Does the rising wave of crime and violence in the United States worry you? Crimes of Violence have increased dramatically nationwide. Why not invest in yourself and prepare for the time when you may have to defend yourself? Training at the United Studios of Self Defense will give you the confidence you need to take control of any situation Not only will you learn physical principles of self-defense, but also the mental awareness you need to recognize and avoid problem situations.

See below for more details on:

• How the Program Works
• How You Will Advance Through the Program
• Your Role as a Student

How the Program Works

The style we teach is Shaolin Chuan Fa, also known as Shaolin Kempo. Our style is over 2,000 years old and comes from China. Students learn to use both their hands and feet to defend themselves. Students can also learn to use Martial Arts weapons once they have reached an advanced level.

There are two elements to our program:

Personal Lesson
You will receive one Personal Lesson with your Instructor every week. In your Lesson, they will focus on learning material required for promotion to your next rank and/or receive help in areas they may find difficult. In this way, you are constantly learning and processing new material.

Group Class
Our studio offers up to three Group Classes every week. You will meet and work with other students of similar ability and rank. During the group class, you will receive an excellent physical workout and will also have the opportunity to practice your new material with other students. Click here for our group class schedule.

How You Will Advance Through the Program

Advancement in our system in divided into Belts or Ranks:

Students who wish to advance higher than Black Belt 1st Degree will receive an added stripe on their Belt until they reach the highest rank of 10th Degree Black Belt.

Every rank has required material that you must learn before you can be promoted. Once your have spent the required amount of time at your rank and all your material has been learned, you are eligible for promotion to the next rank. Don't forget that it is not appropriate to ask about your next test date. Your Instructor will tell you when you are ready to test for the next rank.

Your Role as a Student

Here are some important tips that will help you get the most out of our Martial Arts Education Program:

• Make sure you attend class regularly. Consistent training is key to learning the material required to advance in rank and developing strong Martial Arts skills. If a you are going to miss a class for any reason, call our studio so your instructor can establish alternative arrangements.
• Apply the five principles: Effort, Etiquette, Sincerity, Self-Control and Character.
• Practice your material outside of the dojo in addition to your private lessons and group classes. You will progress quickly if your private lessons are spent on refining current techniques and learning new ones. It is impossible to remember all of your material and execute it well in your private lessons without having practiced at home.
• Review your USSD Student Manual and DVD to internalize the five basic principles, five animals, history of Shaolin Kempo, methods for meditation, optimal nutrition, and descriptions of stances, blocks, strikes, defensive maneuvers, Katas and Pinans. (Remember that this manual is a tool for you, but does not replace the instruction you receive in your private lessons. It is not appropriate to teach yourself techniques that you have not been shown by your Instructor.)
• If you learn a technique that is not listed in the USSD Student Manual, write it down in a notebook or on the blank pages in the back of your student manual.
• Memorize and practice the fifteen rules of dojo etiquette.
• Support your dojo by applying yourself in class, being a positive role model for other students, attending and helping with dojo events, ordering your Martial Arts equipment from your Sensei and helping the dojo in whatever way you can. Remember that we are like a family - we all look out for each other and by doing so, help each of us achieve our goals.