Our Philosophy
Here at Sun Yi's Academy in Arcata we believe in a holistic and balanced approach to training, as well as life. We strive to offer our members opportunities to foster a Sound Mind, and Sound Body by providing a diverse array of classes and services, and a high quality of instruction and facilities.
Sun Yi's Academy in Arcata is part of nationally renowned Sun Yi's Academy of Traditional Tae Kwon Do, more than 35 years strong and growing, with locations across the United States. With thousands of currently practicing black belts in locations ranging from North Carolina, Kansas and Minnesota, to Colorado and California, each Sun Yi's Academy, like each Sun Yi's member, is part of an extended family-like support system. Each year instructors and students from across the nation return to Sun Yi's Academy headquarters in Topeka Kansas for special training seminars, as well as for the Traditional Tae Kwon Do Championships held each spring. In addition, black belts and instructors regularly visit Sun Yi's Academy in Arcata to judge promotional testings and host specialty training seminars. As a member of Sun Yi's Academy in Arcata, you will enjoy the benefits of joining this large and growing family of schools.
Sun Yi's Academy Arcata offers a well-rounded and diverse array of classes, as well as child care, so there is something to offer everyone, both families and individuals of all ages.
Whether you are primarily interested in Tae Kwon Do training for developing your own, or your children's, self-discipline and self-confidence, or whether you are more interested in improving your self-defense skills and physical fitness, our classes will help you achieve those goals. Our carefully designed system of instruction makes starting your training easy and enjoyable for beginners with no previous experience, while our high caliber of instructors can push even the most experienced martial artists to excel further. Mixed Martial Arts classes on Fridays, also offer students an additional way to train for self-defense and gain more experience with a wide variety of different fighting styles.
You may also choose to compliment your Tae Kwon Do training, by taking advantage of our weight and fitness equipment and callisthenic training area. Free orientations and advice on designing a weight or fitness training regimen are provided for our members for free by Master Lewis. You will also find the spacious locker rooms and showers, and sitting area enjoyable, as we encourage Sun Yi's Academy members to make Sun Yi's their home.
Here at Sun Yi's Academy in Arcata we believe in developing the self while also forging strong relationships with others, improving our health both as individuals and as a community. We invite you to join our extended family and to begin enjoying the benefits of a Sound Mind, Body, and Community today.
