Swire H.
11/21/2023
If you're seeking a genuine Shotokan Karate experience this is your dojo! Sensei Ty Aponte leads with remarkable expertise, and my family's journey here has been fantastic. My son joined a year...
Defense Arts Center
Open
(14)
Photos
1842 W 11th St Ste D
Upland, CA 91786
Located in Upland, CA, the Defense Arts Center offers a diverse range of martial arts classes for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Established in 1973, this center emphasizes the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of disciplines like Karate, Aikido, Kobudo, Japanese Jujutsu, Wing Chun Gung Fu, and more.
What sets the Defense Arts Center apart is its experienced and dedicated instructors, each with a direct lineage to the founders of their respective martial arts. The authenticity of instruction is evident in the instructors' continuous pursuit of mastery through self-study, regular training, seminars, and intensive camps, ensuring students receive genuine traditional martial arts training.
With a class schedule that caters to various timings and age groups, the center promotes inclusivity and a positive philosophy, focusing on imparting strong morals, self-discipline, and life skills without any religious affiliations. Competitive tuition rates, family discounts, and the absence of contracts make martial arts training accessible to all who wish to embark on this enriching journey.
Generated from the website content
Reviews
5.014 reviewsJeremy M.
12/21/2024
This is an excellent studio for training at all levels and ages. The training is rigorous and also enjoyable, with a range of classes and instructors. The instructors are approachable and easy...
James A.
8/11/2023
I have been training at the Defense Arts Center(USKL) since 1979. This is a family-oriented traditional martial arts dojo with excellent instruction for both children and adults. Each art has a...
Ruben M.
9/18/2021
Good family environment. All instructors and students are exceptional in there attitudes no egos there. Keep up the good work
Milagros M.
8/12/2019
I've been training here since I was 8. Sensei Ty andSensei Lyn are the best. They are strict in their teaching but very understanding in everyone's limits. I started out unsure of doing karate but...
See a problem?
