I first saw the USSD demo team perform at a local event and I was left super impressed by the demo…read moreteam, which consisted of all youth. I was also drawn in by the sensei as she was incredibly nice, but yet respect she was given by the students show great discipline. I walked into the dojo with my 3 year old and the rest was history. Arya is 4 now and has been a part of this great family for 1 now with her yellow belt and growing wiring martial arts in every session. This is what the DOJO is. A family. Thank you USSD for embracing us and for nurturing a great sense of confidence in our little Arya. She loves her Dojo and so do we.

Great family friendly dojo. My kids love it here and the staff are amazing!! The class schedules…read morework well with our family demands and our kids have developed great self defense skills, confidence, and bonds with their dojo mates. Highly recommend.

CHECK YOUR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT - this gym will re-activate your cancelation and then offer you…read more"credit" to continue at their gym. A Really Good Thing about this gym is that you get preferential treatment if you speak Portuguese. Other than this, it is a GREAT studio if you are pushing your child toward competitions.

As the grandparents for our 6-year-old grandchild, we wish to register our 1000% support and…read moreappreciation for the classes my grandson has enrolled in at your AOJ Costa Mesa facility.  Under the strong guidance and leadership of coaches Leo and Caro, we have noticed our grandson grow on so many levels that we believe are attributable to his classes. There are too many attributes to even list, but his ability to listen, focus, and of course be a kind warrior is truly remarkable.  Coach Leo and Coach Caro are truly fantastic teachers and role models, and we wish to thank you for contributing to his growth and maturation. Job well done!

I highly recommend Tajik Karate Academy if you are looking for a friendly environment to take…read moreKarate classes. With my experience, it's a great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Amazing workout.

Both my kiddos entered Tajik Karate Academy different time frames and each reach different belt…read morelevel as of this day. I must said: Sensei was truly awesome with the kids. He shows a compassionate and dedication with good sense of humors. His good heart straighten all kids distraction and involving everyone to participate in the daily lesson. I watched both of my kiddos getting not just stronger but more discipline and confident approaching others. Although no discount for 2nd kiddos, it's still worth the investment to gain positive characters from each kiddos. Location is nice and clean near restaurants and stores. Time are flexible if we miss a class. Overall, TKA is an awesome place. Keep up the good work Sensei.

This dojo, the other students and the senseis have been a second home and family to my son. Not…read moreonly is he learning a martial art but he has also gained confidence. He just earned his blue green stripe belt from USSD. Semsei Jerod and Sensei Greg helped make this possible.

Very knowledgeable and helpful. We've been going since Covid shut things down. My kids have…read moreadvanced ranks and have enjoyed the private lessons and STORM program too.

The senseis at Karate Irvine have done a fantastic job training my children. My kids started their…read morelessons about a year ago and have progressed immensely from the direction of their sensei and the dojo. They start out like everyone else with white belts, and have progressed to their current orange belts. I like that they have their weekly private lessons where they can learn the various forms, techniques, and get very technical in their practice. The more direct teachings from the private lesson help them develop their skills while the dojo also holds daily group classes. These classes occur throughout the week as well as Saturdays, and while I try my best to take them in to as many during the week as possible I'm not always able to bring my kids in. During these group classes they get to exercise and work on some group activities, such as group sparring, or punches and kicks on the pads. The senseis all know my kids by name and are very approachable, as well as when we could not make it to our private lessons due to vacation or illness we have always been able to request for a make up class and they are very accommodating with the rescheduling. If you're interested in putting your child into karate but are unsure if your kid is a good match, they do have trials which they will spend a few minutes with your child and work through a short private lesson to gauge their interest. Also, while my kids are not in tournaments, be aware you will have to invest a bit into their growth with sparring gear, outfit, and maybe the occasional long trip to a tournament.

