Upcoming September Events!

Upcoming September Events!

School Closings Labor Day: Sept 1-3 BJJ seminar with Carlos Perez Date: Wed, Sept 12th from 8PM-10PM Cost: $30 UMA members, $40 Non-members Guro Heisey Going Away Fundraiser Workshop Date: Sun, Sept 16th from 12PM-3PM Cost: $40 UMA members, $50 Non-members Kids...
Kabuto Corner: A Visit to the Inosanto Academy

Kabuto Corner: A Visit to the Inosanto Academy

  By Kristen Cabildo   Sifu Phil, Gus, Tim and I had a great time at the Inosanto Academy at the beginning of this month. For five consecutive days, we trained amongst other instructors certified by Guro Dan from around the world. The days were filled with...
art of the real

art of the real

We are flattered to have such positive feedback in this Industry Magazine article. It strengthens our commitment to our craft and our students. “a new and multidiscipline martial arts academy in williamsburg embraces not just paradigm diversity, but everyday...
May 2018 Instructor Spotlight: Sifu Phil Cruz

May 2018 Instructor Spotlight: Sifu Phil Cruz

  By Kristen Cabildo   “If you don’t understand vulnerability, you cannot manage and lead people. If you’re not showing up vulnerably as a leader, you can’t expect anyone to follow you—period.” – Brene Brown, Rising Strong.   As martial artists,...
Lionel Fabregue on the Sport Application of Panatuken

Lionel Fabregue on the Sport Application of Panatuken

Lionel Fabregue (Jack Uzi), a 12 year professional boxing veteran from Geneva, came to visit UMA in March to show us the practical sport applications of the art of Panatuken (Filipino boxing). This boxing style, a street fighting art, uses a lot of techniques for...