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United Studios of Self Defense Huntington Beach
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Huntington Beach, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ussdhb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-375-1120
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Dojo has high level instruction that the kids will understand and can advance their skills at a rapid, yet smooth pace.”
“He loves learning all the techniques and even sparring.”
“He especially loves the one-on-one sessions because he gets that direct attention.”
“Great school, awesome teacher and I love variety of self-defense plus classic karate.”
Other martial arts here
“I have attended several kickboxing classes at USSD taught by instructor Ian Butler and the classes are fun, educational and push you to grow as a martial artist.”
“My 6 year old son has been practicing with Sensei Ted for about 10 months and enjoys the challenge and learning Shaolin Kempo martial arts.”
“Great school, awesome teacher and I love variety of self-defense plus classic karate.”
What students say
“Sensei Ted & Family are so amazingly down to earth and individualistic, they have really taken the time to get to know Jacob and what learning technique/s work the best for him.”
“He is down to earth and Awesome with his students and students families, along with his wife they make the school a Family friendly environment for learning.”
“Sensei Ted & Family are so amazingly down to earth and individualistic, they have really taken the time to get to know Jacob and what learning technique/s work the best for him.”
“My 6 year old son has been practicing with Sensei Ted for about 10 months and enjoys the challenge and learning Shaolin Kempo martial arts.”
“The school has helped with teaching him confidence, respect, discipline and has taught him to keep active.”
From the reviews
We LOVE USSD HB and Sensei Ted & Family!! My 6 year old son has been practicing with Sensei Ted for about 10 months and enjoys the challenge and learning Shaolin Kempo martial arts. He especially loves the one-on-one sessions because he gets that direct attention.
I've been taking classes here for a very long time now and I'm enjoying the experience much more than before USSD owned the studio. This is a great place to learn kenpo, and the instructor is easy to get along with.
I would HIGHLY recommend USSD. The instructors are amazing and great with the students. The school is owned by Sensai Ted who is also the head instructor. He is down to earth and Awesome with his students and students families, along with his wife they make the school a Family friendly environment for learning.
This is a fantastic karate studio for children of all ages. Sensei Ted and his instructors ensure a safe environment as they intentionally develop each student at a pace best suited for the individual.
Your first Karate class at United Studios of Self Defense Huntington Beach
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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