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USSD 4S Ranch Karate

USSD 4S Ranch Karate

10750 Thornmint Rd Suite #103, San Diego, CA 92127, San Diego, California

+1 858-674-9757
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Boxing
Karate
Kickboxing
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Boxing
  • Karate
  • Kickboxing
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Family-style inclusive environment
  • Positive and inclusive atmosphere
  • Discipline and respect focus
  • Incentive program for kids
  • Customized instruction
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Encouraging and kind staff
  • Confidence building
  • Fun and functional learning
  • Beautiful facility
  • Variety of extra classes

Considerations

  • Unfair reward distribution
  • Defensive and confrontational response to feedback

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

12 reviews

5 stars

11

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

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Excellent

"My family have been in martial arts for over 10 years. We have studied at 3 different dojos (because of moving). We shopped around to a number of dojos in the Mira Mesa/Poway area trying to find one that fit both our prefered style and our family's needs. 4S is a drive, but well worth it!!! Walkin..." Read more

- Robin D

via Google

1/14/2025

Very Poor

"After class, I noticed my daughter was sad and asked her why. She explained that she and her classmates had worked very hard, but the instructor only picked a girl for the reward, even though that girl had spent a long time in the bathroom during the class. No one else received any prizes. I did not..." Read more

- Amely Han

via Google

6/8/2024

Excellent

"Love it and our kids love it. After trying two other places we finally found a dojo and staff that we love. Kids feel super comfortable and safe here and enjoy going. All the sensei teaching here are awesome!"

- Kashan Piracha

via Google

3/11/2023

4.5

(17 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 3-9PM
  • Tuesday: 3-9PM
  • Wednesday: 3-9PM
  • Thursday: 3-9PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8:30AM-12:30PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

S

Stef

Sensei

W

Will

Sensei

S

Stephanie

Sensei

S

Shannon

Sensei

Location

Amenities

  • Beautiful facility
  • Birthday party hosting

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