Build Confidence, Discipline & Strength at USSD Martial Arts San Clemente.

This dojo has been such a welcoming place to my children and myself. My youngest is in the kid’s class and my oldest is in the teens class. I have watched my daughter and son grow in physical ability, technique, confidence, and respect in the two years we have been here. Sensei Richard connects so well with the kids while also maintaining a well-disciplined atmosphere. This dojo is well-rounded in teaching both Kempo karate and jiujitsu— my kids love sparring and grappling. Private lessons and twice weekly classes have helped my kids grow in a multitude of ways.

Great dojo, great Sensei, This place (location near In and Out) has helped my son so much! Because of this Dojo and the owner who is caring but tough, very knowledgeable and wise, and has a huge heart, my son has more confidence, his body is in SUCH good shape (which helps him in other sports and with endurance), he has learned that he needs to work hard to earn what he is given, but he always is respected, welcome and appreciated here. I don’t write very many reviews because I don’t like crowded places and when I find something good, I don’t want others to know.. but this place is truly great for all the right reasons. I’m so happy we have local businesses run by people who care, like this one here in San Clemente!

When we moved to OC 7 years ago, we visited every karate studio in the area to find the best one for our kids training. When we walked into USSD Martial Arts San Clemente dojo it felt like home right away and its been our second home ever since. The kids get the best training with Sensei Richard and Miss Meka, grow stronger physically and emotionally, and I get a peace of mind to know that first of all they can protect themselves if needed and second - when they are at the dojo I know that they will be taken care of. Both of the kids have brown belts already and we have so many great memories of going to the tournaments together, enjoying special events, camps, birthdays together! One of our family favorite places in San Clemente - thank you for everything you do for the kids!

We have been with Sensei Richard and Ms. Meka for the past nine years, and we absolutely love them both. They have continued to instill respect, discipline and honesty in both our kids. Prior to signing up, we scouted some other local dojos, and since both my husband and I had martial arts experience, we chose USSD because of the discipline they instill. Other dojos allow their students to earn their belts quickly, giving students a false sense of security and ability. Not every dojo has a true martial arts Sensei teaching the students. A few dojos had students teaching students, with no real Sensei in sight. We are very grateful to have found them and can't wait to see what the year has in store. Thank you Sensei Richard and Ms. Meka for all the hard work you do today and everyday for our kids!

The teaching my son received here was priceless. I heard about this dojo from a friend who had four children who had previously attended here. I decided to check them out and immediately signed my son up. After one year of instruction my son was attacked in his middle school locker room by two bigger boys. My son was able to defend himself very well and walked away unharmed. The bullies weren't so lucky. I do not know what would have happened that day if my son had not been training here. I am so thankful for how Sensei Richard taught my son to be mentally, emotionally and physically tough. I later found out that a friend who is a police officer trained here for many years and well as his own daughter. This is a great place and I recommend it to everyone.

I am a martial artist myself with over 20 years of experience. When it came time to find a martial arts school for my two sons to follow in my footsteps I was super annoyed at all of todays pseudo karate schools that give away belts too easily. Luckily I found USSD San Clemente. My boys have now been training with Sensei Richard for over 7 years and I couldn't be happier. Because Sensei Richard's back ground in multiple martial arts, he uses that knowledge to enhance the art Kempo Karate and make the students more well rounded. If you are looking for a place where your kids can get a black belt in two years, do not come to this Dojo! His students have to work and train hard for every belt they get which is what martial arts is all about! If you want your kids to get stronger, gain self-confidence and learn respect for himself and others, not to mention be able to defend himself, USSD SC is the best option I found with in Orange County.