Kerstvakantie bij UCT Academies Amsterdam & Almere – Belangrijke Data en Examens De feestdagen komen eraan, en dat betekent dat ook bij de UCT Academies in Amsterdam en Almere een periode van rust en herstel voor de deur staat. Wij vieren kerstvakantie van 22 december tot...
In modern society, competition is often displayed in public. We measure success through medals, trophies, likes, and online praise. Yet at UCT, we believe the greatest competition does not take place in a ring, on a mat, or on a screen—it takes place within oneself. Martial...
Nei Gong (or Neigong, meaning “internal work”) is a comprehensive system of inner cultivation that unites body, breath, and mind to develop vitality (qi), balance, and conscious awareness. It stands as one of the foundational pillars of traditional Chinese internal arts, forming the energetic framework...
De laatste tijd horen we steeds vaker verontrustende berichten over geweld tegen vrouwen — ook hier in Amsterdam. Van intimidatie op straat tot fysieke aanvallen in het openbaar vervoer of tijdens het uitgaan; het zijn incidenten die ons allemaal raken. Wat ooit als een ver-van-mijn-bedshow...
Fall break is from October 18th to October 26th. This means the following: There are NO kids' classes at the Amsterdam Academy from Saturday, October 18th to Sunday, October 26th. There are NO kids' classes at the Almere Academy from Monday, October 20th to Sunday,...
🥋 In a World with Growing Street Violence: Learn to Defend Yourself Effectively We live in a time where street violence is becoming more common. Whether it’s intimidation, robbery, or physical assault — it is more important than ever to take personal responsibility for your own...
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...
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...