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USSD San Carlos offers self-defense classes for men, women, and children. The program also includes Tai Chi, Functional Movement lessons, and the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education. Functional Movement is included in all self-defense and Tai Chi classes.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday midday to evening, Friday midday to early evening, and Saturday daytime
Andrew Stebbins is the Black Belt Instructor and graduated from Evergreen State College with a focus on movement education, and continued developing his skills through Feldenkrais training, Chen style taiji, and many body manipulation systems. The program uses the United Studios of Self Defense Martial Arts System and is led by professional Black Belt instructors. USSD San Carlos offers a Free Assessment, a free intro class, and allows students to schedule private lessons to fit their schedule, and a student may enroll for one month to as many as four years at a time.
The mission statement for USSD San Carlos is: “Health is about balance of body and balance of mind. Weight control, physical balance, and mental calm are some of the most common struggles in the world. We can help.” When families come in for a Free Assessment, they have the opportunity to join at a discounted rate. One parent testimonial states that Sensei Andrew is “a master working with children,” and describes him as “all heart, demonstrating his genuine care for the children while providing clear direction, discipline and a container for positive growth.”
Last updated May 16, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday midday to evening, Friday midday to early evening, and Saturday daytime
Andrew Stebbins is the Black Belt Instructor and graduated from Evergreen State College with a focus on movement education, and continued developing his skills through Feldenkrais training, Chen style taiji, and many body manipulation systems. The program uses the United Studios of Self Defense Martial Arts System and is led by professional Black Belt instructors. USSD San Carlos offers a Free Assessment, a free intro class, and allows students to schedule private lessons to fit their schedule, and a student may enroll for one month to as many as four years at a time.
The mission statement for USSD San Carlos is: “Health is about balance of body and balance of mind. Weight control, physical balance, and mental calm are some of the most common struggles in the world. We can help.” When families come in for a Free Assessment, they have the opportunity to join at a discounted rate. One parent testimonial states that Sensei Andrew is “a master working with children,” and describes him as “all heart, demonstrating his genuine care for the children while providing clear direction, discipline and a container for positive growth.”
Last updated May 16, 2026.
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