Resource Page

Below are some resources you may find useful:

Equipment

Combat Sports International – Everything you could possibly need for the grappling arts, striking arts, & traditional arts.
Ringside Boxing & Top Contender – boxing wraps, bag gloves, boxing gear, shin guards
Bushido Martial Arts Supplies (Surrey, B.C. Canada) – Excellent “wristwrap” grappling gloves. Great low price w/ Canadian exchange rate.
www.karatemart.com – low low prices on wrap gloves!
Revgear – boxing equipment
Fairtex – muay thai kickboxing equipment
Big 5 Sporting Goods – for local equipment shopping

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Books & Magazines

Recommended Reading list @ Amazon.com
Powell’s Bookstore – Portland, Oregon
BlackBelt Magazine
Classical Fighting Arts Magazine
Bellingham Public Library

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Nutritional Needs

Whatcom Food Co-op
Super Supplements
Supplement Warehouse

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Other local Martial Arts & fitness schools

The Action Pit
Karate Quest
Bellingham Mixed Martial Arts
Bellingham BJJ
Fight Lab
Pure Fitness Martial Arts
Birch Bay Shotokan Karate
Lane’s Tiger Crane Gung Fu Academy
Pacific Northwest Karate Center
Kulshan Aikikai Aikido Club
Whatcom Family YMCA
Cutting Edge Training

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Information about Bellingham

Bellingham Washington Official Website
Bellingham Community Information Website – community events & activities calendar available

How to Wrap Your Hands:

Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world.

Dave Barry

Testimonial

I found Unbridled Martial Arts (UMA) back in 2008. I had looked at some schools online but right away noticed the high price tag. Not only did the schools want high monthly tuition, they also wanted me to sign an annual contract and buy special uniforms. I was discouraged since I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford all that and also I didn’t know how long I’d be staying in Bellingham. Just as I was losing hope of learning MMA, I came across UMA’s website.
I was surprised to see that there was no annual contract to sign nor were there any other hidden fees. I could join the school on month-to-month basis and train three nights a week. If I wanted to stop training, I was able to do so without getting penalized, unlike other schools and gyms that bind you with their annual contract. With UMA’s affordable and reasonable enrollment structure, I must admit I was skeptical of the quality of classes offered but I decided to take a chance.
There were people of all skill levels and all shapes and sizes attending the class. Rob was very organized with his lesson plan. He explained and demonstrated things carefully at a pace that was very easy to follow even for the beginners. When students paired up to work on drills, Rob went around the room giving pointers and assistance where needed.
I am happy that I discovered Unbridled Martial Arts seven years ago. Rob is still expanding the workouts in new and fun ways. UMA is such a comfortable atmosphere where I never feel intimidated by others or out of place. At UMA, students help each other to succeed and progress together instead of beating each other to get ahead of your classmates.
We all take turns cleaning the mats after class instead of expecting our teacher or a janitor to clean them. When I notice my classmates’ progress and my own improvement in class, I’m reminded that when you invest in yourself, your friends, and in the school, everybody gets better. I feel more confident in myself knowing that I have some self-defense knowledge and skills. I know this is a journey that will never end but I sure am glad that I got my start at UMA.

~ Teela Taki, Shipping and Receiving staff at REI

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