Business Details
35 Years
experience
Martial Arts & Karate Classes for All Ages in Hamilton
Since 1991, United Family Martial Art has been dedicated to fostering personal growth and community strength through martial arts. Our family-oriented approach encourages active parental involvement, offering specialized programs for children aged 3-12 and adults. We focus on instilling discipline, confidence, and respect while providing a safe, supervised environment with CPR/First Aid-trained staff. Our curriculum emphasizes character development, physical fitness, and practical self-defense techniques tailored to each age group.With over three decades of experience, we prioritize individual attention through optimized student-teacher ratios and a positive teaching methodology. Our mission extends beyond martial arts, aiming to build strong families, enrich lives, and develop future leaders through weekly 'Lesson of the Week' mat chats and community engagement initiatives.
Services
Kinder Karate
Kids Martial Arts
Adult Karate
Impact Kickboxing
Birthday Parties
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer family-oriented martial arts programs since 1991
- Our instructors specialize in age-appropriate skill development
- We maintain safe training environments with padded facilities
- We provide personalized attention through optimized class ratios
- Our curriculum combines physical fitness with character development
What people say
Best birthday party ever
Kids loved martial arts moves
Noticeable confidence improvements
Well-organized events
Supportive instructors
Services
Kinder Karate
Specialized program for children aged 3-5 focusing on self-discipline, focus, and coordination. Develops listening skills and teamwork through structured activities. Encourages physical development and stranger danger awareness in a safe environment.
Kids Martial Arts
Curriculum for ages 5-12 combining fitness training with character development. Teaches goal-setting through belt-ranking systems while improving physical coordination and socialization skills in a supportive atmosphere.
Adult Karate
Program designed to improve physical and mental wellness for adults. Combines stress reduction techniques with self-defense training and cardiovascular workouts to enhance flexibility and overall fitness levels.
Impact Kickboxing
High-energy workout using Impact Wrap technology for real-time performance tracking. Combines calorie-burning exercises with strength training while fostering confidence through gamified fitness challenges.
Birthday Parties
Themed celebrations featuring martial arts activities and games for children. Includes structured entertainment, party coordination, and private venue access with professional staff managing all event aspects.
People
Gord Waddell
Owner/President
Fifth-degree black belt holder and former World Kickboxing Champion with three Canadian titles. Leads with philosophy emphasizing hard work, self-confidence, and community impact since establishing the Hamilton location in 1991.
Hamid Dwyer
Lead Instructor
Third-degree black belt instructor specializing in age-appropriate martial arts instruction. Focuses on creating engaging learning experiences that develop physical skills and character traits in students.
Rhonda Moore
Lead Instructor
Fourth-degree black belt instructor with expertise in youth program development. Implements structured curriculum that balances physical training with character-building elements for young students.
Cameron Fleming
Instructor
First-degree black belt martial arts instructor supporting program delivery across all age groups. Contributes to maintaining safe, engaging learning environments that promote skill development and confidence.
Gordon Waddell
Instructor
Second-degree black belt instructor assisting in program implementation. Works with students to develop technical skills while reinforcing core values of discipline and respect through martial arts training.
Questions
What martial arts programs do you offer for children?
We provide Kinder Karate for ages 3-5 and Kids Martial Arts for ages 5-12, focusing on discipline, coordination, and character development through structured curriculum.
Are family participation options available?
Yes, we encourage family involvement with special family rates and parent viewing areas during classes to support student development.
What benefits do your programs offer for children?
Our programs improve focus, confidence, socialization skills, and physical fitness while teaching goal-setting through belt-ranking systems and weekly character lessons.
Do you offer adult martial arts classes?
Yes, our adult programs combine physical fitness with self-defense training to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and enhance overall wellness through martial arts techniques.
What birthday party options are available?
We offer martial arts-themed parties with structured activities, professional coordination, and private venue access including games, instruction, and refreshments for children.
How do you ensure student safety during training?
We maintain safe environments with padded training areas, CPR/First Aid-trained staff, and optimized student-teacher ratios to provide individual attention while preventing injuries.
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