United Martial Arts Inc

6 Month Summary update: I've been @ UMA since july '17. People ask how i like it? I love it. The school has a challenging can-do environment. The instructors help all the students to succeed in personal goals and develop physically and mentally. We do team building strength exercises. everyone has an equal chance to learn. I'm amazed at the variety of forms we learn. Grand Master McGee truly cares about the well being of his students. Our school is one of a kind. Come in and see for yourself!My full personal experience: I joined the school because I desperately needed to make some changes in my life. I've been fighting depression for several years and dealing with constant and increasing pain in my knees and feet since i was about 15. (I have tendinitis and flat arches.) These issues have caused me not to exercise effectively or pursue social outings. I wanted to rehabilitate myself physically and mentally and I sought out a physically active and creative outlet to do this- martial arts was an obvious choice. After researching several other schools and only finding places offering basic one style programs, restricted hours and mediocre reviews, I found one that was very different; United Martial Arts. I visited the site, read the reviews and learned about the training programs offered and the multiple different styles being taught. I saw that I could do this as often as every single day even with my long work schedule because the classes are later in the evening. I put a call into the school and after a promising conversation with Grand Master McGee, I went in to try a session. Some things i noticed that are worth mentioning:1)This was going to be hard work.-I had never tried to do anything like this before and this is a school that emphasizes pushing yourself to do things you might think you can't. Focus is placed on breaking down those barriers so that you can use your training to change your body and your mind.2)The Master's Intern's train alongside the students and they are quick to provide guidance when necessary.-Since this is a school that offers an Official Certification to those who wish to teach the art, you have the benefit of learning from instructors in training who are very patient as well as eager to teach you. this is extremely helpful in correcting mistakes in your forms practice.3)The training really works.-After an initial capability level assessment, the instructors have a better idea of your strengths and weaknesses and they know how hard they can safely push you in your training so you don't hurt yourself but so that the training still makes a noticeable difference. This allows for everyone in the class to participate in the warm-ups and conditioning exercises while maintaining an understanding of your personal physical limitations and still providing a meaningful challenge. I'm now able to do things that i could not even begin to approach in the beginning days of my training. As you begin to improve your physical ability, this type of results reward system builds your confidence and mentality Results: After only just a few weeks, I noticed I have more energy, greater strength, better range of motion and overall greatly increased flexibility and I am even sleeping better. After a couple months, my personal training has greatly helped me to loosen up my tendons, increase blood circulation, and eliminate inflammation and scar tissue buildup that had been in my knees and feet for years. I just recently earned my Second Section rank advancement and although I am still working through my personal rehabilitation, I can see the training has clearly had positive impacts in multiple areas of my life.If you are thinking about taking martial arts, this is the place to do it. Come in for a session and talk to some of the students. They will tell you firsthand how the training works and through it, what mental and physical challenges they were able to overcome. for me, the best part of my day is when practice session begins. hopefully we'll see you in class! More...

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Fun and personalised training. A great reduction in my back pain and accelerated weight loss

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I have attended classes at UMA for over 13 years and highly recommend the school. 14 was the age when I started. Now I am 27 and there are no signs of stopping. Practicing at UMA has been incredibly helpful getting me through the good times and bad. I can always count on leaving after a good practice feeling better than before. There is an unbelievable amount of knowledge to gain here and will help those who seek to improve physically as well as mentally. More...

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Great place for martial arts training regardless if your a beginner or if you have current experience. The Grand Master is very knowledgeable and even has skills in the healing arts. If you have pains or aliments, this school is excellent at helping you recover while also giving you the ability to live a healthy lifestyle. I recommend this place for all ages. More...

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Great place to learn martial arts. Grandmaster Mcgee is truly interested in the health and well being of his students. It is not all about the money. I have witnessed numerous occasions where he has given of his time and talent to people without compensation. I have been taking instruction for four months and find it to be challenging and invigorating. The longevity of so many of his students is positive testimony to his character and his school. More...

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I have now attended United Martial Arts for 2 years. I can't count the benefits that this school has helped me get though. I have learned better self-respect and self-defense, what it feels like to have a virtual family who cares very much about each other, how much further I can actually push myself, allowing myself to feel pride and joy in my accomplishments (as well as other's) and how to overcome your body with your mind. I'm so grateful for and happy that I joined this school. More...

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I have been attending United Martial Arts for roughly 3 years now and it is beyond compare to any other martial arts schools out there. Before coming to United Martial Arts, I went to a different school for 6 years. I learned more in a month at United Martial Arts than my whole 6 years at the other school. It is a great school to learn many various types of martial arts and self defense. Grandmaster Mcgee is very passionate about teaching. Everyone who attends is very motivating, encouraging, and helpful. Overall a very positive atmosphere. I highly recommend this school if you are interested in martial arts as well as bettering your overall health. More...

