Universal Martial Arts
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
(73)
Here at Universal Martial Arts Studio we aim to provide only the best in martial arts for both kids and adults. We are based in Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne and are always open to new members, from absolute beginner to advanced. We have junior Freestyle Karate or boxing, and for 13 plus, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, MMA, BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing available in our 7000 sq foot full time martial arts center
73 customer reviews
Martin Minto
Would highly recommend this club! excellent well rounded instructors. Certainly provided a welcoming atmosphere after recovering from a heart operation. Learned a whole bunch of new skills and met some great people too! Cheers Sav and the team More...
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Kim Elkins
My son loves going to his classes, he can be a challenge due to having adhd but mr savage and his instructors Steven Sale and the junior assistants have great patience. My son been going for a year now and his confidence and respect has greatly improved he is proud to have moved up a class More...
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Keith Steady Stead
great 4 all ages especially young ones . Steven is a great instructor as are all the junior instructors. my son loves it .
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Deb Anderson
Great atmosphere, option to workout 6 days a week! I would highly recommend universal martial arts
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Mahmod Alale
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Coby Stark
Train here 3 times a week n It’s gotten me 100x better, recommend it to anyone starting out in combat sports
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Sian Nichol
Fantastic place, fantastic people. Can't rate highly enough
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Emma Amer
Dylan and his mates have recently joined the mai tai class and are loving it! They feel really welcome and look forward to the sessions
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Natasha Davy
I love our ladies beginners kickboxing class. Such a friendly welcoming group and Casey is a brilliant motivating teacher. It’s tough but a good balance of technique and fitness and I can really notice a difference in my strength. More...
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Liz Bates Davison
Professional friendly atmosphere.
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Lily Fx
Hi everyone, went for the first toartial Art to do Muay Thai and I absolutely loved it!!! I will defenitely be back every Tuesday.
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Colette Buckley
Great atmosphere and friendly people.
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Alison Todd
I had never done anything like this before, but was made to feel welcome as soon as I walked in. the training was well run and good fun. Aching a bit today but looking forward to going back for another session tomorrow. More...
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Sally-Ann Holmes
This is only my second session here - but I was made to feel very welcome!! I totally love the Womens only class, I couldn't recommend it enough! also got a free t.shirt to train in! I thoroughly enjoy my training here! and think its suitable for all levels! More...
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Mark Nesbitt
The team are really good with the little ones. My boy can't wait for Saturday mornings and not just cause he off school. Big thanks to Mr savage and his team. More...
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Joanne Ayres
Love the ladies kickboxing class... fab instructor & great bunch of women! Looking forward to honing those ninja skills in the months to come
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Michele Holland
Friendly place to go and learn a new skill, fab bunch of lasses and great instructor! Love the fact that it’s a ladies only class
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Ashleigh Johnson
Fantastic classes and a great teacher that clearly is passionate about teaching the kids my daughter tried every club imaginable and never stuck to any of them! But with Mr Savage and the others Gracie has been going for a few years and now her 2 school friends and 3 cousins go! Well done universal martial arts! More...
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Chris Blythe
Our two kids go there. They absolutely love every minute. Steve and all the other instructors spend time showing the kids excellent skills, discipline and more.
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Anna Stobo
I've tried a few martial arts schools over the years and this is definitely my favorite. Stephen keeps things fun and challenging. Would highly recommend trying it!
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Faye Lewis
My daughter and her friend go and they love it they've made friends and the staff are very welcoming.. it's brought on there confidence and self esteem alot. very thankful to Mr.Savage
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David 'Biggie' Armour
just done my first MMA session at Universal Martial Arts. top group of people, really welcoming and good fun.......looking forward to next session.
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Keith McGowan
Fantastic!!! Suitable for everyone no matter your age or level of skill/fitness. Highly recommend this club to young and old. My Kids and I have been members for about 3 years. Brilliant new premises as well, spread over 2 floors. More...
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Helen Murray
Jimmy is usually shy when he goes.places he doesn't know. Mr savage made him feel at ease and he thoroughly enjoyed his first class and can't wait until Thursday to go again. Thank you
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Keith Reay
Great atmosphere, great trainiing, everyone is so friendly so get yourself down and join the club!
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Helen Creaney
I would highly recommend a visit . Had a great time when our group went for a self defence class . I learnt loads and had a good laugh along the way . Thanks Guys ! :)
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Lynn Crow
My son had 1st lesson tonight and loved it .stephen the instructor is really motivated and keeps the kids busy .while teaching them a life skill .well done guy's great job
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Nick Leonard
Already a member here for a while doing jiu jutsu (yellow belt atm going for orange). I love the quality of teaching (very high), very good trainers both jiu jutsu and kickboxing, the people who come here to train are good people and they have everything you need. Having lots of fun here and learned looooooooots.. More...
