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.

I've been studying with the knowledgeable instructors at Lifeskills since 2007. They are skilled,…read morepractical and have the ability to convey knowledge to a depth I had not previously experienced. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking for practical self defense or a combat martial art with depth and history. The environment is positive and encouraging.

Hello everyone, You are invited to our Candle Class on…read moreWednesday, March 23rd 2016. at 6:00 PM. (Adults regular class). We look forward to seeing you all!! Thank you, LifeskillsMA Team

I was looking for a marital arts studio that my 6 year old son could join during the pandemic. I…read morestumbled upon USSD on Facebook and they were offering two weeks for free and so I decided to check it out. I liked that during the pandemic they taught the classes outside or virtual. Both my son, and now my 5 year old daughter, have been taking classes here for almost a year now. Our first encounter was with Sensei Christine. She is so friendly and easy to talk to, and basically the administrative backbone of this place. Whenever I had a question, schedule change, or whatever, she has always been so accommodating and makes you feel like you a part of a family. My kids absolutely love Sensei Jack! He always makes classes engaging and funny. He is really good with the kids. I like how they not only teach karate, but also the principles of karate and how to deal with every day life situations, like dealing with a bully. I have learned some life lessons myself while watching in on his group classes! The program itself consists of a 30-minute one-on-one with a trainer and then 3 optional 45-minute group classes (based on age). They earn stripes on their belts depending on what they have learned for that particular belt. Once they receive 4 stripes they can test for the next color belt. Tests are usually done once a month. The kids have incentives to earn "ninja dollars" which they can collect to redeem for toys at the "ninja store." The kids really loves this and gives them an opportunity to work harder and be more engaged.

The best. The…read moreoriginal review I wrote for Master Turner's dojo appears to have evaporated, so I'll repost. There are precious few places you can go to train with a 7th degree black belt. Master Turner is as good with kids as he is with adults, and the other instructors, all of whom he has hand-picked, are also superb. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. I've been working out here for 10 years now, and never plan to stop.

Finding the right environment for your family to grow, learn, and challenge themselves isn't easy,…read morebut USSD Karate Lake Forest has been an absolute blessing for us. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt an immediate sense of belonging. Sensei Dragon is truly exceptional. He balances a high level of discipline and structure with an incredibly supportive and encouraging teaching style. He knows exactly how to motivate each student, pushing them to reach their full potential while ensuring they feel confident and capable. What we love most about this dojo is the genuine family atmosphere. It's more than just a place to learn martial arts; it's a tight-knit community where everyone roots for each other's success. Whether you are looking to build focus, confidence, fitness, or discipline, USSD Lake Forest delivers it all in a safe, positive, and uplifting environment. If you are looking for a martial arts school that will treat your family like their own, we cannot recommend Sensei Dragon and USSD Lake Forest highly enough!

My son loves this studio. He started his journey about 3 years ago. I have seen tremendous growth…read morein his martial arts as well as his personality. He is a strong and confident young man. The instructors at the studio ate caring, patient and awesome instructors. My son is always excited to be at the studio. I highly recommend the USSD studio

My son started here when he was 8 after moving from another gym where we felt he wasn't…read moreprogressing. Cho's Academy is the perfect balance of serious jiu jitsu instruction and safety and fun. My son has progressed and all the kids have fun and work hard. The kids are trained by black and brown belts that are very knowledgable. I also enjoy that I have direct cell phone access to Jacob, the owner, and can talk through things if anything ever comes up. I have also had the opportunity to train in the adult classes and really enjoyed the practical sefl defense based curriculum and rolling. I'd highly recommend Cho's for both kids and adult BJJ.

