Independent · San Francisco, CA
United Studios of Self Defense
A profile of United Studios of Self Defense — a Independent school in San Francisco, CA . 5★ across 36 public Google reviews.
Last verified from public sources on 2026-05-29. First-person visit notes coming after I roll there.
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What to expect at United Studios of Self Defense
Independent gyms vary widely — the head coach's personal obsessions usually define the room. The strongest indies often produce deeper technique than affiliate gyms because the lead instructor is teaching what they're personally chasing.
A note on this profile
This page is a public-source profile of United Studios of Self Defense. I haven't visited yet — when I do, this page will be updated with first-person notes on the roll, the room, the coaching style, the kids program (one of my kids may come along when we start scouting where they'll begin), and the drop-in process. If you're reading this and you run United Studios of Self Defense, I'd love to coordinate a visit.
Reach me at hello@tylergarrett.com.
Common questions about United Studios of Self Defense
+Where is United Studios of Self Defense located?
United Studios of Self Defense is at 1850 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115.
+What's the phone number for United Studios of Self Defense?
You can reach United Studios of Self Defense at (415) 771-5186.
+What's the class schedule at United Studios of Self Defense?
United Studios of Self Defense's schedule is published on their site (http://www.ussdsfkempo.com/). I always confirm by phone before showing up — class slots shift more than schedule pages do.
+Does United Studios of Self Defense take drop-ins?
United Studios of Self Defense doesn't publish a drop-in fee on its site. The polite move: email or call ahead, mention you're traveling, ask the rate. Most gyms in Austin land in the $30–$50 range.
+What's United Studios of Self Defense's Google rating?
United Studios of Self Defense has a 5-star average across 36 Google reviews as of my last check (2026-05-29 21:29:28).
Site quality audit — United Studios of Self Defense
A practical look at how United Studios of Self Defense's online presence stacks up. Useful if you're a coach reading this and wondering where to spend a Sunday afternoon improving the site, or a visitor trying to gauge how recently the school is paying attention to its public face.
- Website
- www.ussdsfkempo.com HTTPS ✓
- Platform
- webflow
- Indexable pages
- 4 (very small — limited topical coverage)
- Structured data
- JSON-LD LocalBusiness present
- Google Business Profile
- 5★ · 36 reviews
Audit captured from public sources 2026-05-29. Data refreshes as the site re-crawls.
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