United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest
22741 Lambert St, Suite 1604, Lake Forest, CA 92630
About
United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest offers Karate and self-defense training with kids classes, teens classes, and adults classes. The program also offers specialized training, parties and events, and special events.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday during daytime and evening hours
United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest has been serving Lake Forest since 1988 and has been described as Orange County's premier location for Karate and self-defense instruction for over 30 years. The leadership team includes Chief Instructor Dragon Kath; Senior Instructor Sensei Andrew; Lead Instructors Sensei Aidan and Sensei Nick; and Instructors Sensei AJ, Sensei Aavnika, and Sensei Lana. Sensei Aidan earned Sandan at the Tokyo Budokan and is a Sensei with autism who connects strongly with Lake Forest students on the spectrum, and Sensei Lana recently earned her Shodan at the Tokyo Budokan. The dojo is described as peaceful and clean, with friendly, upbeat training, clear structure, high standards, and personal attention, and instructors who adapt to each student’s needs. United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest trains students in a disciplined, supportive environment where every class is taught with purpose, focus, and respect, with impact that extends beyond the dojo into school, home, and everyday life. The dojo space is also used as a venue to host parties or events, and the first lesson is free for new students. The program teaches Kempo Karate, which is described as a practical self-defense art that blends modern effectiveness with traditional martial arts values. United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest has a 5.0 rating on Google and Yelp with more than 25 reviews.
Reviews from parents and students describe the instructors as amazing, professional, encouraging, and great with kids, and say they create a positive and disciplined environment where students build confidence, respect, and valuable self-defense skills. One parent from Lake Forest shared that the studio has been a blessing for their family, mentioning benefits for a special needs child in strength, flexibility, and balance, another child who lacked self-confidence, and a third child who learned to focus and stay disciplined. Another reviewer from Lake Forest described the dojo as peaceful and clean, with the best Sensei knowledge in traditional arts and practical applications, and said they would give “100 stars” if possible. A reviewer from Lake Forest also stated they would definitely recommend the studio for people of all ages.
Last updated July 16, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Saturday during daytime and evening hours
United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest has been serving Lake Forest since 1988 and has been described as Orange County's premier location for Karate and self-defense instruction for over 30 years. The leadership team includes Chief Instructor Dragon Kath; Senior Instructor Sensei Andrew; Lead Instructors Sensei Aidan and Sensei Nick; and Instructors Sensei AJ, Sensei Aavnika, and Sensei Lana. Sensei Aidan earned Sandan at the Tokyo Budokan and is a Sensei with autism who connects strongly with Lake Forest students on the spectrum, and Sensei Lana recently earned her Shodan at the Tokyo Budokan. The dojo is described as peaceful and clean, with friendly, upbeat training, clear structure, high standards, and personal attention, and instructors who adapt to each student’s needs. United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest trains students in a disciplined, supportive environment where every class is taught with purpose, focus, and respect, with impact that extends beyond the dojo into school, home, and everyday life. The dojo space is also used as a venue to host parties or events, and the first lesson is free for new students. The program teaches Kempo Karate, which is described as a practical self-defense art that blends modern effectiveness with traditional martial arts values. United Studios of Self Defense Lake Forest has a 5.0 rating on Google and Yelp with more than 25 reviews.
Reviews from parents and students describe the instructors as amazing, professional, encouraging, and great with kids, and say they create a positive and disciplined environment where students build confidence, respect, and valuable self-defense skills. One parent from Lake Forest shared that the studio has been a blessing for their family, mentioning benefits for a special needs child in strength, flexibility, and balance, another child who lacked self-confidence, and a third child who learned to focus and stay disciplined. Another reviewer from Lake Forest described the dojo as peaceful and clean, with the best Sensei knowledge in traditional arts and practical applications, and said they would give “100 stars” if possible. A reviewer from Lake Forest also stated they would definitely recommend the studio for people of all ages.
Last updated July 16, 2026.
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