USSD Woodbridge

My whole family trains here. Couldn’t ask for a better learning experience for myself or my son. Every instructor has a well versed and deep background in the martial arts taught here. Their schedules are always open and flexible. Children learn a strong sense of respect for others and for themselves. Adults will get some of the best exercise they’ve ever had. Instructors are friendly and explain everything clearly while teaching.

Where else can you learn from Martial Arts Master Joshua George? This place has been a staple of Alton Square since the early 1990s. The quality of instruction here is top notch. There are so many schools, especially tae kwon do, that give belts away. When you train here you truly earn your rank, instead of buying it.

I had been searching for an outlet for my husband’s work and life stress. He needed a way to blow off steam while getting in shape. We had our daughter start here and then I saw his excitement and pursuaded him to try it out. Long story short, the instructors are amazing with our daughter and he has connected with his inner Bruce Lee. Thank you to the entire staff, so professional and genuine.

This place is great for kids… Instructors rock… It’s professional and clean

I wanted to write a review on this place since I am here twice a week and it has been great for me. My boyfriend has gone here for years and I was always curious about learning Karate so I thought I would try it out. He loves it. I have been going for about 7 months now and have been really happy with my progress. I am only about 100lbs and have always been worried that I would not be able to protect myself if something ever happened to me. I know that I will never be ready for a career in the UFC but at least I feel much better about what I should do if I need to protect myself. It is a much different workout too because you are forced to use different muscles than you normally would at the gym so it has helped with my flexibility and my core strength. I know that I will feel more confident as time goes on but I have learned a lot about keeping myself safe and challenging myself. I would recommend this studio to anyone because there are adults and kids there all the time and there seems to be instructors for every level. Everyone is really great!!!

There are so many different reasons for people to study Martial Arts. Some people go to learn self-​defense so they can protect themselves if they are ever confronted with an unsafe situation. Others go for the exercise, friendships, or just to spend time with their children. There is no wrong answer but choosing the right school and the right teachers will determine your personal success. All schools are not the same and learning from instructors who care about your individual success and development will make all the difference in the world. There is no «one size fits all» manual for martial arts. Each student has different goals/​needs and learns in a different way and speed. You need the best instructors helping you so they can determine which path is best for you. There are no egos at this school and everyone is always trying to help each other develop and get better. I have been at this studio for over 8 years and learned so much. I actually go four times per week and skip the gym now. I have been to studios in the past where there are «muscle heads» just trying to knock people out or want to join the UFC. USSD Irvine 2 is not that kind of place and everything is taught in a very controlled and supervised manner so you can train hard and still be able to go to work the next day.
I am the most proud of the kids at the studio. They are humble, respectful, responsible young people with manners and goals. To watch a child begin his/​her journey in life knowing what it feels like to accomplish something through hard work and determination is so rewarding and inspirational. There are not many bigger lessons that you can teach to a child. I have watched so many children start their first day of Karate too shy to even speak and in less than 90 days they are transformed into respectful young people who shake hands, look you in the eye and call you sir. You cannot say that isn’t life changing for them. Every person has a moment like that in life and the age and environment in which they have that moment will often change who they will become. I don’t understand why parents waste so much money on video games for their kids? Why not bring them to a place where they can exercise, have fun and learn skills that they can apply in life instead of sitting in front of a TV screen all day shooting dragons or saving princesses on Xbox? I still attend this Studio and I am proud of what I learn here. If anyone has any questions about the instructors or reputation of this Studio feel free to email me and I will be glad to help with any information you would like. No, I do not work there and no I do not get anything for writing this review. I felt obligated to share my honest feelings about this Dojo because of all of the wonderful times I have experienced there and what the instructors have taught me. Parents don’t take my word for it. Come by the studio one day and watch how much fun the kids are having in class so you can see for yourselves. I wish my parents would have 30 some years ago:)

Beware! This place was cool at first but then I start to notice that the program was weak and my daughter was not learning, improving or being challenged. It was complete waste of time. Additionally, I had formally requested to cancel my membership 30 days in advance as required by United Studios but they still charged my card anyways for the following month. I called them several times to remove the charge but they never credited the charge. I think their business practices are dubious.