Ucelo Martial Arts

Ucelo Martial Arts (UMA) was established in Guatemala by Grand Master Miguel Ucelo father of Master Kikin (our instructor) in the year 1988; we have over 30 years of experience teaching martial arts to children and adults. During all these years we have produced champions in the art as well as in life.

Martial Arts are a very important aid for parents that are interested in encouraging children gain physical and mental strength as well as confidence, self-esteem, respect, honor and loyalty. For over 30 years, the committed instructors at Ucelo Martial Arts have been teaching children to be champions in the art as well as in life.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a ground-fighting, combat sport, self defense system that focuses on grappling. Literally translated "the gentle art". Brazilian Jiu Jitsu promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger individual by using leverage and proper technique - most notably by applying joint-locks and chokeholds.

The core emphasis in our martial arts training is to develop positive attitudes through Respect, Honesty, Honor, Loyalty, and many other positive character traits. Our martial arts program has a combination between Tae Kwon Do, Karate Do and Hapkido and students learn all three while training with us.

Students are tested upon exercises learned in class as well as self-defense techniques. Classes are conducted in a 40 minute session 3 times a week.

Our Little Tigers learn to: Solve problems, Follow directions, Take turns, Act respectfully, develop love for learning, develop speech and language, develop self-esteem, show self-control, promote physical strength, promote coordination and stamina, Increase their focus ability, encourage socialization, demonstrate responsibility, promote physical strength, develop a sense of independence, build fundamental motor skills, increase awareness of body and space.