United Self Defense Academy - Mission Viejo Karate - Mission Viejo, California

Megan S.

My kids have been training here for years and the staff are always full of positive energy and eager to get their students motivated to do their best

Maryam D.

My son has been at this dojo for more than two years and he absolutely loves it. All of the teachers are attentive and keep him engaged. They are a supportive, caring and so much fun! Highly recommend!

b E.

This studio is the best! Our kids absolutely love their senseis. They make the lessons tons of fun for them while still teaching them respect, self-discipline, and of course self-defense. Going to this studio made such a difference. I cannot recommended it enough!

Daniela M.

Very kind with a looooot of fun!
So different to Germany

We are new from Germany. My children couldn't speak English fluently, but that wasn't a problem. They had great fun and will most likely come back for the new school year.

matt B.

My kids have been students in this dojo for just over a year.

We brought our kids here because they asked - they saw the dojo as we walked by, and to them, it looked like it was fun. They were right.

Our first introductory lesson (complimentary) was what my wife and I needed to set us at ease and ensure us that we were making the right decision for our kids (five, seven). The staff here have a teaching style that our kids (and many kids) can relate to. This in and of itself is a special talent that we genuinely appreciate.

We watched our kids earn their stripes and earn their belts. These are not handed out; the kids need to have a certain level of mastery. Watching the kids’ sense of pride and achievement at each level was wonderful.

The dojo is conveniently located and has a good amount of parking, even when the restaurant next door is packed. Finding a spot to park has never been an issue.

Being a "karate parent" has been genuinely rewarding. While of course I found myself cheering on and supporting my kids, I really enjoyed watching the entire class of kids progress as well, especially as other karate parents and I would chat.

Hands down, this dojo is an asset to our community. We appreciate everything they do and appreciate the individual attention they give to each student.

Tawny L. T.

My teen boys started attending this studio shortly after COVID hit, since with schooling online I wanted to make sure they had physical outlets to disperse some of that testosterone! And it applied to their PE credit for their online schooling. The senseis do a great job of being fun but also keeping order in class and definitely challenge my boys. It’s not cheap but it’s well worth it in my opinion. The studio is always clean and smells good (I’ve been to some other locations and have not felt the same) and it’s easy to reschedule private lessons if things come up.

Mitchell C.

My 3 year old just started lessons and he loves it here. The staff is amazing. They are patient with him and he is learning more then just punches and kicks. He is learning how to focus and follow instructions. They offer trial periods so you can see if it is for your child.

Kaia P.

Most of the staff made me feel very welcomed and comfortable. They were always there when someone needed them. My only issue is they have a man working there who over-worked us. Other than that this place is incredible and I think you should check it out.