Announcments
Please make sure to check our below for special event registration, featured products, and announcments
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Upcoming Events and Reminders
*May 20- Classes Conditioning
School Zoom Meeting 630pm/Candidate Meeting 715pm
*May 21- “Show and Tell” for Little Dragons and Jr Classes. Teen/Adult Conditioning
*May 22- Fun and Game for Jr students and HARDCORE for teen/adults from 730pm to 9pm.
*May 23- All classes conditioning and basics
*May 25- Closed for Memorial Day
*May 26- New Testing Cycle begins
*June 6- Closed
*June 10- Book Deadline for candidates
*June 11- Closed. Instructor Meeting 530pm- 7pm
*June 19- Closed in observation of Juneteenth
*June 20- Candidate Workout 130pm to 3pm
*June 27- Nerf Wars- 530pm to 8pm
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 2026 Testing & Colored belt stripe schedule
Black Belt and Black Belt Candidate Schedule-
May 20- Candidate Meeting
June 10- Book approval deadline
June 20- Candidate Workout 130pm-3pm
July 25- Candidate Workout 130pm-3pm
Aug 22- Candidate Workout 130pm-3pm
Aug 27- Gear order deadline
Sept 2- 16- Testing Applications are live
Sept 16- Deadline for Fitness challenge. Personal Essay. Book report
Sept 16- Testing
Colored Belt Stripe Schedule
The following are the weeks in which we START looking at stripes for exams.
July 20- Basics Stripes
July 27- Footwork stripes
Aug 3- Self Defense Stripes
Aug 17- Fighting Combo Stripes
Aug 24- All stripes
End of School Year NERF WARS!
Saturday, June 27
5:30 -8:00pm
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year with NERF WARS!
FOOD, GAMES, NERF!!!
BRING A FRIEND! $30 Per person by June 22
Register June 22 or after $40
Juniors Students only please!!!!
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 orders. Please speak to 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.
Please DO NOT use the General/Individual Equipment Orders for ranking equipment. This form is intended for people replacing pieces of gear or equipment. It is NOT for ranking equipment for testing.
