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Sun Yi's Academy

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sunyiswbl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 651-653-8853

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12 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, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 2 mentions

“This is an awesome experience for my Granddaughter.”

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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 — 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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Completely agree with Jared's review below, Master Hendrickson is amazing and she runs a wonderful dojang.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“So welcoming, so positive and really experts at dealing with any kind of child that walks through their doors.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“Completely agree with Jared's review below, Master Hendrickson is amazing and she runs a wonderful dojang.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

From the reviews

My two sons have been attending Sun Yi's Academy at WBL for about a year now and we could not be happier. Completely agree with Jared's review below, Master Hendrickson is amazing and she runs a wonderful dojang. The staff are so dedicated and the place is so welcoming and positive.

★★★★★ — Mark, Nov 2018

Master Hendrickson is AMAZING and all of the instructors have a passion for the Tae Kwon Do lifestyle. More than I expected

★★★★★ — Jared, Jul 2017

Just a wonderful team and organization here. So welcoming, so positive and really experts at dealing with any kind of child that walks through their doors. Our family really appreciates this team and what they provide our community. I cannot say enough good things about Master Hendrickson and also her team.

★★★★★ — K, Jun 2024

This is an awesome experience for my Granddaughter. Not only has she learned how to defend herself but great excerise!

★★★★★ — Chris, Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Sun Yi's Academy

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

2191 4th St #1, White Bear Lake, MN55110

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