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Sun Yi's Academy of Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Forest Lake, Minnesota
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 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sunyismn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (651) 464-0034
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has been attending for several years and has really grown thanks to the principles taught here.”
“I started as a teen, and it has truly shaped who I am today, in the best way!”
“Best wishes to everyone there and thank you for teaching me self defense and making my evenings after school productive”
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“Best wishes to everyone there and thank you for teaching me self defense and making my evenings after school productive”
What students say
“I would highly recommend anyone and all ages looking to try/learn something new, challenge yourself, meet new people and have fun to try it out!”
“+), are disability friendly, and a fantasic opportunity to become apart of a family!”
“I got my 1st degree black belt in 2009 at 10 years old at this location and sadly left shortly after because of my parents finances.”
“It has taught me self discipline, respect, patience, and SO MUCH MORE!”
From the reviews
My girls wanted to go to the Community Ed classes offered by this business. They absolutely loved going to the classes. Wonderful instructor and assistants.
Going to Sun Yi’s academy was one of my best childhood memories. I got my 1st degree black belt in 2009 at 10 years old at this location and sadly left shortly after because of my parents finances. I loved the skills they taught me and I believe I am a better person overall from going here.
I have been a student of the Gibsons for 25 years. As a family we did TKD together and we all received our black belts. It has been an excellent way to stay in shape, learn self defense and be part of a community. It taught my kids that if they work hard they can achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.
I have been apart of Sun Yis Academy for over half my life! I started as a teen, and it has truly shaped who I am today, in the best way! It has taught me self discipline, respect, patience, and SO MUCH MORE!
New to taekwondo? Start at Sun Yi's Academy of Taekwondo
Sun Yi's Academy of Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Sun Yi's Academy of Taekwondo
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.
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