We want the martial art community to know that U.M.A. Is a school open for all to train with us. Today, March 25 after BJJ class we started our open mat class 5-6PM, and will continue every Saturday thereafter. We want to break the norm and have all systems welcomed...
Upcoming 2019 Fall Events, New Classes, and Welcome to New Instructors at UMA!
UMA is excited to announce the addition of new classes to our schedule, new instructors to Team Unlimited, and upcoming seminars and events to look forward to in the fall!NEW CLASSESCapoeira on Tuesdays 8-9pm and Saturdays...
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
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
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 applicability of self defense techniques” by Evan monroe
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, we...
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...
Tiffany “Timebomb” Muay Thai Workshop and Charity Fundraiser Success
UMA was so excited to host Tiffany “Timebomb” Van Soest, a seven-time professional world champion in Muay Thai and leader in promoting the fighting arts for women everywhere. Tiffany’s workshop was unique and refreshing. She started the event with reciting some spoken...