Understanding the Four Approaches to Martial Arts Martial arts is a broad and diverse field with many different approaches, each serving distinct goals and philosophies. In this article, we explore four primary categories: Traditional Martial Arts, Sport-Based Martial Arts, Self-Defense Systems, and Fitness-Oriented Martial Arts. Each...
This upcoming May Holiday is a two-week holiday, a bit longer because we have Good Friday and Liberation Day this year. This means the following for the UCT Academies (the UCT Schools have their own schedule and holiday period, check with your own school about...
We’d like to inform you about an important update regarding the schedule for the upcoming holiday period. From Monday, February 17th, to Sunday, February 23rd, both UCT Academy Amsterdam and UCT Academy Almere will be closed for the holidays. During this time, there will be no...
As the New Year unfolds, many of us are setting resolutions to embrace healthier lifestyles, build confidence, and discover new skills. What better way to achieve all three than with martial arts training? At the UCT Academy, we offer a unique blend of martial arts...
Sifu Benno Wai on the Cover of a Global Wing Chun Magazine! We are proud to share that Sifu Benno Wai, head instructor of our academy, has been honored with a feature on the cover of one of the world’s most prestigious Wing Chun magazines! This...
On Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, Sifu Jesper will come to Amsterdam again, this time with GM Chan Hing Gwan. The last time Jesper was in the Netherlands was in February this year. A wonderful opportunity (and quite unique since GM Chan Hing Gwan...
The Inner Strength of Kung Fu: Finding Motivation Within and the Path to True Mastery In today’s world, we often seek motivation from external sources. We want to win, be recognized, and be praised for our achievements. This is often true in martial arts as well,...
From October 28 to November 3 there are NO kids classes at the UCT Academies in Amsterdam and Almere. For the other Jing Wu Kids schools in the Netherlands, please check with the relevant Sifu. Regarding adult lessons, check the app groups to see which...
The summer holidays are just around the corner and this means that there are slight adjustments to our schedule at the various UCT Academies and UCT schools. From July 22 to August 9 there is the following Jing Wu Kids Schedule: Amsterdam Monday & Wednesday...
It was another beautiful few months at the start of this year. Many prizes were once again won by Team UCT, under the inspiring leadership of Sifu Pele Nguyen, in the field of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Several exam days were organized again, not only in...