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Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Upland, 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
- 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 +1 909-931-4602
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“As a woman and a mom, I believe it’s so important to be able to protect myself—and just as importantly, to empower my kids to protect themselves too.”
“They have martial arts classes, sparring classes, and kickboxing for women.”
“As a woman and a mom, I believe it’s so important to be able to protect myself—and just as importantly, to empower my kids to protect themselves too.”
“The people at Z-Ultimate all were very patient and let me sit quietly in the corner during classes and private lessons.”
“They not only bring deep expertise in martial arts and self-defense, but they also take the time to understand each student's goals and tailor the experience accordingly.”
Other martial arts here
“They have martial arts classes, sparring classes, and kickboxing for women.”
“Christie was very thorough with her explanations of how moves apply to the real world and taught me about SHAOLIN KEMPO.”
“They not only bring deep expertise in martial arts and self-defense, but they also take the time to understand each student's goals and tailor the experience accordingly.”
What students say
“Sensei Christie is knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly passionate about what she teaches.”
“It’s a welcoming environment for all types of people: regardless of skill, body type, age, or gender.”
“While the whole culture and family feel at your dojo is wonderful, I want to give credit to one of the teachers, Sensei Donovan.”
“The team helped them customize their training to focus specifically on self-defense techniques for women, empowering them with practical skills and confidence.”
“My daughters love coming to their classes and I love knowing they are learning important, lifelong skills of discipline and how defend themselves.”
“He has grown so much in his karate skills and has stretched himself through belt testing, tournament participation and sparing.”
From the reviews
Training at Z-Ultimate has been a game changer for me and my family. Their instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about what they do.
🥋 An Exceptional Family Experience at Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studio in Upland! As a doctor and mother of two young daughters, finding a self-defense studio that prioritized safety, confidence, and fitness for my whole family was crucial. For the past two years, Z-Ultimate has exceeded every expectation.
I’ve been attending Z-Ultimate for nearly a year and I love it! It’s a welcoming environment for all types of people: regardless of skill, body type, age, or gender. They have martial arts classes, sparring classes, and kickboxing for women.
I absolutely love being a part of Z-Ultimate! This dojo has been such a wonderful and positive addition to my weekly schedule, it's like I can't get enough! Being a part of both the adult women's kickboxing and adult's martial arts, I have been able to learn an abundance of new information and gain a tremendous amount…
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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