BOXING • BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU • KARATE
Adult & Youth Programs
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
Our martial arts program teaches the value of self-discipline and morality by strengthening the mind, body, and spirit.
Our MMA Approach
Universal General Mixed Martial Arts offers a unique combination of five martial arts styles in Portsmouth, VA. These Styles are: Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan Karate, Bando, Olympic Style Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Furthermore, we offer individual classes in Karate, Olympic Style Boxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Finally, we provide a Mixed Martial Arts ( MMA ) class that focuses on the successful fusion of all the arts. As a result, we produce a complete and well-rounded Martial Artist.
Our early instruction focuses on the importance of defense and not getting hit. All of our instruction focuses on real life application with a strong emphasis on avoiding conflict. Our goal is to encourage students of all levels to become physically and mentally fit.
Please check our class schedule for seminars in women’s self-defense and for specialty seminars to introduce new students to the Martial Arts.
We at Universal General MMA acknowledge the tough issues children and young adults face, both in and out of school. Our Stand Tall initiative is a program that focuses on building self-esteem.
Universal General MMA builds self-esteem through exercise and mentorship. Children with higher self-esteem are less bullied. Furthermore, mentored students with high self-esteem are less likely to get into a fight.
Mental health directly effects physical health. Likewise, physical health effects mental health. Physical activity has been associated with higher self-esteem and a positive attitude. This reduces depression, anxiety and stress. An hour of daily exercise can reduce symptoms of depression and improves self-image, most noteworthy, in overweight children, even if the child doesn’t lose any weight.
Parents: Ask us about our Stand Tall program. We would love to work with your child. Above all, making them Happy, Healthy, and Confident in themselves.
