Announcments
Please make sure to check our below for special event registration, featured products, and announcments
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Upcoming Events and Reminders
*June 19- Closed
*June 21- SAMI-X Axe fighting Workshop
*June 28- Nerf Wars Party
*July 4 & 5- Closed
*July 12- Jr's Grappling Seminar
*July 14-19- Buddy Week
*July 19- Candidate Workout 2pm-330pm
*July 23 & 24- Xmas In July Sale
*July 26- Instructor Workout- 2pm-330pm
*August 5 & 6- Closed
*August 6- Leadership Meeting 6pm
*August 16- Candidate Workout
*August 20- Gear for testings due
*August 23- Breaking Seminar for Jr’s
Purchase Books by our Chief Instructor!
Now available on Amazon, for Kindle, and Audible!
Our Chief Instructor, Robert Nichols is also an author!
His award winning 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 these subjects.
His new book, being released January 2023, "Elite Martial Artists in America," is a co-author book with martial arts legends Stephen K. Hayes and Dana Abbott. Each martial arts master covers a section in relation to Leadership, motivation, and business.
Robert Nichols is also available for speaking engagements, martial arts business consulting, and SAMICS International Seminars. He is available for virtual events and travels the country teaching. Visit the website below for information.
Upcoming Candidate/Black belt Event Dates for the Sept 2025 Testing & Colored belt stripe schedule
Black Belt and Black Belt Candidate Schedule-
Book deadline 6/11
Candidate Workouts 6/14 7/19 8/16
All equipment/Embroidered belts due 8/20
Testing applications 8/27-9/3
Essays/Book reports/ fitness challenges due 9/3
Testing 9/13
Colored Belt Stripe Schedule
Week of 7/14- Begin Basics Stripes
Week of 7/28- Begin Footwork Stripes
Week of 8/11- Begin Self Defense Stripes
Week of 8/18-Begin Fighting Combo Stripes
Week of 8/25- Weapons and Breaking Stripes
Intro To Grappling Seminar
Saturday July 12!
Beginners Intro to Grappling Seminar!
Beginner/Intermediate Jr’s Only! Seminar 230pm to 4pm
Grappling/Ju Jitsu is a part of our program for Jr’s at the Advanced Level!
Beginner & Intermediate Jr’s are invited to this intro seminar designed just for them!
Join our staff as they work on your ground game, guiding you through ground basics, positioning, takedowns, and submissions.
Event is open to White through Purple Jr’s.
No experience needed.
Xmas in July Sale!
July 23 & 24!
Tons of savings and sales. Supplies will be limited so act fast!
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 scheduled gear orders. Please get in touch with our main 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 practice or heavier breaking
- 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 REQUIREMENT for your rank please contact our office.
