Martial Place

United Studios of Self Defense, Team Poway, is the place where friends and family get together to train in Shaolin Kempo, to share with each other the magic of the Martial Arts. Whether you're a beginner or have previous experience, USSD is the place for you. The safe and friendly studio environment at USSD Poway will quickly make you a part of our karate family. Even if you've never thought about taking classes before, come check us out. You have nothing to lose and EVERYTHING to gain.

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About Josef "Ze Cobra" Manuel

Josef’s journey in the martial arts spans over 20 years. Born and raised in Newark NJ, he was first introduced into the martial arts through the study of Boxing, when his questions about what to do when in a clinch or taken down in a fight first arose. It was watching the first edition of the Ultimate Fighting Championship that Josef was privileged to see Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in action.

Ultimate Fighting Championship star Evan Tanner has died in the desert east of San Diego, possibly of heat exposure. A huge favorite in the Ultimate Fighting universe he was an inspiration to many and a hero to most. RIP Evan Tanner your style and aggression will always be remembered by your fans, myself included. God bless your family and enjoy this new journey. Please refrain from giving Jesus a triangle choke. God Speed…

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Physical Fitness

Just like with adults, one of the most common reasons for enrolling a child into a martial arts class is fitness. Childhood obesity rates are climbing, and more and more children are spending a lot more time in front of the television, playing video games and using a computer. However, even among more active children, martial arts is still attractive since it is seen as a very good source of exercise that also teaches skills. Martial arts can help improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance, strength and overall energy levels.

Karate classes in Poway for children of all ages! Karate classes in Poway for adults of all ages! Karate classes in Poway for YOU!!! “But I’ve never taken Karate classes before.” That’s ok! “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Karate is for EVERYONE ages 3 and up. Everyone needs the benefits of training in the Martial Arts at United Studios of Self Defense-Poway. Karate for children and adults alike include benefits such as confidence, self-control, focus and concentration and even stress relief.

“The Leopard”
By: Lauren Smith (age 8)

Imagine how wonderful it would feel to know that you are in peak physical condition and that you have the skills to defend yourself in a variety of self defense situations. Now imagine that same level of physical fitness and self defense ability for your child, wife, and family members. Come experience how martial arts training can provide you and your family with these substantial benefits!

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Start the school year off right by helping your child gain confidence, goal setting skills, leadership skills, and the ability to handle bully and stranger situations.

Just imagine the joy you will experience as you watch your child progress through different levels of training...
***watching them perform martial arts techniques in front of a group with confidence, poise, and enthusiasm
***seeing an improvement in their attitude and behavior
***knowing that they will make the right choices in life because they understand the value of their future

At Orange Belt we started sparring on a weekly basis. The first time I sparred I got totally destroyed. It was good for me: I had to learn to control my emotions. I started teaching the little kids in my dojo as an Orange Belt, and soon after became involved in the USSD Instructors Academy. My wife and I became totally indoctrinated into the USSD Way. How to teach, what to teach, how to share our passion for the Martial Arts with other people: how to transfer our love of the Art to our teaching and thus to other students.