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May Calendar
1 |
2 LD exam |
3 LD Exam |
4 LD Exam Deadline Cand and BB Paperwork |
5 LD Exam |
6 |
7 Jr Breaking Seminar |
8 | 9 | 10 |
11 Closed Picture Day |
12 Closed Testing |
13 Closed Testing |
14 Closed Testing |
15 Black belt Testing |
16 School wide Zoom Meeting |
17 Candidate Zoom Meeting |
18 | 19 | 20 |
21 Instructor Workout 1230pm |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
28 Closed |
29 |
30 Closed |
31 |
1 Deadline Shorts Order |
2 | 3 | 4 |
May 2,3,4, & 5- Little Dragons Exams
May 4- Deadline for All testing Paperwork
May 7- Breaking Seminar for jr’s
May 11- Closed- Picture day
May 12- 15- Testing. See info below for details
May 16- School wide Zoom meeting. 6pm. Zoom link in weekly Emails
May 17- Candidate Zoom Meeting. Zoom link in weekly emails
May 21- Leadership Team Workout 1230pm
May 28 & 30- Closed For memorial Day weekend.
June 1- Summer Shorts Pre- Orders due in
June Calendar
29 | 30 | 31 |
1 Deadline Shorts Order |
2 | 3 | 4 |
5 | 6 | 7 |
8 Candidate Book Report Approvals Due |
9 | 10 |
11 Sparring Seminar |
12 | 13 | 14 |
15 Book Launch Party |
16 | 17 |
18 Candidate Workout End of School Year Nerf Wars |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 Closed Leadership Team Meeting 6pm
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1 Closed |
2 Closed |
June 1- Summer Shorts Pre- Orders due in
June 8- Candidates Book decision due
June 11- Sparring seminars for Jr and Adults- Scroll down for details
June 15- Mr Nichols Book Launch Party
Fun and Games for Jr’s- 430 Little Dragons
510- 6-8Yr beginners
545- 9-12Yr Beginners
620- Intermed Jr’s
7- Advanced/BB Jr’s
8- Adult Cocktail Hour
June 18- Candidate workout 1230pm
June 18- End of school year Nerf Wars- Scroll down for details
Jne 30- Closed. Leadership Team meeting at 6pm
July 1,2, & 4- Closed
Do you need to fill out a testing application?
These applications are only for students testing for Black belt or an intermediate black belt rank. These are NOT required for colored belt students.
How To Earn a Black Belt in… An Average Guy’s Guide to Life
Our Chief Instructor, Robert Nichols is now an author!
His new book, “How to Earn a Black belt in…. An Average Guy’s Guide to Life.” is now available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook.
This common-sense book covers topics like parenting, leadership, relationships, and more. All while Robert Nichols shares personal stories on the subjects.
Robert Nichols is also available for speaking engagements, martial arts business consulting, and SAMICS International Seminars. Visit website below for information.
Summer Shorts Pre Orders!- Due by June 1
Get your summer gear and sweat it out in style!
SAMICS Jersey Shorts and UTA Mesh Shorts Availble!
Sizing Chart in link.

Saturday June 11th
Sparring Seminars!
Juniors Seminar 3pm to 430pm
Teen and Adult Seminar 6pm to 730pm
Get some extra sparring practice with Mr Cook and Mr Moore with these exciting events. We will focus on quick and effective sparring concepts, usable for both beginner and more advanced students. Sparring can be an intimidating idea for many students, controlled exposure in events like this are good for overcoming fears.
Event open to Green belts and above.

Wednesday June 15th!
Mr Nichols’ Book Release event!
Fun and Games Times:
430-5- Little Dragons
510-540- 6 to 8 year old beginners
545-615- 9 to 12 year old beginners
620-650- Intermediate Jr’s
7 to 730- Advanced and Black Belt Jr’s
8PM- Cocktail hour
Mr Nichols will be signing copies of his new book throughout the evening!
Join us for this monumental event!

End of School Year NERF WARS
Nerf Wars, Pizza, Games, and more!
June 18th 530pm to 8pm
(Space limited)
All guns and supplies will be provided!
Martial Arts Summer Camp!
JULY 11th-15th
A camp of days dedicated to games and fun.
A week of great time with friends! Daily themes for training.
Open to ages 6 to 12
Camp times– Drop off 830 to 9 am.
Pick up 3 to 330 pm
Camp Costs:
$300 (online registration)
$275 Cash registration in main office
Or $75 per day
1 snack provided per day. Pizza lunch served on last day. Students should bring snacks and lunches as appropriate. Camp open to students and non-members. Space will be limited
Peter Weckauf Returns to the USA 
SAMICS Founder Peter Weckauf returns to the USA for exciting seminars in the SAMI Combat Systems at SAMI of NJ in Union, NJ.
These exciting courses are designed for students and instructors regardless of experience level. They can be taken casually for training purposes, or students can take SAMICS exams in student levels and instructor ranks for Knife and Panantukan.
The SAMICS Pro workshop is geared toward law enforcement, security, and professionals.
Knife Fighting Concept- July 22, 23, 24. (930am to 330pm)
Panantukan Concept- August 4, 5, 6 (930am to 330pm)
SAMI-X Pro Workshop- August 7 (10am to 1pm)
Private Martial Arts lessons Now available 
Supplement your online training or even get caught up with in person private lessons!
Private instruction in a great way to focus on specific material or skill development with a certified instructor. The attention is solely on you.
Personal Training and Fitness
Private one on one training and
small group classes are now available by appointment!
UTA/SAMI UNION Personal Training
can be that extra kick in the butt to become the best version of you!
Sessions are available to purchase individually or in packages.
Sessions are available BEFORE regular class hours
and can be set up for a variety of time slots during the week!
UTA/SAMI UNION Personal Training Program Benefits: | |
· Customization to your needs · Available for all fitness levels · Weight Loss · Body Fat Reduction · Strength and Building |
· Toning · Mobility and Flexibility · Cardiovascular Conditioning · Diet and Nutrition Tips · And More! |
Equipment Order Forms
There are currently NO gear orders due. Please contact our office before placing an order.
Please stop by the main office if you need assistance in measuring (forms tell you how) or for Cash payment options.
This includes:
- Boards for All Green and above
- Sparring equipment for All Orange Testing for Green
- Nunchucks for Jr Purple belts testing for Brown
- Black Belt Candidates
- 1st Degree Probationary Black Belts testing for Decided
- 2nd Degree Candidates
- 3rd degree candidates
Please let us know if you have any questions BEFORE placing your orders.
If you are uncertain if this is a REQUIRMENT for your rank please contact our office.