For top-quality karate classes in Santa Barbara, call 805.696.6820 or text 805.530.5643. We also offer excellent self defense for kids.

Karate Lessons in Santa Barbara for Kids, Teens & Adults

Private and group karate at Five Points — our system pairs one-on-one lessons with group classes, so students advance up to 4x faster than group lessons alone. Serving Santa Barbara, San Roque, Hope Ranch, and Goleta. Your first lesson is free.

Three young students in white and black gis practicing strikes below the American flag at USSD Santa Barbara, captioned "Karate in Santa Barbara."
Two young students practicing punches in the USSD Santa Barbara dojo as an instructor observes.
A young karate student in a white gi holding a guard stance during class at USSD Santa Barbara.
A United Studios of Self Defense member with a monk at the Shaolin Temple in China, 2013.
An instructor holding a focus pad for an adult student practicing strikes at USSD Santa Barbara, with the belt rank display on the wall behind them.

Personalized Training, Private Lessons, Self Defense Classes

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Karate

Karate is built on a foundation of traditional values with a modern day approach to self defense and personal development. Our focus is on stand up striking, but Karate is inherently well rounded. Through personalized training programs and private lessons, you can advance up to 4 times faster than with group lessons alone. The attention is on you, so any corrections are immediate and you will be more likely to achieve your black belt. Flexible scheduling and lessons tailored to your physical ability, age, and interest make it easy to fit Karate into your life at United Studios of Self Defense in Santa Barbara. Conveniently located in the Five Points Shopping Center on State Street, we proudly serve families from Santa Barbara, San Roque, Hope Ranch, and Goleta. Our private/group training system allows you to progress at your own pace and focus on your needs and interests, rather than getting lost in the crowd at a typical boxing gym. Improve your self defense skills, physical strength, and personal development with Karate - change your life today!

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You will get results

  • Advance up to 4 times faster than with group lessons alone
  • Immediate corrections with individualized attention
  • Increased likelihood of achieving black belt with private lessons
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
  • Lessons tailored to your physical ability, age, and interest
  • Increased motivation through quick progress
Instructor in a black martial arts uniform demonstrating a ready stance at USSD Santa Barbara.

Let's do this

Get ready to change your life! At United Studios of Self Defense in Santa Barbara, you will participate in our highly successful private/group training system which allows students to progress at their own pace, and to focus on their needs and interests. You and/or your child will not get lost in the crowd like a typical studio. Our unique self-defense system allows beginners and advanced students alike to adjust the techniques to fit their strengths and limitations, whether you're enrolling in Kids Karate program or our Adult Program. Karate in Santa Barbara, San Roque, Hope Ranch, and Goleta has never been easier to be a part of. Change your life today!

Six young karate students in white and black gis standing together in a salute at USSD Santa Barbara.

What Santa Barbara Families Are Saying

"My kids absolutely love attending class."

– 5 stars, Google review

"They are great and gave my daughter so much more confidence!"

– 5 stars, Google review

We're proud to hold a 5.0 rating from our Santa Barbara students and parents on Google.

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We love our customers, so feel free to visit us during normal business hours to learn more about our karate and self-defense programs for kids, teens, and adults.

United Studios of Self Defense

Address

3971 State St (Five Points Shopping Center)
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Phone

805-696-6820 | Text: 805-530-5643

Hours

Monday – Thursday12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Call 805-696-6820Free Lesson