Events will include a test for all ranks, a Shaolin Monk show to be hosted at the Nourse Theatre, which is open to the public, a tournament and a training seminar which is exclusive to all United Studios students. Our company offers martial arts lessons for children 3 1/2 and older. Our group sessions are 45 minutes long and focus on discipline, self control, developing a strong mind and body and having fun.
Preschool age children benefit from our program in a number of ways. Besides discipline and focus, which are keys to our program, we work on ways to develop their minds and bodies through exercise, repetition and memorization. Group classes are geared more towards exercise and working on certain skill sets while private lessons allow us to shape our program to meet your child's individual needs.
Preschool age children benefit from our program in a number of ways. Besides discipline and focus, which are keys to our program, we work on ways to develop their minds and bodies through exercise, repetition and memorization. Group classes are geared more towards exercise and working on certain skill sets while private lessons allow us to shape our program to meet your child's individual needs.
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United Studios of Self Defense teaches Shaolin Kenpo which is a mixture of Karate, Kung Fu, and Ju Jitsu. What makes United Studios of Self Defense unique from other programs is that we tailor our program to fit the needs of the individual student instead of molding the student to fit the art.
So whether your a beginner or experienced martial artist, whether you have physical limitations or are a professional athlete, or your just one of the many people looking for something fun, challenging, and rewarding, we have a program for you.The United Studios of Self Defense system is highly effective because the wealth of material allows you, the student, to use whatever techniques work best for you.
So whether your a beginner or experienced martial artist, whether you have physical limitations or are a professional athlete, or your just one of the many people looking for something fun, challenging, and rewarding, we have a program for you.The United Studios of Self Defense system is highly effective because the wealth of material allows you, the student, to use whatever techniques work best for you.
Founder of United Studios of Self Defense Professor Charles Mattera, with Shaolin Monks at United Studios of Self Defense Northern California Martial Arts Tournament, Noevmber 2010. Kenpo emphasizes economy of movement and economy of time. Hence, its no-block principle teaches that to avoid being struck by a punch or kick, you should move your body out of harm's way.
It is very difficult to separate fact from fiction regarding the origins of the martial arts. Many of the more colorful martial arts legends either have no historical basis whatsoever, or exist in diametrical opposition to facts we can document historically. What we do know is that today nearly every martial art in the world traces its beginnings to the Shaolin Temple.
Charles A. Mattera, 10th Degree Black Belt, Founder and Professor of United Studios of Self Defense, continues the tradition of the great Kempo masters of the past by promoting Kempo Martial Arts as a viable means of self-defense. Shaolin Kempo, the style you will study at United Studios of Self Defense, has a proven, time-honored tradition of power and effectiveness that spans more than 2,000 years.
To insure top quality instruction, all Instructors must graduate with honors from the United Studios Instructors College. In the Northern California area, the College is taught by two of our Senior Instructors who have been training in martial arts and managing studios for over twenty years. Our Instructors must constantly refine their teaching and organizational skills to make your Martial Arts training experience exciting and enjoyable.
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Kourtny H.
Sep 19, 2021
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My daughter and I both take karate lessons at USSD Sammamish. Sensei Rob is very supportive and is a great instructor. He focuses on practicality of the Kempo karate and Shaolin Kung Fu techniques as well as useful and real life sparring techniques. I transferred to this dojo from another USSD studio in California, and I feel like I’ve evolved and grown a lot through Sensei Rob’s teaching. I highly recommend Sensei Rob!
Patricia Morales
Jan 27, 2020
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Our two sons have been students for over a year and they don’t like missing any class, they are so happy here! Sensei Rob is a great teacher and pushes them to work hard and have discipline without overwhelming them!
We highly recommend this studio!
As a side note, if you are into sparring, Sensei Rob is the best teacher your kids (or you) can have, his technique is great!
We highly recommend this studio!
As a side note, if you are into sparring, Sensei Rob is the best teacher your kids (or you) can have, his technique is great!
Eric Stephenson
Jan 06, 2020
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Sensei Robert offers a great program for kids and adults at a great value. Enrolled students get weekly semi-private classes and unlimited group classes available five days a week. He is excellent with his students and adjusts his teaching style effortlessly to the ages of the class. The program is a great value.
My son is a student and has built strength, focus, and confidence while growing from white belt to orange belt in a few short months. Unlike many other activities that he has tired of, Karate at USSD keeps his interest.
Rob has been extremely flexible in accommodating our changing family
My son is a student and has built strength, focus, and confidence while growing from white belt to orange belt in a few short months. Unlike many other activities that he has tired of, Karate at USSD keeps his interest.
Rob has been extremely flexible in accommodating our changing family
Anant Saxena
Oct 25, 2019
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I am really glad that I have moved my son to United Studios of Self defence from the previous classes. The coach works very hard for the students to learn and practice the techniques. Students can attend several classes a week, this gives them al lot of time sparring and exercising.
The most amazing part of this center is the dedication of the coach. Other than self defence I see that he is teaching like skills - Discipline and reapect.
The most amazing part of this center is the dedication of the coach. Other than self defence I see that he is teaching like skills - Discipline and reapect.
Laura Staneff
Sep 27, 2019
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We have been extremely happy about our experience with USSD and Sensei Rob (Sammamish) & Sensei Chris (Redmond). My son came from a Villari's program in the northeast, and when we moved we were not sure we would find a program that would be compatible. Sensei Rob explained they are very similar systems and my son could keep his belt level! He has continued to learn and expand his skills in this program, and it's satisfying to see him advance and gain confidence with great teachers. We think the fact that regular private/semi private lessons are part of the package is a huge factor in what makes
Anurag Suman
Aug 28, 2019
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Sensei Rob is awesome !! He provides well rounded training to his students. My son Aryaman used to go to different Karate school for the last few years, but ever since he joined USSD Sammamish, he is excited as he spends time in doing exercise, different forms. Sensei Rob takes takes care if each student in his class. I would highly recommend families in Sammamish, Issaquah area to this school.
Elissa Jones
Aug 10, 2019
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Our two boys (ages 6 and 8) love learning self defense with Sensei Rob. He is a fantastic instructor who is great with kids. He is very patient and kind, and even our 3 year old daughter wants to take Karate now too. Sensei Rob is very accommodating, the kids enjoy the classes and private lessons, and I enjoy the confidence and drive they both have to study self defense. I highly recommend this studio!
Deepak Sachan
Jun 27, 2019
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