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Sean Meyers
Such a great way for your child to get fit. The change in my daughter in just a year has been incredible! She's so much more active, outgoing and confident. I can't thank universal martial arts enough! More...
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Ann Trenholm
Brilliant club fantastic instructor, my daughter has grown in to a beautiful young girl, being apart of this club has helped shape her into the person she is today. I would recommend to anyone.
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Rebecca Gillooly
Had a fantastic introduction to self defence techniques, the instructors were patient and went at a pace that suited all of us that were there.
I would highly recommend my daughter wants to take up martial arts now! Thanks again Esp loved the screamer stick
Many thanks Steve & to your very patient instructors
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Louise Keyes
An awesome club where staff are consistently friendly and encouraging (whatever your ability) across all age groups. My children joined around 4 years ago and have thrived. Seeing their enjoyment and the attitude of instructors, I too joined. More...
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Keith McGowan
Fantastic!!! Suitable for everyone no matter your age or level of skill/fitness. Highly recommend this club to young and old.
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Tayla Jay Ashcroft-ingleby
I love universal
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Hazel Sargeant
Both my kids come and they love it! It has built confidence in my son and improved my daughters concentration levels which is transferring to school. It is a well structered but fun environment, I recommend to all. More...
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Janice Topping
I would recommend universal martial arts for your children and all adults my children attented universal a few yrs bk evertbody is so friendly and helpful, I watched my twins pass many belt tests in to which all kids past at a high standard , we had to move away inwhich was very sad on both sides as all parents and xhildren are like one big family, we moved bk and the twins wanted to come bk and hv been welcomed with open arms as if wed never been away and there now going to finish what theyve dreamt to do, we also hv a 4 yr old who enjoys it and works hard as she wishes to take mr savages place one day lol, just pop along come meet everyone and givebit ago not many people can stay away xx
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Sarah Rogers
Oliver absolutely loves it here, Stephen is great with the kids and very understanding as are the rest of the people that help out! Olivers confidence has rocketed since starting in September and I can't wait until Jaxx is old enough to start the classes. More...
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Jack Stabler
Great first class, top quality place, learn at your own pace and coach will take time out to help you and answer any questions you have. Seems like a really good environment too, would definitely recommend to anyone! More...
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Lee Mallett
Amazing place and amazing staff Stephen is great with the kids. He does an amazing job as my young one would not take to any activities since he has been here he loves it as Stephen makes it so enjoyable for the kids
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Terry Thompson
Seemed to be friendly and the training for the kids seems to be made so the kids have fun while training.
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Jane Davis
My son adam and grandson Leon started boxing classes 6 weeks ago and they absolutely luv it the staff are very friendly and helpful would highly recommend them
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Paul Lockey
We were welcomed with open arms (even though we were 30mins late) very friendly staff and knowledgeable. Loved our first session and will be back next week.
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Janet Robinson
Universal Martial Arts is the most fantastic place, Stephen Savage leads his club with passion, dedication and exemplory skill. My children have learned confidence, respect and most of all love learning how to master their own body (they are working on humility Mr Savage). All of this is done in an environment of fun and inclusivity of all - though I know the club and members compete and win too. My oldest daughter said to me this week her proudest moment is passing her belt test. We love it. More...
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Tracy Ramshaw
Been a part of UMA for a few years now myself,wouldnt take my children anywhere else,instructors are 1st class
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Iona Anderson
Amazing place for children to improve stamina , confidence , discipline and fitness . Staff dedicated and have a love , enthusiasm for teaching others . Lovely friendly atmosphere .
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Julie Miller
fantastic self defence course...great tips and advice... looking forward to using my moves if ever someone tries to nap my dogs!!! thanks all x
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Claire Savage
Fantastic for all ages, me and my sister go, great atmosphere and brilliant workout, best thing I ever did was joining universal martial arts!
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Andrea Mullen
Very friendly instructors, was a little apprehensive at first as thought it might be burly, unpproachable people but this was definitely not the case :)
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John Jenkings
A brilliant friendly Martial Arts club would definitely recommend this club
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Kady Holland-thirlaway
I love it because it's really great like you can't stop going and I'm still going and going ���
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Kickboxing
Beginners Kickboxing classes are held on a Monday, Wednesday from 8.00pm till 9.00pm, Thursday at 7.40pm and finishing about 8.45pm, 1.30pm till 3.00pm on a Saturday. The first two lessons are free just to see if it's the sort of thing your looking for. After that lessons cost £5 per class or you can pay £49 per month for unlimited classes which ever works out best for you. For the first 2 classes just wear something like you would for the gym, everything else is provided.
