At United Martial Arts, we realize that the emotional and philosophical development of our students is as much a part of the martial art as their physical training.
Students learn life skills by developing self-confidence, concentration, self-discipline, determination, respect, patience and more. The personal disciplines developed improve attention span, and enhance listening and communication skills.
Personal security and safety are emphasized through self-defense training appropriate to the age groups. Students learn to use their self-defense techniques only at the right times, and to use the appropriate amount of force.
Physical conditioning improves health, fitness and abilities in all activities. It is common to see dramatic improvements in student's grades. Schoolteachers universally rate our students above average in Confidence, Self-Control, Leadership, Level-of-Effort and General Behavior.
Like all UMA students, our Youth (age 8-12) learn the martial art of Kung Fu. Our complete system of Kung Fu includes the control movements (joint locks) of Chin Na (Aikido / Hapkido), the body control and throwing techniques of Rho Tao (Jujitsu / Judo), the linear power-blocks, strikes and kicks of Kong Su (Karate / TaeKwonDo), the body development and self-defense forms of BaguaZhang, a selection of traditional martial arts Weapons, such as short staff, long staff, nunchaku, broadsword, and much more!
For Youth students, Stranger Danger skills are an integral part of their training.
Although our Youth students learn from the same skill sets are our Juniors and Adults, we do realize there are differences in physical ability and maturity. As a result, the material is presented at a pace more tempered toward the age group.
