Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Martial Arts Training in Bellingham, WA
Unbridled Martial Arts (UMA) was founded in 2003 with a mission to provide accessible, practical martial arts training for individuals of all ages and abilities. Our non-commercial approach prioritizes skill development over profit, offering a diverse curriculum that includes boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and weapons training. With over four decades of combined experience, our instructors emphasize real-world self-defense techniques, physical fitness, and mental discipline.We foster an inclusive, ego-free environment where students progress at their own pace, supported by a community of peers and personalized instruction. Our facility in Bellingham, WA, maintains rigorous cleanliness standards and requires vaccination compliance to ensure a safe training environment. UMAs affordable, month-to-month membership structure eliminates financial barriers, making martial arts education accessible to all.
Services
Martial Arts Training
Self-Defense Classes
Private Lessons
Group Classes
Weapons Training
Combat Conditioning
Childrens Programs
Adaptive Martial Arts
Workshops
Wooden Dummy Training
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined instructor experience in diverse martial arts disciplines.
- Our non-commercial model ensures affordable, contract-free training accessible to all.
- We focus on practical self-defense techniques applicable to real-world scenarios.
- Our inclusive environment accommodates students of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities.
- We provide personalized instruction with a structured yet flexible curriculum.
What people say
Affordable rates
Experienced instructors
Inclusive environment
Practical techniques
Improved confidence
Services
Martial Arts Training
Our mixed martial arts program combines boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and grappling to build physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline. Students train in a supportive environment with experienced instructors emphasizing practical techniques for real-world scenarios. The curriculum adapts to all skill levels, fostering progression through personalized feedback and structured drills.
Self-Defense Classes
Learn effective self-defense strategies tailored to various threat levels, including verbal de-escalation, preemptive tactics, and physical techniques. Classes focus on situational awareness, boundary setting, and practical responses to common attack scenarios. Instruction prioritizes simplicity and adaptability, ensuring students can confidently apply skills under stress.
Private Lessons
Customized private sessions allow focused skill development in striking, grappling, or weapons training. Instructors tailor lessons to individual goals, whether improving fitness, mastering specific techniques, or preparing for competitive scenarios. Personalized attention ensures rapid progression and targeted feedback for students of all experience levels.
Weapons Training
Train with Filipino Escrima techniques for stick and knife defense, emphasizing disarms, counters, and improvised weapon use. Classes develop hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and tactical awareness, preparing students to handle edged-weapon threats or blunt-force scenarios in self-defense contexts.
Adaptive Martial Arts
Our adaptive programs accommodate individuals with physical or cognitive challenges, modifying techniques to ensure accessibility without compromising effectiveness. Instructors emphasize functional movement, confidence-building, and peer support, creating an empowering environment where all students achieve measurable progress in fitness and self-defense capabilities.
People
Rob Eis
School Owner & Instructor
With 40 years of martial arts experience, Rob Eis founded UMA to share practical self-defense and fitness training. He teaches diverse disciplines including boxing, Muay Thai, and Escrima, emphasizing real-world applicability and student-centered growth.
Questions
What martial arts styles are taught at UMA?
UMA blends boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, grappling, and Escrima, focusing on techniques effective for real-world self-defense and fitness.
Are there contracts or long-term commitments?
No contracts are required. Membership is month-to-month at $30/month for three weekly classes.
What equipment is needed for classes?
Students need workout attire, wrestling shoes or bare feet, and a mouthguard. Equipment like gloves and pads is provided.
Does UMA offer classes for children?
Yes, we provide children's programs and adaptive martial arts tailored to younger students' learning needs and physical development.
Are vaccinations required for participation?
Yes, all participants must provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations, including COVID-19 boosters, for health and safety.