The beginners Kickboxing has a high energy warm up, then learning all your basic boxing or martial arts kicking on bags and pads, finishing with a burn out or circuit training, your free to work at your own pace while building fitness, it's a great all over body workout and good fun. You can do the kickboxing just for the fitness and self defense side or once more advanced you can also do the sparring but this is optional.
Muay Thai
Beginners Muay Thai classes are held on a Tuesday at 7.40pm and Thursday at 6.00pm . The first lesson is free just to see if it's the sort of thing your looking for. After that classes cost £5 per class or monthly options if doing lots of classes making it cheaper.
Our beginners Muay Thai classes are a great introduction to both a great sport and ancient martial art. Whether you like to train for competitive reasons or for fun and fitness there's something in the classes for everyone.
Starting with a light warm up and stretching, followed by drills and techniques involving, boxing, kicks, knees, elbows and clinch work. Sessions are finished by fitness which is catered towards the individual. More advanced students may be invited to stay for sparring but this is not compulsory. New students are welcome to wear any clothes they feel comfortable training in.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
MMA is held on a Tuesday at 6.00pm and Thursday at 7.00pm and the classes are for 1 hour. The first class is free then it's £5 per class. Even though we only have 2 MMA classes on remember that boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling and BJJ are all parts of MMA also if wanting to work on particular areas individually.
Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA for short, is the combined art of various martial arts disciplines. It draws on elements from BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and a host of other combat sports. To train successfully in the art of MMA, we will focus on striking, wrestling and ground grappling.
In our MMA classes, you will learn the fundamentals of kickboxing and grappling, learning how to combine those various arts and skills to develop your own personal fighting style.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - BJJ
BJJ is held on a Tuesday at 7.00pm and Saturday morning at 9.00am . The first class is free then it's £5 per class.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art with Japanese roots, developed and modified largely by the Gracie family of Belem in the North East of the South American nation.
BJJ emphasizes use of technique and leverage to overcome strength and aggression – hence the literal translation “The Gentle Art”.
A variety of takedowns, ground controls, joint locks and chokes are employed to subdue opponents in sport and self-defence situations. The inception of the UFC in 1993 served as a demonstration of its effectiveness, with Royce Gracie defeating eleven fighters to take 3 of the first 4 UFC tournament titles. To this day, BJJ is an integral part of almost every MMA competitors training regimen.
Correct and mindful practice of BJJ offers the participant a fun, safe and practical method of increasing confidence and fitness - as well as the opportunity to become part of a team that grows with each other every time they get onto the mats.
Freestyle Karate
The first few lessons are free just to see if it is the sort of activity your son or daughter will enjoy, then the lessons cost around £4.00 or less depending on how many they do each week.
Beginners Kids Karate classes are held on a Monday, Wednesday from 5.10pm till 6.00pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 4.45pm and finishing about 5.35pm, 5.00pm on a Friday and at 10.45am on a Saturday morning.
The Kids Karate is a high energy class and great fun, in the first year working a lot on building confidence, all their basic kicking and punching, basic self defense and forms, stranger danger and lots more. With a new class in year 2 and 3 as they progress so they have a class designed for the stage they are at.
Boxing
Adults boxing is Monday and Wednesday at 6.00pm and Friday at 7.00pm.
First class is free then Adults £5 per session. We also have packages available for multi classes and monthly packages.
Sports attire: If it’s your first session please just come along in comfortable sportswear. If you train regularly we will inform you about any sports gear you might need such as hand wraps and gloves.
Junior Boxing
The boxing class timetable is as follows:
Junior Boxing (7-13 years): Monday and Wednesday at 7.00pm, and Friday at 6.00pm.
Prices: Junior classes are first class free then £4 per session, we also have packages available for multi classes and monthly packages.
Sports attire: If it’s your first session please just come along in comfortable sportswear. If you train regularly we will inform you about any sports gear you might need such as hand wraps and gloves.
Little Dragons 4 to 6 years of age
The Little Dragons classes are held, Monday and Wednesday at 4.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 4.00pm, Friday at 4.15pm, and at 10.00am on a Saturday morning.
The first few lessons are free just to see if it is the sort of activity your little one will enjoy, then the lessons cost around £3.00 to £4.00 per lesson or less depending on how many they do each week. The Little Dragon classes are high energy and good fun learning all their basic Karate moves while working a lot on building confidence by using positive teaching techniques and spot lighting. The Little Dragons program gives the children a good head start for moving into the kids Karate at 7, with 6 classes running each week, around 5pm and 10.45am on the Saturday morning.
