Ucelo Martial Arts

Specialties

Our school is devoted to tradition; we educate our students with the true purpose and meaning of the martial arts. At UMA we are not interested in just teaching the self-​defense aspect of the martial arts, we are interested in the complete personal development of each student. The ultimate goal of our school is to build a better community, one student at a time, one kick at a time…

Ucelo Martial Arts is very rich in techniques and knowledge. We have one of the finest, the only one of its kind system and curriculum ever created in the martial arts world with professional instructors, that will help students develop discipline, fitness and strength of both body and mind.

Whether you are looking for an art, self-​defense, a discipline, or a sport, UMA is the right place for you. Let Ucelo Martial Arts be your «Way of Life.»

Our schools’ specializes in the teaching of

Tae Kwon Do * Karate Do * Hapkido

History

Established in 2003.

Our School was established by Master Kikin Ucelo under the direct tutelage of his father Grand master Miguel Ucelo and following his passion and with the support of his wife. Master Kikin Ucelo has been a martial arts practitioner since the age of 4 years and has been instructing since the age of 14. He has an extensive competitive back ground but understands that everybody comes for a different reason.

Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix has now developed into a a premier martial arts training facility with a touch of tradition, family and modern approach it is a place for all.

Meet the Business Owner

Kikin U.

Business Owner

Kikin Ucelo was born in March 1979, at his birth, his father, was already a black belt and owner of a Wado Ryu Karate School. With the objective of having always

personal supervision over his son, GMaster Ucelo took him to the Karate School with him where he grew inside the Do-​Jang seeing his father kick, punch and teach Martial Arts.

Master Kikin had great experience at his short age, seeing his father

so dedicated was and is for him the most influential model. He has also

had the opportunity to to train under and with famous martial artists

and Hollywood celebrities.

In 1993, Master Kikin obtained his black belt and since then he started developing his teaching abilities, following his father/​Masters’ footsteps.

Master Kikin Ucelo has an extensive competition background winning various awards, medals and trophies through out the years. He now holds a 5^th dan in Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Hapkido and now a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.