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United Studios of Self Defense - Karate in Temecula
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Temecula, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule temecula.ussd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-795-3998
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I signed up both my kids, one of them being 17 and the other 9 at the time.”
“I wish they had earlier or day time options for the self defense for women courses.”
“Sensei Ashley is great and the rest of the group very friendly and helpful with a beginner.”
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“I wish they had earlier or day time options for the self defense for women courses.”
What students say
“The dojo makes you feel like family and Sensei Ashley & Master Rodriguez are amazing instructors!”
“The day we first stepped into the dojo we never realized that it was one of the best decisions my wife and I made for our son and our family.”
“I wish they had earlier or day time options for the self defense for women courses.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending USSD Temecula for over 7 years now. He started when he was 5 yrs old and it has developed into a way of life for him and me as well. The training and support we have received from all the instructors is absolutely top notch in every way.
I grew up training at the United studios of self defense in daly city ca. It was amazing. Best time of my life. Im going to continue at this location.
Awesome women's class! Sensei Ashley is great and the rest of the group very friendly and helpful with a beginner. Really appreciate it.
I cannot say enough great things about this place. I signed up both my kids, one of them being 17 and the other 9 at the time. The dojo makes you feel like family and Sensei Ashley & Master Rodriguez are amazing instructors! I watched their confidence grow and athleticism sky rocket.
New to Karate? Start at United Studios of Self Defense - Karate in Temecula
United Studios of Self Defense - Karate in Temecula comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at United Studios of Self Defense - Karate in Temecula
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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