Aspire UMA Academy – Yorkshire, located at Scout & Guide HQ, Emgate, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AH, is a martial arts and self-defence school. Offering UMA/CKD (Universal Martial Arts), the academy focuses on incorporating modern disciplines such as kinesiology and psychology in its design, emphasising biomechanics for natural and effective responses to everyday stimuli.
The style of UMA/CKD encourages natural bilateral movement and fluid sequential motion to develop optimum force on impact while placing less pressure on the joints. Breathing and stretching exercises from yoga are also incorporated into the training, promoting overall physical and mental well-being.
Aspire UMA Academy welcomes students of all ages and ability levels, making it an excellent choice for families, children, and adults ranging from 5 to 85 years old. Young children from the age of 5 can train alongside an adult, fostering a sense of family and unity within the academy.
When it comes to children, Aspire UMA Academy believes in nurturing the students' character and helping them become more honourable and trustworthy individuals. Senior instructors guide students in forming and maintaining nurturing relationships, fostering an environment of positive reinforcement and support. This positive atmosphere creates a pleasurable and encouraging learning environment.
For adults, UMA/CKD is an ideal form of exercise for middle-aged and elderly individuals, and it remains a popular activity even after retirement. Extensive research has shown that good lifestyle habits and exercise play a critical role in slowing down the ageing process and promoting better health. Aspire UMA Academy tailors each individual's training to meet their personal needs, ensuring a holistic approach to health and fitness.
The UMA style of martial arts is a modern adaptation of traditional techniques, incorporating scientific and biomechanical principles. The kicking and punching techniques generate maximum power through sequential motion without damaging the body. All Aspire UMA Academy instructors, ranging from 1st degree to 8th-degree black belt, have been extensively trained and certified in this modern style.
The Universal Martial Art (UMA) alliance was established on May 1, 2019, and currently has training facilities across the globe, including the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. UMA is truly a universal martial art, as it can be performed by individuals of all ages, anywhere in the world. The training methods are modern and highly effective, making it accessible and beneficial for individuals as young as 4 years old and especially beneficial for older individuals.
Participating in the UMA programme at Aspire UMA Academy offers numerous benefits, both physically and mentally. Students experience improved health, increased confidence, situational awareness, and improved longevity due to the training's holistic approach. Aspire UMA Academy aims to help individuals lead productive, healthier, and longer lives through the practise of UMA/CKD.