About The Art

United Studios of Self Defense teaches Shaolin Kenpo, a mixture of Karate, Kung Fu, and JuJitsu, as well as elements taken from other forms.

It is easily understood, and beginners will learn effective self defense they can execute from the start of their training.  

The United Studios of Self Defense system is especially effective for in-close self defense, which is a very common real life situation.

Use Windows Media to view a Front Choke Defense technique performed by Master Paul Taylor. (Courtesy of USSD.NET, visit for the complete video lesson).

 

  The 5 Principles of U.S.S.D.

• Effort - Putting forth an exertion of strength physically, mentally, and emotionally.
  
  
• Etiquette - Conventional Code of good manners which governs behavior
  in society.
  
  
• Sincerity - Honesty of mind or Intention: truthfulness.
  
  
• Self-Control - Control over impulses, emotions and weaknesses. Do what you have to do.
  
  
• Character - The person you really are when no one is looking;
  total qualities that make you up as an individual.
  

DISCLAIMER
The techniques presented here are meant to be practiced under the supervision of a United Studios of Self Defense Instructor. By their very nature they are dangerous and may be harmful to you or those you practice with. Videos and pictures are no substitute for learning from an instructor. Practice at your own risk.

This technique is indicative of the idea and approach behind the United Studios of Self Defense system. Simple and effective, with no wasted effort. Watch Master Frank Ley perform a roundhouse kick defense!

To better understand the principles of Shaolin Kenpo, please review The 10 Laws Of The Fist, by Professor CHARLES MATTERA, 10th degree black belt and the headmaster of the United Studios of Self-Defense Inc.

Why choose United Studios of Self Defense?

We have been helping people learn martial arts since 1968. We are affiliated with and endorsed by the Shaolin Temple in China. Our instructors train with the Shaolin Monks, who dedicate their entire lives to martial arts training. We are the largest martial arts franchise in North America with over 180 schools nationwide.

Kenpo is versatile and can be tailored to the individual, of any fitness level. Private training is supported by by group classes, which means students learn faster and stay longer.

Our entire curriculum is summarized in our student manual, to help students review and maintain learned skills. This curriculum is taught consistently at every Untied Studios of Self Defense. You will never lose your investment of time and effort because the studio goes out of business or the Instructor moves away.

The entire company has been internally grown, and we are a product of what we represent.

You will realize your full potential, because you are special to us.

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The 10 Laws Of The Fist By CHARLES MATTERA, 10th degree black belt and the headmaster of the United Studios of Self-Defense Inc.

Biography of Professor Charles Mattera

 

 

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