United Studios of Self Defense

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United Studios of Self Defense operates martial arts studios offering karate-based self-defense instruction to students of all ages, with classes taught by certified instructors and revenue built on structured enrollment fees and recurring membership tuition across dedicated studio facilities.

Key Highlights

Curriculum-based karate program instilling discipline, confidence, and respect alongside physical training
Recurring membership model built on stable, schedule-driven enrollment across all age groups
Franchisor provides training, curriculum standards, marketing support, and operational guidance
Over 50 years of brand history with strong name recognition in the martial arts community

United Studios of Self Defense offers franchisees a proven recurring-revenue model in a community-focused category, though prospective owners should carefully review the brand's 2023 California DFPI settlement related to franchise sales practices before committing.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1968

Number of Units—

Min Liquid Capital$60,000

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$163K – $260K

United Studios of Self Defense Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official United Studios of Self Defense FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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