At age 75, I am in great physical shape and enjoying my golf. Master Joyner is a skilled teacher with the highest level of knowledge and skill ... He is patient, inspiring, respectful, passionate, and emphatic with his students, ages 5 to 80.
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At the Encinitas dojo, we train our students to give their full effort, be humble in their success, and unshakable in their confidence. To show up for themselves and their community— chivalry lives at USSD Encinitas.
Our students know that grit comes from disciplined practice. That there's no easy way to develop true skill. Training in Kempo Karate with USSD Encinitas teaches resilience through challenge, community, and accomplishment.
Join a our North County dojo where every class builds real strength, sharper skills, and unshakable confidence—for men, women, and children of all ages.
United Studios of Self Defense has been America's Self Defense Leader since 1968. With the versatility of our Kempo Karate system, USSD blends the traditional philosophies of the martial arts with modern Self Defense training.
Fun and engaging classes focused on fitness, self esteem and character building through karate.
Equipping adolescents and young adults to handle the rigors of the modern world.
Where adults of all abilities grow strength and friendships through Karate.
Bully-prevention, women's self defense, weapons training--we offer total self defense training.
Master Joyner began training in Tae Kwon Do at age 9 in Detroit, inspired by Bruce Lee films. After moving to California in 1982, he discovered USSD and reignited his passion for martial arts.
Teaching fulfills him, and he takes pride in his impact on his students' lives in and out of the dojo.
As a participant in USSD’s first trips to the Shaolin Temple, Master Joyner values the bonds forged between people through the martial arts. Master Joyner is passionate about teaching his students to not just go through the motions of their material, but understand the material on a deeper level.
Sensei Tabor is a positive, steady presence in the dojo, known for creating a welcoming, hard-working training environment.
With a focus on building confidence, discipline, and real-world life skills, Sensei Tabor helps students of all ages push past their limits, recognize their strengths, and grow—on and off the mat.
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