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United Studios of Self Defense - Menlo Park
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Menlo Park, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 menlopark.ussd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 650-325-9690
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been going here for a little over year, and the way that the instructors work with the kids is absolutely outstanding!”
“Both classes often involve sparring, which I've found to be one of the most helpful ways for me to put what I've learned into practice.”
“Monday/Wednesday Urban Combat: An excellent self-defense/HIIT workout class.”
Other martial arts here
“Grappling is (in my experience) focused on BJJ and takedown techniques while striking is strikes/kicks.”
“Monday/Wednesday Urban Combat: An excellent self-defense/HIIT workout class.”
What students say
“They are not only all excellent teachers, but friends that our family will miss.”
“I had a good experience learning various urban combat techniques such as jiu jitsu here.”
“Expect a hard cardio workout with a lot of focus on careful technique.”
From the reviews
My family is moving away from Menlo Park and we will miss this place! My son and daughter started taking karate at USSD about 6 months ago and they both loved it.
My son has been going for several years. Great instructors and a wonderful atmosphere in the dojo. Their flexibility with juggling multiple sports has made a huge difference in my son being able to continue martial arts for so many years.
Very nice dojo with a nice community of people and awesome instructors. I had a good experience learning various urban combat techniques such as jiu jitsu here.
We have been going here for a little over year, and the way that the instructors work with the kids is absolutely outstanding!
Your first Karate class at United Studios of Self Defense - Menlo Park
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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