United Martial Arts Center was formed in 2000 by Master Robert Cosenza.
UMAC is dedicated to training young people and adults in Martial Arts and
Self Defense to the best of the students ability. We teach our students,
principles of respect, leadership, honor, harmony, obedience and integrity.
While keeping a safe and family friendly environment.
Our Martial Arts program is based on the Art of traditional Tang Soo Do.
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art which teaches empty hand and foot
fighting, fighting forms, self-defense, and weapons. Tang Soo Do also teaches
people to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces
its lineage back 2,000 years to the Korean peninsula.Tang Soo Do is an
extremely effective method of self-defense. But there are many other reasons
why men, women and children from all walks of life have taken up Tang Soo Do
training. This ancient form of martial art is known for having the most
effective training methods for self-discipline, self-confidence, physical fitness,
stress management and the ultimate form of self-defense techniques.
" LITTLE DRAGON PROGRAM"
(3 to 5 year old) A Pre-Martial Arts Skill development program that introduces children to the wonderful and exciting world of martial Arts through skill oriented games. Children have fun while developing skills that they will use in every day life and school. This program will improve their ability to focus and concentrate. Students will also improve: Strength, Balance, Coordination, Respect, Discipline and Communication.
"JUNIOR PROGRAM"
(6- 11 year old) Focuses on " 8 Essential Skills"
Focus, Balance, Coordination, Strength, Control, Attitude, Discipline, Perseverance.
Class times are one hour.
The Children learn their Martial Arts Skills in context of these "8 Essential Skills" for a well rounded and fun program!
Children feel great about themselves and have a sense of accomplishment that is hard to match in other sports activities.
"ADULT PROGRAM"
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
(Age 12 and Up)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an art developed by age old monks.
It focuses on self defense and building a martial art that aims at enhancing psychosomatic harmony of the practitioner.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu help children and adults overcome their shortcomings and evolve into better individuals.
Many children face the problem of being bullied and are vulnerable to various anti-social elements.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can help a child tackle this problem. It equips the child to protect himself.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu aims at fighting with a stronger and larger opponent using grappling and ground-fighting techniques. It uses techniques like joint locks, compression locks and chokeholds to make the opponent give in. This can also develop a child’s confidence and increase his self-worth.
