Welcome to United Studios of Self Defense, America's Self Defense Leader and the largest martial arts studio chain in North America.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced martial artist, United Studios of Self Defense has a martial arts program to fit your needs. Men, women, and children participate in our Private & Group Training Programs.
The United Studios of Self Defense Martial Arts System is an ever-changing wealth of knowledge that is always interesting and fun to learn. At United Studios, you're not just another student. You will realize your full potential, because you are special to us.
Professional Black Belt Instructors
We continually upgrade the teaching skills of all United Studios of Self Defense Black Belt Instructors. Our effective United Studios of Self Defense Martial Arts System will give you the upper hand in situations that can happen anytime, anywhere.
Benefits for Teens and Adults
A discipline, sport, art and way of life, the Martial Arts offers the adult student many unique benefits. You may be a professional looking for that added mental edge in business, or someone who just wants to feel stronger and be more energetic
Studies have shown for years that adults who exercise have lower blood pressure, increased muscular strength, better flexibility and less body fat than those adults who do not exercise. They can also cope with high levels of stress and have a more confident self-image.
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Benefits for Children
Believing in yourself starts early! At United Studios of Self Defense, we work hard to make your child's first experience with the Martial Arts a safe and productive one. Young people must have personal goals and a caring support system to make their dreams a reality.
We will help your child become a strong and productive member of society armed with character, strong self-discipline and a healthy self-image. |
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Equipped with these positive attributes, your child will have the inner strength needed to avoid the many temptations children face today.
Strong people are the cornerstone of a strong society and nation. Your child's present and future success and happiness, is important to all United Studios' Instructors. We place a special emphasis on the mental attributes of concentration, patience and self-control as we explore the physical principles of balance, timing and perfecting Martial Arts technique. |
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Special Activities
We have Martial Arts Demonstrations and Seminars, open workouts, kids movie nights, holiday parties and other special events on a regular basis. Our two hour birthday party program includes everything from directed party games to food and prizes. Our Seminars include Women's Self Defense, Executive Protection, Safe Kids, and special programs for schools, community groups, and business. More..
Testimonial -
After many frustrating years of trying to find the right activity for our son, we found United Studies of Self-Defense Belmont . . . and Sensei Linda!
Several years ago, when he was in 1st grade, we discovered our son had PDD-NOS, a high functioning form of autism. He looked like everyone else but every single day at least one thing would have us tumbling every which way. Of course, this diagnosis explained so much – why team sports were so hard for him, why he feared loud noises, why he resisted anything unexpected or out of his routine, why deal with others in unstructured situations made him uncomfortable and often disruptive. We still had a lot to figure out.
Then, out of the blue, he asked if he could try out the “free” lesson at USSD Belmont that was on a card he got during his school’s Discovery Day (where Linda had come to introduce Martial Arts to the school). The rest of the story is history – he jumped right in with private lessons and was so happy to find out how good he was. Linda and her staff took every effort to understand and respect how his mind works – some days are good ones and other are just “off” days. When his behavior is disrespectful, Linda appropriately addresses it and explains what is expected in her dojo. When he is frustrated or doesn’t want to try new moves, Linda and her team patiently encourage and devise strategies that get him over these typical autism-like hurtles. With all this, he quickly tested up the levels to purple belt with resulting self-esteem. More importantly, he trusts Linda and her staff who offer him a safe place away from home where he is understood, challenged, taught self-control, and gets a better awareness of how he is different and can still fit in. Even during his “off” times, when we think all is lost, Linda steps up with a smile, calmly tells us about the issue, and patiently encourages us and our son to stick with it.
We have never been so lucky as to have this chemistry for him in any activity or with any instructor.
Leslie Dymond Marks
Belmont, CA
March 2011
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