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 May 2026 Testing & Colored belt stripe schedule
Black Belt and Black Belt Candidate Schedule-
2/4- Book Approval Deadline
2/28- Candidate Workout
3/21- Candidate Workout
4/11- Testing Prep Class Available
4/18- Candidate Workout
4/21- Deadline for Gear
5/2- Testing Prep Class Available
4/29-5/6- Testing Apps are live
5/6- Essays and Fitness Challenges Due
5/16- Testing
Colored Belt Stripe Schedule
The following are the weeks in which we START looking at stripes for exams.
March 23- Basics
March 30- Footwork
April 6- Self Defense
April 20- Fighting Combo Stripes
April 27- All stripes
Sparring Skills Workshop
February 21
130pm-3pm
A confidence-building sparring workshop for junior Students!
Learn timing, defense, and fundamental sparring skills in a supportive environment designed to help students feel prepared and confident.
Open to Junior students that are Green Belts and above.
Perfect for new Green Belts and students who feel nervous during sparring.
$30 per student and space is limited!!!
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.
