United Studios of Self Defense Santa Barbara

United Studios of Self Defense Santa Barbara offers karate, self defense, and personal development training. The program includes stand up striking through both private lessons and group lessons. Training uses a highly successful private and group training system where students progress at their own pace, and techniques can be adjusted to fit students' strengths and limitations.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options available Monday–Thursday midday to evening, Friday afternoon, and Saturday–Sunday mornings to early afternoon
• Price: USE CODE SB10 AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF

Lessons can be personalized and tailored to each student's physical ability, age, and interest, with flexible scheduling. The program states that students have an increased likelihood of achieving black belt with private lessons and can advance up to four times faster than with group lessons alone. The mission statement notes that the Santa Barbara Karate Dojo has expert instruction for all ages and skill levels, and that karate is built on a foundation of traditional values with a modern day approach to self defense and personal development. The program materials include a copyright notice from 2022 for United Studios of Self Defense.

Last updated July 2, 2026.