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Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in La Cañada Flintridge, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 zultimate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 952-0070
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids started training here first, and after seeing how much they loved it and grew from the program, I decided to join as an adult student back in 2022.”
“My youngest is 5 and in the tiny tigers class.”
“I started martial arts here as a teen and have been coming for 10+ years.”
“He goes far beyond simply teaching self-defense skills to students of all ages and levels—he truly invests in their growth as individuals.”
Other martial arts here
“We have tried 3 different Jiu Jitsu dojos, Taekwondo, and Wu Shu before we found Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio with Sensei Lucian.”
“We have tried 3 different Jiu Jitsu dojos, Taekwondo, and Wu Shu before we found Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio with Sensei Lucian.”
“He goes far beyond simply teaching self-defense skills to students of all ages and levels—he truly invests in their growth as individuals.”
What students say
“Sensei Lucian and his staff are all incredible instructors and so wonderful with children.”
“The instructors are patient, welcoming, and great at teaching all ages.”
“Instructors are friendly and helpful, also cool to see the younger generation learning discipline and respect.”
“This studio has been so wonderful for my daughter. She has gained so much confidence and coordination.”
“Sensei Lucian is absolutely incredible, he doesn’t just teach martial arts, he builds discipline, respect, and confidence in every student.”
From the reviews
This studio has been so wonderful for my daughter. She has gained so much confidence and coordination. She looks forward to every lesson and loves the studio and teachers. The combination of private and group classes is excellent.
Our family has had an incredible experience with Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios in La Cañada. My kids started training here first, and after seeing how much they loved it and grew from the program, I decided to join as an adult student back in 2022. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve made.
We’ve been with Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios since 2019, and it has been hands down one of the best decisions I’ve made for my boys. Sensei Lucian is absolutely incredible, he doesn’t just teach martial arts, he builds discipline, respect, and confidence in every student.
My son has been a student for a bit over a year. We have tried 3 different Jiu Jitsu dojos, Taekwondo, and Wu Shu before we found Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio with Sensei Lucian. This has been the longest my son has stayed interested and continues to stay interested in a martial art.
Your first Karate class at Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
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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