"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions."
"The important thing is not to stop questioning."
"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales."
Our Mission
Our mission at Wing Academy is to foster
whole-child development – physical, mental, emotional, and social – in a safe and nurturing environment. Simultaneously, we impart essential life skills and foster confident individuals, ready to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Björn & Carina Schmidt
1
Years of
Experience
Experience
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
"There can be no great discoveries and advances as long as there is one unhappy child on earth."
"The value of an education in a liberal arts college is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think something that cannot be learned from textbooks."
"The only source of knowledge is experience."
"The aim of education must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, can see in the service to the community their highest life achievement."
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."
Our Programs
Start your journey with us
Shaping Young Minds, Ages 3+
- Strength Development
- Social & Emotional Skills
- Physical Health
- Mental Strength
- Values & Encouragement
- Joy in Learning
Nurturing Young Spirits, Ages 7+
- Building Resilience
- Communication & Teamwork
- Physical Mastery
- Critical Thinking
- Moral Compass
- Explorative Learning
Empowering Teens, Ages 13+
- Self-Discovery
- Advanced Physical Training
- Problem Solving
- Peer Leadership
- Emotional Maturity
- Real-world Preparation
"You never fail until you stop trying."
"Try not to become a man of success, but rather a man of value."
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."
"Try not to be a person of success, but rather a person of value."
"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious."
"The aim of the school should always be to ensure that the young person leaves it as a harmonious personality, not as a specialist."
What The Parents Say
"Our son's confidence has improved with WingKids. He's more willing to try new things and has shown progress in his gross motor skills. Bjorn's coaching style creates a safe, encouraging and fun environment for kids to learn at their own pace. Highly recommended for parents seeking a place for their child to grow and be themselves."
Amanda-Dawn & Chris L.
"Our son enjoys Wingkids program each week and feels exhilarated after each session. It has helped him develop social skills in a safe environment and provides a sense of belonging and achievement as he progresses through levels. Thank you WingS Academy for bringing him out of his shell."
Lori B.
"Wings Academy has helped my daughter gain immeasurable confidence in a friendly environment while teaching her how to protect herself and stay safe. The instructors are amazing and greet the kids each session with positive energy. It's a wonderful program that I'm happy they chose to start."
Karen D.
"WingS Academy offers top-notch martial arts led by Björn and Carina. The program promotes exercise, skills and a sense of belonging with obstacle courses and props. They also participate in community volunteer work and are a valuable resource for supporting children. WingS Academy is held in high regard."
Teniquè H.
"Going to WingS Academy is something our son always looks forward to. It is the perfect combination of learning concentration and control in tandem with exercise and meditative practices. Coming from Tai Kwon Doe lessons, to this, felt like a HUGE upgrade in value."
Jonathan B.
"WingKids is a perfect fit for my son with autism. Bjoern is an amazing instructor, and the environment is just right. He looks forward to every class, gaining confidence, strength, independence, and self-awareness. We've re-enrolled and highly recommend WingS Academy to kids of any ability."
Siobhan B.
"Our daughter is enthusiastic about attending WingS Academy and proud of her achievements through the belt system. The program teaches valuable skills in social and emotional health, safety, and self-confidence, which we appreciate as parents. Highly recommend!"
Laura B.
"As a parent, I'm very proud of how self motivated my son feels in relation to WingKids. It's not always easy being a kid, but it's clear WingKids is nurturing in him a grounded confidence, both mentally and physically. This is something that can't be given, but learned through training, and something many adults aspire to for themselves."
Gillian St.
"My son did not like soccer but he could barely wait for his next WingKids session. We are excited that we finally found something for him."
Katrin M.
"It is very important to me that my daughter Anna learns about boundaries in a playful environment and is being encouraged to support others."
Anni S.
"My daughter loves Wingkids and I love the confidence I’ve watched grow in her since she began. She looks forward to class each week and telling us what they’ve worked on."
Karen D.
"Elias rarely stops moving; Wing Kids allows him to be active in a focused, safe and fun environment.He's learning about safety, boundaries and consent at the same time which is definitely a win-win for him as a child and us as parents!"
Rachel B.
"I signed my son up for WingKids because I was looking to boost his self-confidence and his self defense skills. We continue to sign up again and again because he's happy to go week after week. Because of WingKids, he is better able to assess risk to his person, his physical skills are improving, he is highly motivated towards getting new belts, his confidence has increased, and he is clearly having fun."
Gillian S.
"I am very grateful for all that my son has learned so far and the confidence that comes with that."
Candace G.
"This was a great opportunity. My daughter loved that she got to participate in a sport her Brothers are in. Its always hard when she wants to sign up for something they are in but does not accommodate special needs. From the waiting room I could hear how amazing the coaches were. I really appreciate Wingkids for giving her this opportunity!"
Kristine M.
"Björn and Carina are amazing communicators with the kids, which is the highlight of our daughter's week. She's discovering newfound confidence in herself and eagerly shares the new skills she learns each week. We've struggled to find an activity that truly captures her interest, but we can confidently say that WingKids is the one."
Tony M.
Our Partners
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