Children’s Martial Arts

Children’s Martial Arts program applies to ages 8-15

COST:
One-on-one lesson 1 child =$125/hr
Small Group session  2-4 children = $100/hr
A parent must stay on site during the entire lesson.
Covid vaccination is mandatory (including all current boosters)
Washington State Department of Health info on vaccinating youth

When booking for a small group, you supply your group.  I do not assemble the group for you.
You pay for 4 students.  It is up to you whether you fill those 4 openings.

Q.)  What is the difference between One-on-one lessons and Small Group sessions?
A.)  One-on-one lesson: the child receives 100% of the instructor’s attention and the most amount of work is accomplished.
Small group:  with more children the personal attention is divided among the group.

History:
UMA instructor Rob Eis teaches several martial arts courses to young adults at Western Washington University. He is a former juvenile corrections officer who taught PE activities to incarcerated youth, and has taught martial arts to young children since the early `90s.  
Children’s program:
I often see kids’ martial arts programs that baffle me.  They say they’ll help you by granting your child a Black Belt.  Or that they’ll give your child confidence against bullies.  Or that they’ll make your child physically fit.  These all sound like very external achievements.

Parents, I would like to give you something different and something real instead of a trophy or the imagery of defeating an imaginary monster. My goal is to teach your child valuable lessons through fun and exciting martial arts training.

These include:

  • Gaining physical and emotional self-control
  • Learning how to process anger
  • Developing laser-like focus and determination
  • Respecting and caring about family and others
  • Overcoming  shyness
  • Resistance to peer pressure
  • Getting the most out of their education
  • Diminishing fears and anxiety

Peace-of-mind and Background checks:
Whatcom County recognizes the need for integrity in government, and its citizens consider government service to be a matter of public trust. Given my work with at-risk teens when I worked for Juvenile Corrections, I take this trust seriously. Juvenile Corrections officers must undergo an extensive application and background investigation process. This process is designed to elicit information to determine character, suitability, and competence for the position.

In order to work for Whatcom County as a Juvenile Corrections Officer I had to pass these integrity standards tests and background investigations, which included polygraph tests, psychological tests, drug tests, fingerprint check, criminal history and driving record checks. I can assure you these tests meet or exceed the standards of any criminal background tests conducted at other martial arts schools.

The results of these tests ensure I have never committed or been accused of any crimes against children.

How to make a class reservation:

Visit this page:  https://unbridledmartialarts.com/appointments

Testimonial

I must admit that I joined UMA due to the low enrollment fees. $30.00 monthly for three classes a week is a steal of a deal! I’m a full time student working less than part time, so it’s very encouraging to be able to participate in a training program without worrying about affording it. Some might equate the low cost with lack of quality, but I would strongly disagree. The low cost seems like more of an invitation to share in a group activity that combines art, fitness and practical self-defense.
What I enjoy about the class most, though, is the friendly and laid back atmosphere (this isn’t to say that we don’t work hard). My experiences in previous martial arts schools have been of varying levels of skills and accompanying ego- a form of competition that is discouraging for those who aren’t wanting to dedicate their lives to martial art, but would rather have fun and learn a new skill. As Rob’s flyer says: “no masters*. Just competent fighters.” Sure, I might not be prepped to be a professional fighter, but I maintain confidence and sense of assertiveness in knowing that I’m capable of defending myself and being more in touch with the physics of body. Overall, the lack of “cult-like” atmosphere and the down to earth attitude takes away the stressors that usually come with a martial arts class/school. It’s given me the motivation and drive to better maintain my fitness level as well. I have and will continue to recommend Rob’s class to those who are looking for a martial arts class for fitness and fun.

~ Dane Kim, Student/Barista

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