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Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Salina, Kansas

Taekwondo school Affiliated Kids & teens Sparring

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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule sunyisalina.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 785-827-0500

Hours

Monday 6–8:15 pm
Tuesday 6–8:15 pm
Wednesday 5:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:15 pm
Friday 5:30–6:30 pm
Saturday 10–11 am
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 11 mentions

“My kids started taking lessons at Sun Yi's several months ago, and we couldn't be happier.”

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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.

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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Redden, the other instructors, students, and families have been so welcoming.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“The people at Sun Yi's Academy are an extended family not just with the Salina school but all the branch schools of the academy across the states.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My kids are gaining skills and confidence, and I can't wait to watch how they continue to grow with the Sun Yi family.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“After 10 years my son has blossomed into a 3rd degree black belt and continues to learn under Master Redden.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Known for their valor, discipline and for the respect in all age groups to train together in a safe environment, I believe sparring equipment provided.”

From the reviews

My son has studied TKD since he was 8 years old. As a protective mother I was very leary of leaving my son in the care of people I didn't Arlen has been very kind, understanding, and professional. After 10 years my son has blossomed into a 3rd degree black belt and continues to learn under Master Redden.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Aug 2015

Sun Yi's Academy is one of the best traditional Taekwondo Academy to get in here in salina... Known for their valor, discipline and for the respect in all age groups to train together in a safe environment, I believe sparring equipment provided.

★★★★★ — Richard, Jul 2017

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now, so I apologize for this late review. If you, your child, or someone you know is looking for a martial arts class for the first time or wants to join a new martial arts place and already has their brown or even black belt, I highly recommend Sun Yi's.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Oct 2024

I searched a long time to find a martial arts academy for my son. Sun Yi's is a perfect fit for him, and it's a great place for the whole family. After watching my son work with the knowledgeable and friendly instructors, I decided to take lessons as well. I couldn't be happier with the school.

★★★★★ — Greg, Aug 2015

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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

812 W Crawford St, Salina, KS67401

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