Holiday Break Hours for UMACA are Scheduled
Taekwondo students are on holiday break for the weeks of Dec. 21 and 28, 2008, during which no classes will be offered. The afternoon kickboxing classes are also cancelled during this time.
All other other programs operate on their regular schedule, including Jiu-Jitsu and evening kickboxing.
All programs are canceled on Christmas and New Years Day.
Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you all!
J.W. Wright, Black Belt Jiu-Jitsu Instructor at UMACA through J.W. Wright's Grappling Concepts, is Featured in GRACIEMAG, the Top-Rated Magazine on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Worldwide
J.W. Wright offers Jiu-Jitsu instruction at UMACA through J. W. Wright's Grappling Concepts. His efforts in advancing the art of Jiu-Jitsu in the American Midwest are featured in the Dec. 2, 2008 issue of GRACIEMAG. Wright is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Royler Gracie and David Adiv (RGDA).
Stop by or call UMACA today to find out how the art of RGDA Gracie Jiu-Jitsu can become a featured part of your lifestyle.
Taekwondo Testing Scheduled for Sat., Jan. 17, 2008
Taekwondo testing for those recommended for belt advancement has been scheduled for Sat., Jan. 17, 2008. Only those who have earned their form and kick stripes are eligible for advancement. Please see Master Chapman if you have any questions about eligibility.
2008 Competition Team's Season Ends with Stars-N-Stripes Tournament in Kansas City
Congratulations to all of UMACA athletes who competed in the Stars-N-Stripes Tournament in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 25, 2008. It was a great finish to an award winning year!
Check out all of the video links from the competition in the Media Gallery. Please email Maria if you have an uploaded video you would like featured in our Media Gallery as well.
Olympic Sparring Classes Now End at 6:45 p.m.
Based on parent feedback and instructor scheduling conflicts, the Tues. and Thurs. sparring classes will now end at 6:45 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this scheduling change, please email or stop in a talk to Master Chapman.
UMACA's Own, Margie Cooper, Receives National Attention for First MMA Fight
Introduces St. Louis to Rita and Lolita
Margie Cooper was victorious in her first MMA fight held Fri., Aug. 15, 2008. Battling through almost two complete rounds, the fight of the night ended with the entire crowd on their feet. Cooper was declared the winner.
Cooper, who trains at UMACA in kickboxing, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu and muay thai, has thus-far lost 108 pounds.
Congratulations Margie!
To see what a difference UMACA can make in your life, call us today at (636) 926-2333.