A warm, neighborly team that truly cares and gives far more than they sell. After an unsettling…read moreencounter with a man in public that left me feeling unsafe, I began seriously exploring different self-defense options, including jiu-jitsu. I tried several gyms, but ultimately chose USSD Irvine Northwood because their program blends multiple martial arts styles and focuses on practical, tactical self-defense. Everything I've learned so far has been incredibly useful, and the instructors have been supportive every step of the way. I'm genuinely grateful to have found such a friendly, welcoming community.

Fit defense is the right fit. Pun intended. I wanna say that I found them through $40 for 4 hours…read moreof kid free date night. Gonna be honest. Every 3 months they offer ninja night. They do obstacles and eat pizza and socialize. But then I saw my son really click with Tyson! Tons of the local kids come here and it's very comfortable. The one and one trainings have been a plus. Along with the group trainings for kids 6 and up. My son has been so focused and has been going at his own speed. Their membership prices is the best around for what they offer. I would def recommend them!! You won't be let down. My son is a orange belt and looks forward to his classes.

Fit defense is an amazing studio to learn all kinds of martial arts. I come for practical self…read moredefense (individual lessons so far), and Sensei Tyson is such a good instructor. I've trained extensively in Tae Kwon Do before I came to Fit Defense, and based on my past experience Fit Defense greatly surpasses my expectations. Tyson takes his knowledge of a plethora of of martial arts and boils it down to what's practical. His lessons are just enough information to remember everything, but not too much overwhelm. He is extremely well-versed in all styles of self-defense and always seeking to improve and learn more. He uses a punching bag, Bob, focus mitts, weapons, and other ways to instruct to his maximum potential. Since he is constantly building on his own knowledge, he constantly learns and teaches new techniques and forms. Fit defense also has a variety of classes, from karate for kids to practical self defense for adults. Not to mention the prices. Fit Defense won't break the bank and you'll definitely get your money's worth! Take it from me.

I had always wanted to take a self defense class and had seen great reviews about Justin and this…read morestudio. My girlfriend and I attended a class and it was really fun! Justin and the other participants in the class were really welcoming and helpful in giving us tips on form and technique. We are definitely going to be returning!

Was very impressed with my recent Krav Maga course taught by Joey and Justin. Just the right…read morebalance of foundational information, skills development, scenario practice, and real life impact of combatant choices. The instructors read the room very well in terms of when they needed to change the pacing.

I started kendo at Butokuden nearly two years ago, and I could not be happier. I give Butokuden…read moresole credit for developing my love for kendo because of the quality of instruction, positive atmosphere, and incredible facility. From the curious mind who wants to learn more about the sport to the seasoned kenshi, this place is a great place to develop yourself, improve your skills, and have a fantastic time doing so. The instructors are world-class but still down-to-earth, and everyone at the dojo is genuinely nice and helpful, which really helped me gain confidence when I was a timid beginner. And what other sport can you do that encourages you to scream as loud as you can. At first it feels strange, but it's such great stress relief! Along with the adult class I attend, there are two kids' classes that precede it. From sitting in on several of the kids' classes, it is obvious that kendo is great for them because it helps instill in them the virtues of discipline, honor, confidence, and perseverance. The kids class is intense, but I have never seen a group of kids so eager to learn, respectful, and grateful for the opportunity to learn the sport. I can't say enough great things about this place. The people are great and I always have a blast in class. So come check it out!

This review is for the E-Bogu warehouse and not the Dojo. I found E-Bogu when I was looking for a…read moreKendogi, after finally reaching a point where my sensei(s) told me to get one. E-Bogu was significantly cheaper then the supplier in my part of town and the reviews of their products were all very high. The store is really just the warehouse for the website (there is no show room) but they have staff to assist you. I went to the warehouse so I could get the proper sizes as that is always an issue when ordering online, which was a good idea since their sizing chart would have given me a keikogi that was too small in the chest (thankfully the lady helping me immediately saw that and got me a better size). All in all it was a good experience and for the price of one uniform at my local supplier I got two from E-Bogu. When I comes time to get my Bogu I think I'll be driving out to Irvine again.