We're already two weeks into the new season. Not much has changed in terms of the schedule, except that we've now extended the PWC classes at the Amsterdam Academy to two and a half hours on Mondays and Thursdays. A BJJ class will likely be...
Het is bijna weer zomer vakantie en dus hebben we weer een aangepast rooster voornamelijk voor de Kids, maar ook voor de volwassenen training. Het zomer rooster voor de kids begint per 14 Juli en loopt tot en met 3 Augustus. De Academies zijn helemaal...
On Friday October the 17th, Saturday October the 18th and Sunday October the 19th we welcome again on our UCT Academy Amsterdam Wayne Tappin for an intense weapon weekend. Focus will be on these topics: Basic training for all > Unarmed defense against impact weapon (sticks)...
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,...