Cho's Academy provides an excellent environment for kids of all ages (through high school and even…read morebeyond) to learn self defense, Jiu Jitsu and Taekwondo. The studio is a rare mix these days of community, training and discipline that has a positive impact on kids' work ethic and outlook. Not everyone gets a trophy here unless earned and that is a positive thing in terms of childhood development, grit and perseverance. The instructors are top notch in their specialties and also in working with and motivating kids. Mr. Cho genuinely cares about the progress of his students - physically and mentally. A surprise perk has been adult classes, whether in self defense, Jiu jitsu or other styles of martial arts.

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios in Laguna Niguel has been fantastic for my son. The instructors are…read moreskilled, patient, and truly care about each student's growth. The training builds confidence, discipline, and strength in a supportive environment. Highly recommend!

This is a AWESOME DOJO. Sensei Anthony really cares about the students and puts 100% in all he…read moredoes. Master Ryan is also a wonderful presence in the dojo. My son has been a student since he was 5. He took a couple years sabbatical but returned. He enjoys class and it's great environment to learn community, discipline, respect, and of course self defense. I love their black uniforms too! - It's so cool. I highly recommend this dojo for anyone whether it be a parent who wants to start their child in martial arts or any adult who would like to learn self defense and stay in shape at the same time. This is an excellent location and an Uber fun environment for kids and adults. I love how Sensei Anthony always keeps parents posted on your child's progress. Don't think twice - you've found your dojo!

I was introduced to this dojo through a birthday party that my daughter attended, and I'm glad I…read moredid! Master Green and his assistants always start off class with asking the students what they did that day/ how their day went and it really just sets the tone for a positive mindset to the class. Master incorporates the moves that the students learn and how this applies to real life application (bullying /attack/ kidnapping). He really emphasizes this so the students know the importance of these moves. No matter how small or big the kid is, he shows all these moves can be done by any kid regardless of size. He is successful in building relationships with every kid and I see with my own eyes that these kids really look up to Master. I have also seen kids who attend this dojo regularly grow to become really amazing leaders who exhibit maturity level well beyond their age. My daughter has attended this dojo for two years now and I've seen her confidence grow because of it. I also love how involved his dojo is in the community. They frequently have parents night out on some Saturdays where they host the kids and incorporate TKD activity and also support small businesses in the shopping plaza in various ways.

sensei Zack is very skillful and attentive with the students, he really set the bar high and aim…read morefor excellence. He also teaches the kids values which As a mom I value as much as I value the sport!

We were sad when our previous TKD school closed but so fortunate that our Master recommended…read moreTalium. When we went for a visit for our trial classes we saw a large group of kids with several instructors in a very organized, disciplined and fun class. The Grand Master and the Masters who teach the class are wonderful with the children. Our child loved the Talium and appreciate all they did to build the strong morals, skills and respect while in class. Unfortunately we moved out of the area and searching for another wonderful school like Talium. Highly recommend anyone looking for TKD for their children or themselves.

Made a visit earlier this week to see how classes are run. Having prior experience for MANY years,…read moreI don't want to watch forms for 20-30min. Needless to say, I was not very engaged. Sorry to say that I didn't find what I needed here. Here were a few things I noticed upon observation(Barranca Pkway location): Nobody said "Yes sir/No sir!". Not even the black belts unfortunately. As a former main instructor, a student should be able to respond like this to their instructor right away. Too much talking between students during class. Giving up before trying. Noticed a black belt girl wanting to skip a move because she wasn't confident enough after the instructor told her to go do it a few times. Not black belt attitude.. never give up, just TRY. Kihaps were not loud enough when demonstrating, even among black belts. Being a little louder is totally okay! Back to demonstrations in the black belt class, I did not see power in poomsae techniques either. Finally, it was random and strange to me to get asked to volunteer to help classes the first day I met the Master. As a customer, I only stated I wanted to train... not teach anyone due to my extreme burnout from it. I refused the Masters offer because I don't know them and their curriculum. Why would I want to volunteer?? Master Lee told me he had several instructors already to help, but shouldn't that be enough to cover each day of classes? Why ask me to volunteer? I saw no reason to be needed and had no reason to stay and watch longer, so I left.