Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

Seattle, United States

4.8

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6 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 206-724-0177
Website:
www.zultimate.com
Address:
1416 NW 46th St Ste 102, Seattle, WA, 98107
b/t N 15th Ave & N 14th Ave
Ballard
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
440 ft15th Ave NW & NW Leary Way
490 ftNW Leary Way & 15th Ave NW
0.5 miNW Market St & 15th Ave NW
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
By Appointment Only
Yes

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Seattle) 14:57 Thursday, 5 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Z-​Ultimate Self Defense Studios has a program to fit your needs. Men, women, and children of all ages and professions participate in our Private and Group Training Programs.

Strong people are the cornerstone of a strong society and nation. We place a special emphasis on the mental attributes of concentration, patience and self-​control as we explore the physical principles of balance, timing and perfecting Martial Arts technique.

The Z-​Ultimate Self Defense Studios System is an ever-​changing wealth of knowledge that is always interesting and fun to learn. At ZUSDS, you’re not just another student. You will realize your full potential, because you are special to us.

A discipline, sport, art, and way of life, the Martial Arts offers the adult student many unique benefits. You may be a professional, looking for that added mental edge in business, or someone who just wants to feel stronger and be more energetic.

History

Established in 2010.

Kempo is One of the Original «Mixed» Martial Arts

Kempo is a unique system; it is one of the original «Mixed Martial Arts».

When we say «mixed martial arts», we are not referring to the widely popular and exciting sport of mixed martial arts, or MMA as it is known. Mixed martial arts is a sport, based on techniques taken from other sports, like boxing and wrestling, combined with different parts of other martial arts styles. There are weight classes, rules, safety equipment and other things that make it different from the martial arts.

When we say «mixed martial arts», we are speaking of the blending of martial arts principles and techniques from multiple martial arts styles as it relates to a practical, tactical and classical self defense system. The three major influences of Kenpo are karate, kung fu and jujitsu (also spelled jiu-​jitsu, or jiujitsu.)

The Karate influence is present in the linear, power oriented techniques; wider, stronger stances and traditional Japanese katas

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6 reviews of Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios

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Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
My son has been taking classes at this dojo for over two years now and loves it! The instructors are exceptional: a just-​right blend of focused, serious teaching plus some fun and games to keep the kids enthusiastic in every class. Each student attends semi-​private lessons according to their schedule, where you get lots of careful attention in very small groups. The instructors are very helpful in organizing your schedule around school hours, other sport practices, vacations, etc.
They also have some very well-​run and fun community events like tournaments, Ninja Night for kids, and special classes in basic self-​defense, etc. Sensei Andrew just taught a basic karate class with some Stranger Danger tips to a large group of kids at our kids camp and it was great! The kids were all ages, so it took some skill to keep them on track, but Sensei Andrew taught some basic strikes and blocks plus some common sense safety tips for kids to practice and discuss with their parents.
I highly recommend Z-​Ultimate Ballard if you are interested in learning martial arts.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
My wife & kids have been attending classes there for 4 years — and we love it. The instructors know what they are doing, especially with the young ones. My children look forward to going — which is saying something. They know how to direct and focus even the youngest of children, doing everything to ensure that they learn respect and patience as well as martial arts.
As for adult learners: the senseis are excellent with them as well. I can’t say enough about how much we like everything about the dojo. It is fun, convenient, and educational.
It’s a very welcoming environment, and the material taught is a combo of traditional forms and practical self defense techniques. The fees include group classes as well as a private lesson each week, which is what sets this dojo apart from most.
According to my wife: «The private lessons are immensely helpful for beginners, for mastering a particularly difficult technique, or for advancing more quickly if you have had prior experience with martial arts. As much as I enjoy and would recommend the adult classes, my kids (ages 7 and 11) love the kids’ classes as well. I have seen a tremendous improvement in both their physical skills and their behavior since they started, and they are genuinely excited to go to every class. Plus, the location is great — there is a garage for parking, and I can run next door to Trader Joe’s to pick up groceries while the kids are in class.»
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
$ 175 a month for two 1hr group sessions and one 30 minute private lesson a week.
The instructors work so well with children & adults. They really work well with your availability when scheduling classes. Kudos for kind instructors, tough lessons, & AIR CONDITIONING! ahhhhhhh :}
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
My 7 yr old son has been going there for a few months and he loves it! He says, «it’s exercise with fun, and it gives me focus.» We’ve been very impressed with how Sensei Jennifer and her team teach the kids karate skills and a focus that permeates into the rest of his life. The Ninja Dollars keep the kids motivated to behave well in class and my son loves adding the patches to his karate clothes! Thank you, Sensei Jennifer!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
My son Joshua V has been coming to this studio since it opened in August 2010 and he loves Sensei Jennifer. The best martial arts studio in Seattle. Come down and see the studio it has a very welcoming atmosphere and you will feel like family here.
Place rating: 5
Sammamish, WA
I have been a student here for a while and find Sensei Jennifer’s method of teaching Kempo to be incredibly effective. Since the dojo offers private lessons, it is much easier for students to get more one-​on-​one attention from the instructor. The facility is spacious and well-​maintained. Highly recommended!