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This is my first experience learning martial arts and Grand Master McGee and the other Masters in training make the learning fun and easy-going! It is a high-energy and super-friendly environment where everyone is focused and serious about the arts and path to a healthier life. Grand Master McGee gave my family a huge discount and is very dedicated to his students who are serious about learning. Prepare to sweat a lot! More...

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I've attended UMA for over ten years and currently have my Fifth Degree Black Belt. This training has helped me reach the best health of my life, which will persist for decades to come with continued practice. There were even a couple of years where I lost my job and Grandmaster McGee allowed me to continue my training without monthly payments, because he cares about long term health and not the money. I'm looking forward to when my daughter gets old enough to attend UMA so that she can receive her very own Black Belt. More...

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United Martial Arts provides a challenging atmosphere for individuals of all capabilities. Everyone is welcome and GrandMaster McGee works with each member (or family) to develop a program which will meet the desired training results at a manageable price.

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United Martial Arts under the direction of Grand Master McGee is the ultimate place to train for your mind and body. I've been a student for nearly three years now and enjoy the benefits training here provides. You will get in the best shape physically but also develop a stronger mental attitude about many things in your life. It's a great way to lose those extra pounds while de-stressing your life; all the while you learn how to defend yourself in the most effective way possible. You'll learn many different styles of Martial Arts along with very practical and easy to learn self-defense techniques. Grand Master McGee's school is unique among all of the other schools out there mainly because he cares about each student and teaches you what you want to learn along with many things you never knew you needed. More...

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United Martial Arts Is an awesome school I highly recommend it my experience there is incredible Grand Master McGee Is a 9th Degree Grand Master He takes up alot of time with his students he really helps us out with training to learn the different self defense techniques a lot. I was stabbed in my lung In August since I have joined this school It has helped me with my breathing more and it has been helping me to become disciplined mentally and physically it has really been helping me out a lot Health wise I highly recommend joining United Martial Arts. More...

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United Martial Arts is a great school! Grandmaster McGee is a 9th degree black belt of various styles of martial arts. He takes pride in his students and simply loves to teach. Grandmaster McGee, as well as, all of his instructors are very patient with the students no matter the skill level. They will cater to your needs and simplify everything to your pace. It's a positive atmosphere, a great workout mentally and physically. I enjoy going to class and learning from the best instructors that simply want me to succeed! More...

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I have no clue as to why anyone would give less than 5 stars to this grandmaster. To me, what's most impressive is not just his knowledge, passion and skill, but his ability to tell students the "why" of the various martial forms they learn. Moreover, he fosters a non-competitive, mutually supportive atmosphere with students who are at various levels of learning. More...

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I highly recommend United Martial Arts for anyone considering learning Martial Arts. Grandmaster McGee teaches all aspects of Martial Arts and will tailor programs to help you acheive your goals. I have been practicing for over 30 years and I still continue learn and advance. It doesn't matter what your fitness level is, anyone and everyone can learn at your own pace. Regardless of your interest, health and wellness, self defense, weapons training, you will find it here. Try a free class, it will be worth your time! More...

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This is the only school you can find that has mix of different styles.You have the luxury of learning from Grand Master that has 40 years of experience. Very friendly atmosphere. Got my 1st degree Black Belt and going for 2nd soon!!! More...

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There are many different schools you can choose from and the majority of those schools are cookie cutter programs. Take it from me I attending these schools back in 90ies. Yes they will have you march through forms and if you pay on time will advance through there program where you can claim you are blackbelt. However at the end of the day what does that mean? Absolutely nothing! If you are looking for real life training techniques, come check this school out! The school is opened twice a day at 12:00 noon at 7:00 PM with the exception of Saturdays where only a morning class is offered. The head instructor (30 Years+ experience) at this school is well disciplines and actually teaches the classes vs. farming it out to want-a-bee’s instructors. In addition, you are learning multiple disciplines/styles from different countries, of which there are too many to list in this review. If you join this unique training school NOT only can you acquire a black belt in multiple disciplines, but you can select a master’s path that will teach high-level techniques, forms, etc. which to my knowledge is not offered anywhere else. In the end you can consider this school a world-wide training complimenting all types of different and unique styles. Also what is different than your cookie cutter schools, is the master/owner of this school is there pushing you to perform better every time you attend. It’s like having a personal trainer instructing you daily at 75% of the cost of traditional gym trainers. Finally, if you are seeking an improvement in your flexibility and tired of chronic pains this is the place to come. This school has a room called the HOUSE OF PAIN, which is used to reduce/eliminate pain. I have been practicing for several months now and I never thought my body could bend or swing the way it does now!I strongly encourage anyone who is interested in conditioning, improving there muscular endurance and flexibility, weight loss/control, learn REAL self-defense techniques, acquired a master’s in martial arts (unheard of) and or overall interested in improve their health to come check this school out. You will not be disappointed! More...

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