... And the Dragon teaches us to ride the wind. - Shaolin proverb

United Combat Arts is a school for instruction, training, and research into all martial styles, systems, sciences, and arts.
Although there are hundreds of martial disciplines, a general classification can be determined by their final objective.
Classification of Disciplines:
Classification of Disciplines:
- TRADITIONAL:
cultivating both the mind and skill set from a traditional warrior approach; emphasis on honor, discipline, and perseverance.
- COMPETITIVE:
designed for the ring and/or cage; emphasis on sporting victory and developing the prizefighter or champion
- SPIRITUAL:
for self-illumination, inner peace, and health; emphasis on meditation, often coupled with an understanding of philosophical and/or religious principles.
- REALITY BASED:
devised for the modern "street" scenario; emphasis on avoidance, awareness, and self-defense including weapon(s) usage and disarms.
- REALITY BASED:
devised for the modern "street" scenario; emphasis on avoidance, awareness, and self-defense including weapon(s) usage and disarms.
- FUSION:
blending techniques and principles from several schools of thought.
All of these approaches have merit; all develop attributes, athleticism, and discipline after years of practice. That value however, is determined by each student's personal goals. Our instructors all have unique backgrounds in various disciplines, allowing you to experience the foundations and components of all six classifications. Ultimately, you must decide what kind of martial stylist, scientist, and artist you will become.
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