatable staff. Body positive. Excellent organization.

★★★★★ — Brandy, Jun 2019

An amazing community with great instructors. If you seek learning martial arts and learning to improve yourself on and off the mat, you won't find a better place.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Sun Yi's Academy Of Tae Kwon Do

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sun Yi's Academy Of Tae Kwon Do

1215 Giuntoli Ln, Arcata, CA95521

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