For top-quality karate classes in Santa Barbara, call 805.696.6820 or text 805.530.5643. We also offer excellent self defense for kids.

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Karate & Private Lessons in Santa Barbara | USSD

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Our Santa Barbara Karate Dojo has Expert Instruction for All Ages & Skill Levels. Enroll Today & Experience the Benefit!

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Personalized Training, Private Lessons, Self Defense Classes

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Karate

You will get results

You will get results

 Karate is built on a foundation of traditional values with a modern day  approach to self defense and personal development. Our focus is on stand  up striking, but Karate is inherently well rounded. Through  personalized training programs and private lessons, you can advance up  to 4 times faster than with group lessons alone. The attent

 Karate is built on a foundation of traditional values with a modern day  approach to self defense and personal development. Our focus is on stand  up striking, but Karate is inherently well rounded. Through  personalized training programs and private lessons, you can advance up  to 4 times faster than with group lessons alone. The attention is on  you, so any corrections are immediate and you will be more likely to  achieve your black belt. Flexible scheduling and lessons tailored to  your physical ability, age, and interest make it easy to fit Karate into  your life at United Studios of Self Defense in Santa Barbara. Our  private/group training system allows you to progress at your own pace  and focus on your needs and interests, rather than getting lost in the  crowd at a typical boxing gym. Improve your self defense skills,  physical strength, and personal development with Karate – change your  life today! 

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You will get results

You will get results

You will get results

  •  Advance up to 4 times faster than with group lessons alone
  • Immediate corrections with individualized attention
  • Increased likelihood of achieving black belt with private lessons
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
  • Lessons tailored to your physical ability, age, and interest
  • Increased motivation through quick progress

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You will get results

Let's do this

Get ready to change your life! At United Studios of Self Defense in Santa Barbara, you will participate in our highly successful private/group training system which allows students to progress at their own pace, and to focus on their needs and interests. You and/or your child will not get lost in the crowd like a typical studio. Our uniqu

Get ready to change your life! At United Studios of Self Defense in Santa Barbara, you will participate in our highly successful private/group training system which allows students to progress at their own pace, and to focus on their needs and interests. You and/or your child will not get lost in the crowd like a typical studio. Our unique self-defense system allows beginner and advanced students alike to adjust the techniques to fit their strengths and limitations. Karate in Santa Barbara has never been easier to be a part of. Change your life today!

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We love our customers, so feel free to visit us during normal business hours to learn more about our karate and self-defense programs for kids, teens, and adults.

UNITED STUDIOS OF SELF DEFENSE

United Studios of Self Defense Santa Barbara 3971 State St (Five Points Shopping Center) Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Phone: 805-696-6820 | Text: 805-530-5643

Hours

Monday - Thurs: 12pm - 8pm

Friday: 2pm - 6pm

Saturday & Sunday: 

10am - 2pm


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