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What Muscles Are Important for Taekwondo Training?
Taekwondo is one of the best exercises to do as it works most of the main muscle groups in the body and increases core body strength. By practicing Taekwondo, you will be required to have strong punches, hard kicks, and good breaks which can only be achieved with...
Can Martial Arts Be Self-taught?
Pretty much everyone out there is awed by the techniques adopted by legendary martial artists such as Bruce Lee, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Jackie Chan. These stars make it look easier than it is while in fact, they have dedicated their entire lives learning and practicing...
Practice makes perfect
"Practice makes perfect" Says the old proverb. What would happen to your body if you practiced Taekwondo daily? No need to come in to train daily, but supplementing your UMA classes with daily practice at home or with a friend can vastly improve your body and...
What Happens When you Practice Martial Arts Daily?
We all know that it takes good exercise and proper nutrition to lead a healthy life and have a well-toned body. Yet, currently, we have very little time for exercise or healthy eating habits. Instead of spending time engaging in fitness activities, many of us wind...
UMA Christmas Disco Party
Can you use taekwondo in a street fight?
One of the favourite questions of the proverbial ‘man on the street’ is whether a certain martial art would be useful in a ‘real fight’. Taekwondo, with its popularity among all genders and age groups, plus its standing as an Olympic sport, is often singled out as...
2018 September Grading Schedule
Check dates and times for our upcoming grading schedule.
NEW TIME TABLE effective from July 2018
Am I Too Old to Start Martial Arts Training?
Want to start taekwondo classes but think it’s a kids’ sport? Think again. Try classes for adult taekwondo beginners at United Martial Arts. Am I too old to start taekwondo? Asking if you’re too old to begin taekwondo is like asking if you’re too old to care about...