Announcments
Please make sure to check our below for special event registration, featured products, and announcments
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Upcoming Events and Reminders
*Jan 19- Closed
*Jan 20- No classes, Rank Ceremony
*Jan 21- Fun and games day. School Zoom meeting 630pm Candidate Zoom meeting 715pm
*Feb 4- Book Deadline for candidates
*Feb 7- Valentines Day Nerf Wars
*Feb 10- Closed. Staff meeting 6pm
*Feb 14- Buddy Day. Bring a friend to class.
*Feb 21- Jr’s Sparring Skills Workshop
*Feb 28- Candidate workout Times TBD
*March 7- Instructor Workout
*March 14- Closed due to Town Parade
*March 17- Closed
*March 21- Candidate Workout
*March 28- SAMICS Knife Seminar
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-
Updated Soon
Colored Belt Stripe Schedule
Updated Soon
Testing Information
Important Testing and week after info
- Make up testing will be done by appointment only and only at the discretion of the chief instructor. Make up testing require an appointment and are subject to a private lesson fee of $40. There are NO make-up exams for Candidates or black belts.
- Monday Jan 19th we will be closed for cleaning and maintenance
- Colored belt students will receive their new ranks at RANK CEREMONY on Jan 20th. Black belts and Black belt candidates will receive ranks the day of their exam. Beginner and Intermediate Jr’s at 530pm. Advanced Jr’s Teen/Adult students at 615pm. Students that do not attend rank ceremony will receive their belts in regular class.
- Wednesday Jan 21st is our “New Cycle” Zoom meeting for all students and parents at 630pm. ALSO at 715pm is a meeting for ALL Candidates and Black Belts. This includes new candidates and candidates that did not test from the previous cycle. This is MANDATORY to test for your black belt. Information will be emailed home.
Upcoming Zoom Meetings
Jan 21- 630pm
School Wide Zoom Meeting
This is our new testing cycle meeting. All parents and students are encouraged to join us.
Links sent home weekly with the Monday email and are available here.
Jan 21- 715pm
Candidate Meeting
This meeting is a requirement for all Candidates.
Links sent home weekly with the Monday email and are available here.
Valentine's Day Nerf Wars!
Saturday, Feb. 7th
5:30 – 8:00pm
FOOD, GAMES & FUN!
BRING A FRIEND!
$30 per person*
(*if registered by Feb 1st. $40 Feb 1st and after)
Register for Private Lessons or Private Exams Here!
Private instruction in a great way to focus on specific material or skill development with a certified instructor. The attention is solely on you.
Also use this section to register for a Private Exam- ONLY if you have been given permission by our office staff.
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 equipment orders. Please contact 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.
