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Our Instructor staff includes several high ranking members of our Instructor community. As well as being talented martial artists, our instructors are certified at the United Studios of Self Defense Teaching Academy.

Instructors are still training and remember what is is to be a student.

Black Belt Instructors
	Gary L. Flickinger 4th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate, 1st Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu, 1st Degree Black Belt in Judo, Background in Wrestling.  Graduated from San Jose State University Bachelor in Speech Communication.
	Michael A. Lenhof 1st Degree Black Belt. Michael Lenhof has been with USSD since 1994.  He enjoys teaching men, women,and children starting at age 4.  Mike works hard to to prepare students for tournaments twice a year. He also hosts birthday parties and karate movie nights.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.