First month $50, includes Free uniform!
About UTA karate west york
What is UTA ?
The United Tang Soo Do Alliance is a modern approach to a traditional martial art. With the Korean Style at its core and other fighting disciplines, the UTA system is is designed to promote enthusiasm while employing a disciplined learning environment.
Our Studio
Modern and fully equipped we have what you need no matter what age or condition you decide to start training. Martial Arts is fun and exciting for all ages from our beginner white belts to our high level Black Belts!
Our Philosophy
At UTA West York, we believe that karate is not just a physical practice, but a way of life. Our classes focus not only on self-defense techniques, but also on building character, discipline, and respect. We strive to create a positive and supportive environment where students can grow and develop both physically and mentally.
Areas of Practice
Forms
Meditation
Weapons
Forms are a series of movements, if done correctly will help the student move from one technique to another smoothly with grace and coordination. However, they are more than an empty hand exercise. Forms are used to develop concentration, balance, precision, reflex action, power, speed and breath control. Additionally, forms provide a comprehensive self defense system.
Weapons
Meditation
Weapons
While not part of traditional Tang Soo Do, many masters have seen the benefits weapons bring to Tang Soo Do. Many would argue that classical weapons have no place in the modern world, however they could not be further from the truth. It is unlikely that a student would ever use a staff or a fan in self defense, yet weapons provide strength, balance, and coordination
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation is for the purpose of concentration practice, focus precision and power, visualize goals, and listen to ones conscience for internalizing important truths and moral standards.
Breaking
Free Sparring
Meditation
Breaking is done to practice and demonstrate the power, precision and great mental concentration of the Tang Soo Do practitioner. Items such as bricks, boards, and cement blocks are broken, since it is not feasible to use this sort of power on another person in everyday practice.
Self Defense
Free Sparring
Free Sparring
Self Defense is the study of how to respond to various attacks. The Practitioner learns when, how, and where to attack an assailant using strikes, grappling, and joint locking techniques.
Free Sparring
Free Sparring
Free Sparring
Free sparring is the practical application of various forms against an actual opponent. While the practice of free sparring develops self defense skills, other benefits include confidence, physical fitness, and control.