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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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OUR LOCATION:
2675-B Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA  94306
(650) 325-4946

Call us today at (650) 325-4946.

Hours:
1 PM - 8 PM Monday - Friday
9 AM - 1 PM Saturday


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First-time visitors will receive a free private lesson

For more information call us at (650) 325-4946, or contact us on-line.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Safe Kids Saturday
July 19th & August 9th 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

November 16th , 2008
Northern California Regional Tournament - San Francisco

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USSD.NET:
Our on-line magazine keeps getting better and better - each one provides video techniques.

 

The Language of
the Martial Arts

Learning the martial arts is kind of like learning a new language. This month we will look deeper into this comparison to discover how it can help us understand the application of martial arts training. Sparring, defense maneuvers and even punches and kicks have very interesting correlations to the study of language.

Check out this month's issue:www.USSD.net

 



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.