Join an award-winning dojo where every class is a step toward greater strength, sharper skills, and unshakable confidence— for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Fun and engaging classes focused on fitness, self esteem and character building through karate.
Equipping adolescents and young adults to handle the rigors of the modern world.
Where adults of all abilities grow strength and friendships through Karate.
Bully-prevention, women's self defense, weapons training--we offer total self defense training.
With a chance to travel to Beijing, students at our dojo have the exclusive opportunity to train in coordination with the world-renowned Jackie Chan Stunt Team!
Every class run by our skilled instructing team is taught with clarity and intention.
We believe that the martial arts is the perfect vehicle for self improvement. With our combination of personal and group instruction you'll feel yourself growing on your first class.
For more than 30 years we've been the go-to studio for Karate in Yorba Linda, the Canyon Communities, and the rest of North Orange County.
When you start training with USSD Yorba Linda, you gain a community of like-minded people to support your journey in the martial arts— and in life.
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Start your Karate journey today with a complimentary personal lesson.
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With over 42 years of martial arts experience, Master Zappen is a 5th Degree Black Belt and a foundational force at USSD Yorba Linda. He brings a deep sense of dedication to every class—honoring the journey of each student with patience, tradition, and pride.
One of his proudest accomplishments is guiding his own children to earn their black and brown belts. Outside of the dojo, Master Zappen enjoys woodworking, cooking, camping, and spending time with his family.
Sensei Matthew inspires students to train hard, and stay positive. A 3rd Degree Black Belt with 16 years of experience, Sensei Matthew is known for his precise skill and ability to teach complex techniques to students of all ages.
His proudest achievement was earning his black belt at the Shaolin Temple— a milestone that deepened his connection to the art and the lifelong friendships it’s brought him. Outside the dojo, he expresses his creativity through art, cooking, and acrobatics.
Sensei Tanner is a 2nd Degree Black Belt with 16 years of training and a reputation for unmatched patience and passion. Known for creating a positive and focused environment, Sensei Tanner helps students build confidence and skill through encouragement and consistency.
Earning his black belt remains a defining milestone in his martial arts journey. Outside the dojo, he enjoys trips to Disneyland with his wife, cheering on baseball and football, and unwinding with video games.
A 2nd Degree Black Belt with 19 years of training, Sensei Cat is known for her rare ability to build trust with every student she teaches. Her warm presence and quiet strength make her universally loved by students young and old.
Her proudest moment was earning her black belt— and developing the grit it took to achieve it. Outside the dojo, she enjoys bowling, woodworking, and spending time with her community.
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