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There are no enrollment contracts at Unbridled Martial Arts. All members train and pay on a month-to-month basis.

Currently the school is for 16 yr olds and over.
Minors (ages 16 & 17) will need to provide parent/ guardian consent before participation.

Stand-up Fighting	Weapons & Grappling
1 hr Class: Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm Thursdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm	1 1/2 hr Class: Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:45 pm

The enrollment is a flat monthly donation.

There are extra classes at no additional cost for active members.
See the UMA weekday schedule for details and class times. <click here>

Classes are taught in Bellingham, WA -near Western Washington University.
Call for directions.

Total amount of classes range from 12-15 sessions per month.
For a donation of $30 the expense averages $2.00-$2.50 per class!!

<Click Here> To read what others have said about the caliber of instruction and workout they received at U.M.A., and determine if the expense of $2.50 is worth it to you.

DO NOT ASK TO PAY FOR 1 CLASS TO TRY IT OUT. WATCH IT. FIGURE IT OUT. COMMIT OR DON'T. OUR ENTIRE MONTH OF TRAINING IS LESS THAN THE DROP-IN RATE FOR THE TWO CLASSES AT THE MAJORITY OF YOGA STUDIOS IN BELLINGHAM (AND YOGA STILL LEAVES YOU DEFENSELESS).

Answers to the 6 most common questions from those looking to start their training.

Q: How do beginners learn when they first start?
A: Instruction always grants the opportunity for a student to incrementally advance his/her participation.
Students are safely and gradually guided through movements to develop proper form while progressively increasing the quality and quantity of their output.
Lessons are introduced at a beginner's level, while intermediate and advanced students receive additional steps and challenges. Students learn at an individual pace and at whatever level is comfortable.

Q: Can I join at any time?
A: Yes, you can join at any time during the month. If you've never done martial arts before, it is recommended you focus your attendance on the "Stand-up" fighting classes (Tues/Thurs).
For the "Weapons & Ground Fighting" class (Wed) the instruction is introduced incrementally over 1-month periods, each week building on the last. You can participate at any time of the month. However, by the 3rd & 4th week the "Weapons & Ground Fighting" lesson plans will reference material from the previous weeks. Unless you have already studied Grappling or Escrima, it is recommended you start at the beginning of the month in order to avoid information overload.

Q: How do I get started?
A: To participate in class you need to officially enroll. You must be over the age of 16 and sign a school liability waiver. Minors (ages 16 & 17) will need to provide parent/guardian consent before participating.
Click here to see the school waiver in PDF format

There are no enrollment contracts at Unbridled Martial Arts. All members train and pay on a month-to-month basis. You pay before your first class. After that the next donation is collected the first attended class of the new month.
Q: What if I can only participate once or twice a week?
A: The more frequently and consistently you attend class, the more familiar you will become with the training methods, concepts & techniques. Think of each class as a new puzzle piece. If you can only make it once or twice a week, don't worry about it. When you do make class recognize you've captured one more piece to the puzzle. Over time the pieces will fall into place and the big picture will develop before your eyes.

Q: What do I need for class?

· Your only mandatory piece of equipment is handwraps. These can be purchased from UMA for $5.
· Wear comfortable attire.
· Train in shoes or barefoot. On the mats you must wear wrestling shoes or train barefoot.
· Bring a water bottle.
· When sparring, use a mouthguard (for sale for $1), and men should have a groin protector.

Those who desire a higher intensity of sparring will need to invest in further safety equipment. (See the instructor for guidance on what is needed.) Personal equipment must be kept clean and in good repair.

Q: How do I buy equipment?
A: We provide all the necessary training equipment for class: Thai pads, focus mitts, kickboxing gloves & shin guards, jump ropes, dull safety-training knives, foam sticks, rattan escrima sticks, protective eyewear, and takedown mats. For personal use we sell Boxing Handwraps ($5) & Mouthguards ($1) for our members.

Unbridled Martial Arts has wholesale accounts on selected items with Ringside Boxing & Combat Sports International. These two corporations offer items from the following brands: UFC, Windy, Adidas, Sprawl, Brazilian Top Team, Top Contender, TKO, Ultimate Classics, and Cleto Reyes.

A huge benefit for active students is they have permission to use the school's account for wholesale prices on their own personal orders. Latest merchandise catalogs are available from the instructor.

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” –Will Rogers