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UCT Academy Supports 20th Anniversary Celebration in Cambridge  Last Saturday, three instructors from UCT Academy travelled to Cambridge to support and celebrate the 20th anniversary of a long-standing martial arts school and valued friends within the martial arts community. Together with Escrima Concepts instructor Peter de Vries...

New Friday Morning BJJ Class (09.00 - 10.00) at UCT Academy Amsterdam Great news for those who like to start their day actively:UCT Academy Amsterdam now offers a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class on Friday mornings. This new addition to our schedule creates extra opportunities for both beginners...

From April 25th to May 3rd, there are NO kids classes at the Academy Amsterdam. At the Academy Almere, the holiday period is from April 27 to May 3. The difference in periods is due to circumstances on our part; we apologize for this. The...

At UCT Academy Amsterdam, you consciously choose a small-scale, experienced BJJ academy that has been active in the Dutch Jiu Jitsu scene for over 20 years. Led by a small team of passionate Black Belts, classes have been taught for years at a high technical level....

2026 has started strong for UCT — with two outstanding events already completed that set the tone for the rest of the year. Both on the mat and in the kung fu hall, development, depth, and team spirit were central. The year kicked off with an...

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...