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United Self Defense Academy - Mission Viejo Karate
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mission Viejo, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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- Website & schedule missionviejokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-768-3579
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been training here for years and the staff are always full of positive energy and eager to get their students motivated to do their best”
“Being able to do group class and sparring across the family of USDA dojos is a huge benefit, too.”
“The studio is always clean and smells good (I’ve been to some other locations and have not felt the same) and it’s easy to reschedule private lessons if things come up.”
“They make the lessons tons of fun for them while still teaching them respect, self-discipline, and of course self-defense.”
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“They make the lessons tons of fun for them while still teaching them respect, self-discipline, and of course self-defense.”
What students say
“You won't meet nicer people, and just maybe you will even see Sensei Shehan's amazing beard.”
“Our family has been part of this dojo (as well as the FHR) for years, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing.”
“Belt testing in the park is something else; seeing your kid go into ultra focused beast mode to get their next belt is so fun to experience.”
“Belt testing in the park is something else; seeing your kid go into ultra focused beast mode to get their next belt is so fun to experience.”
From the reviews
My kids have been students in this dojo for just over a year. We brought our kids here because they asked - they saw the dojo as we walked by, and to them, it looked like it was fun. They were right.
My 3 year old just started lessons and he loves it here. The staff is amazing. They are patient with him and he is learning more then just punches and kicks. He is learning how to focus and follow instructions. They offer trial periods so you can see if it is for your child.
Our son has been going to this dojo for over two years now. Let me begin by saying not all Karate dojos are created equal. The level of instruction and the lessons taught inside the dojo go far beyond what most "Karate" places teach.
Absolutely amazing team here. They push the kids to do their best and make it fun. Being able to do group class and sparring across the family of USDA dojos is a huge benefit, too.
Your first Karate class at United Self Defense Academy - Mission Viejo Karate
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site