USSD has helped me overcome many tasks in my life; some of those things included: increase in confidence, developing of leadership skills, balance improvement, ability to communicate and teach, and strength and health.  Who would have thought, two years after having a back surgery and being told by doctors that I would never be the same and that my balance would never be like it was before the surgery,  I would be taking martial arts and my balance had improved; martial arts has helped me with my career advancement also.

My speech and enunciation have improved vastly; I am now able to get in front of my peers and feel good about giving a presentation or speech.  This is how USSD has changed my life. 

SSGT Morrell Parrish Semper Fi, Student 10yrs, Adult     

When I first started karate I was a little, shy, lazy kid that didnt have any confidence.  Now after about 11 years of taking USSD karate I have completely changed. I am big now, because of all the work outs we do.  I am no longer shy, I love to talk and make friends. USSD karate has made me many friends, not just in karate but outside karate as well. Also I have a lot of self confidence, most things kids would never do I do. It has also given me the courage to say no drugs. Karate has bettered my life all around. USSD has made me better person as well. I don't now were I would be today without karate. I love karate and I love everyone there. My sensei is amazing. He can be your friend, your teacher, your mentor. He always knows what to say and when. He is one of the main reasons I stuck with karate. Karate makes you a better person, better human being, just better all around.

Cabot Taylor, Student 11yrs,Teen

Karate has taught me self discipline and self defense and has helped to make me a more confident person. I enjoy karate because It teaches me how to defend myself, and I learn something new every class.

Michael Komlosy, Student 3 Months, Teen