United Studios of Self Defense
Shao Lin Chuan Fa
Welcome to the United Studios of Self Defense!
We are proud to have served the San Rafael community since 2000 and hope that you'll visit our Dojo soon. Please browse our website and contact us for any further information.

Thanks for stopping by.
- Jordan Penman, Chief Instructor

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
 - Lao-tzu
Jordan Penman, Chief Instructor
Announcements and USSD in the News
USSD San Rafael 10th Anniversery Celebration - July 10th, 2010 from noon-3PM!
Help us celebrate our 10th Anniversery in San Rafael! On Saturday July 10th from noon to 3PM, come enjoy self-defense demonstrations, fire-safety demonstrations from the Marinwood Fire Department, food, games, and more! Read the press release

2010 Kids Summer Camps: July 12-16 - July 19-23 - July 26-30
A great alternative to day care! Accelerated Martial Arts training, sports, swimming, movies, beach and more! Open to kids between 5 and 12 years old, attendance in karate classes or prior Martial Arts experience not required. Tell your friends!. Read more

2010 Teen Summer Camp: August 2-6
A fun and exciting way for teens 13-17 years old to spend a week developing Self Esteem, Teamwork & Leadership abilities. Martial arts training includes weapons, stick and knife defense, and grappling plus daily excurions for paintballing, go-karting, ropes-courses, and more! No prior Martial Arts experience necessary. Schedule of activities

Click image to see full video! 2009 Best of the Bay Nominee for Best Martial Arts School!
USSD was one of the top contenders for the award for Best Martial Arts program in the Bay Area in the 2009 Best of the Bay from KRON 5 News competition. Read more

News Story: USSD Student Fights off Rapist
Van Nuys (myFOXla.com) - She was pinned under man twice her size and assaulted, but instead of giving in Emily McDivitt fought off her attacker.
She was on her usual pre-dawn jog when she was attacked on Blucher Avenue near the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area in Van Nuys...