My big kids did 10 years of karate when we lived down in San Diego; so, I am no stranger to the…read moredojo. After trials and tribulations at other locations here in SB, I finally found the perfect professional karate environment for my six year old. I look forward to many prosperous years at Koei Kan Karate-Santa Barbara

I highly recommend this Academy for your kiddos, my wife and I are super happy for bringing our son…read moreto be part of this good group of people in our community! My son is learning a lot! Tony and Miguel are a great persons and senseis! Good job guys!!

If you're going to train in any martial art or fitness or self-defense/situational awareness course…read morein the Santa Barbara area, do it here. Master Jang and his staff are the best. You'll also get personal development and discipline out of it. Plus, they are great with kids and young adults

I'm a 40-something who started taking Soo Bahk Do classes at Jang's Karate six years ago. Master…read moreJang has been running this studio for over 30 years, and really knows how to teach. The community here includes people with decades of martial arts experience, and who are happy to share their experience. Training here, I've had a lot of fun learning martial arts and improving my fitness (something I really needed!) The training has also helped me find more patience and confidence for everyday life. I recommend Jang's Karate to anyone interested in growing through martial arts.

The SBJKA dojo is actually run by Sensei Masayuki Ueoka who teaches the advanced classes. Sensei…read moreTom Scott teaches the beginner classes. SBJKA teaches traditional Shotokan karate. Sensei Ueoka has a great depth of knowledge about martial arts and Shotokan and has been teaching karate in Santa Barbara since 1980. The workouts are great and the people who attend are friendly and welcoming to newcomers. This is one of the best kept secrets in SB martial arts.

I've been training here for about three and a half years. Sifu Chris is a great teacher. Patient,…read moredown-to-earth, and very knowledgeable. Before I started taking classes at the Wu Shu Studio, a lot of martial arts studios in Santa Barbara that I tried felt like "black belt factories". If that's what you're looking for, this isn't it. In my time there, I've learned more than I ever thought I could. Not just about American Kenpo, but in other arts as well. I can't recommend the place highly enough.

Really Great place for learning in a peaceful and non competitive environment.read more

Came in to see about getting classes for my nine year old and when I expressed interest in myself…read moretaking classes the guy actually rolled his eyes and laughed. If this is any indication of the style of business conducted here I will take mine elsewhere.

Our two boys have been training at USSD for several years now. We are very pleased with all of the…read moreinstructors. They make it fun, but make sure to instill discipline as well. We also like how they rank up, and can see the progress and achievements.

First time, wow. First of all, it was the only work out I…read morehave ever actually enjoyed. I immediately felt like I was home and welcomed once I arrived. I was taught, one on one, an easy beginner technique that allowed me to begin sparring right away. The respect the students have for the master, both young and old was mesmerizing. He made you feel like you were important and focused on you while you practiced. I would receive advice and coaching while practicing with my opponent. There is a healthy amount of teasing that makes you feel like you have been life long friends with all inside. They made me feel safe, comfortable, and able! I would have never willing walked on a mat to get punched in the face, yet I did it over three times. The control the master has taught to his students makes it safe and fun for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're seeking a new workout,self defense, a fun date idea, or something to enroll the kids into, I recommend trying thisFirst time, wow. First of all, it was the only work out I have ever actually enjoyed. I immediately felt like I was home and welcomed once I arrived. I was taught, one on one, an easy beginner technique that allowed me to begin sparring right away. The respect the students have for the master, both young and old was mesmerizing. He made you feel like you were important and focused on you while you practiced. I would receive advice and coaching while practicing with my opponent. There is a healthy amount of teasing that makes you feel like you have been life long friends with all inside. They made me feel safe, comfortable, and able! I would have never willing walked on a mat to get punched in the face, yet I did it over three times. The control the master has taught to his students makes it safe and fun for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're seeking a new workout,self defense, a fun date idea, or something to enroll the kids into, I recommend trying this once you walk in the door you'll agree.

Over the past 20 years, I have seen Master Parson advance from 1st Queue (Brown belt), to the…read moreMaster level (8th Dan) he is today. He is a highly respected martial artist on an international scale. Having more than 30 years as a martial artist myself, I will tell you he's one of the best natural fighters I've ever seen, and his ability to instruct foundational techniques as well as advanced fighting skills is 2nd to none. He's top tier in the American Kenpo Karate Federation, and so are those Black Belts he's instructed. If you are a parent seeking a martial arts program to instruct, guide, inspire, as well as teach your kids how to legitimately protect themselves, Master Parson's program should be highly considered. If you (YOURSELF ) want to learn a genuine, no-nonsense style of self defense, I encourage you to attend his classes. And yes, he's a personal friend whom I'm very proud of; not just because of his fighting abilities, but his passion to teach those skills to anyone whom enters his Dojo. From beginners to advanced level fighters, his door is always open.

My six-year-old son has been attending Legacy Martial Arts for a little over four months. His…read morepersonality has always been introverted, cautious, and he has struggled with sensory sensitivities. We wanted to get him involved in a physical activity but knew that he was not ready for team sports. When starting him I was very nervous not knowing how he would respond, but to my surprise, within the first month he flourished! Not only has his confidence, self-esteem and physical capabilities grown; he's completely came out of his shell and is eager to participate and speak in front of class! I've watched him grow tremendously with his sensory sensitivities, which have previously held him back from participating in many school and social activities. Mr. Gregory runs an excellent program that holds his students to a high standard not only teaching proper martial arts technique, self-defense, and discipline; but also many life skills that your child will be able to apply to all other aspects of life. As a parent watching class, I must admit that I have also walked away on numerous occasions with self defense techniques or discussion on life skills that I re-apply to myself. Thank you Mr. Gregory, Mr. Stromsoe (amazing instructor!) and the rest of the Legacy Martial Arts team for creating the perfect family martial arts program! To any parent reading this review, I promise that enrolling your child into Legacy Martial Arts is worth the investment.

My family and I have been coming here for about a year and a half now. We absolutely love Legacy!…read moreThe family sessions provide a good bonding experience that fosters discipline and promotes exercise and strength building. We're looking forward to our toddler joining there Badger program when he's of age. This is a great experience for all ages and families! What started out as a way to increase my daughter's intrinsic motivation and self discipline has turned into an ongoing family experience with us all working together towards being a family of black belts. Shout out to Mr Gregory for tailoring sessions to each persons unique abilities while still ensuring to push us out of our comfort zones, and for holding each student accountable to be their very best.