Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios offers martial arts training that includes Karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, Ultimate Kempo, and sparring. The program provides personalized martial arts classes, martial arts for kids, self-defense training, a self-defense for teens program, and private lessons. Students also have access to an Online Video Training Library through an Online Learning Center exclusively for Z-Ultimate students.

• Ages: 3–18 years old

Each Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios instructor is hand-picked and trained by the Board of Masters through ZUUMAP – Z-Ultimate University of Martial Arts Professionals – where they undergo rigorous training in the Classical, Tactical and Practical aspects of the Ultimate Kenpo System, and instructors continue to train each week under the tutelage of the Board of Masters. The program follows a Code of Conduct for dojo behavior and safety, including removing street shoes before entering, not wearing jewelry during class or practice, and turning off or silencing all cell phones and electronic devices. Full uniforms are required for all classes and testing, uniforms must be clean and odorless, black uniforms may be worn starting at the rank of Purple Belt, black and white uniforms may not be mixed by students, and all uniforms and t-shirts must display the Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios logo. Full safety equipment is required for all students while sparring, including headgear, gloves, forearm and shin pads, foot protection and a mouthpiece, and groin protectors are required for all male students. The organization states that every staff and support member are martial artists and train actively. Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios describes its mission as inspiring the men, women, and children of its communities to realize their personal best through the timeless traditions of the martial arts in an environment built upon respect, health and happiness. The program identifies itself as one of the largest martial arts companies of its kind, with locations on the West Coast and the Midwest, and offers what it calls World-Class Personalized Martial Arts Classes and Instruction using a Dynamic Mastery Method of instruction and the Ultimate Kempo system, described as a dynamic blend of Karate, Kung Fu, and Jiu Jitsu, with Classical, Practical, and Tactical aspects.

Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios reports a rating of 4.7 based on over 28 reviews. Parent and student comments include statements such as, “My kids all love learning and practicing karate here,” and “Great structure and excellent teachers!” One long-time student reports training at the studio for over eight years and describes the classes as well organized and geared to the abilities of attending students. Another reviewer notes taking private lessons since November and describes the staff as great, the environment as warm and clean, and the instructors as very informative. A parent describes Z-Ultimate as “an amazing dojo” and says Sensei Megan is patient, works with a variety of students, and leads a team that “builds self defense, discipline and memory.” Another parent explains that Sensei Megan has been working with a son who is a wheelchair user and a nephew with physical delays for over a year, and that she is constantly learning and adapting to figure out what works best for them, and that the children look forward to karate each week. One adult student in his seventies reports studying with an instructor for over 10 years and calls him a great teacher. Other comments describe the environment as friendly and helpful and say that classes are fun and enjoyable.

Last updated May 11, 2026.