Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix
Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix, 8021 North 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051
About
Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix offers martial arts training that includes karate, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing in a dojo, studio, academy, and facility setting. The program includes specific classes such as Little Tigers, Little Ninjas, Karate Kids, Jiu-Jitsu Kids, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and a Samurai Summer Camp, along with an adult program and general training sessions focused on self-defense skills.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The program is led by the Ucelo family, including Master Ucelo, Sensei (also referred to as Sensai Kikkin), Monica, Ms. Mila, and their two sons, who serve as owners and instructors. According to parents and students, every employee is a family member, and everyone there treats families like part of the Ucelo family. Multiple parents describe the dojo and academy as peaceful, fun, family friendly, and very clean, with a clean and spacious facility equipped for productive training sessions. Families report that the instructors are knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and focused on teaching karate for defense and respect, with a balance of discipline and silliness in classes like Little Ninjas. Testimonials describe children starting as young as 4 years old, progressing through belts up to first degree black belt over several years, and note that classes such as the child classes and Little Ninjas are highly regarded. Reviewers also describe the environment as welcoming, bilingual, and community oriented, with the Ucelo family embracing, training, and supporting the wider community.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
The program is led by the Ucelo family, including Master Ucelo, Sensei (also referred to as Sensai Kikkin), Monica, Ms. Mila, and their two sons, who serve as owners and instructors. According to parents and students, every employee is a family member, and everyone there treats families like part of the Ucelo family. Multiple parents describe the dojo and academy as peaceful, fun, family friendly, and very clean, with a clean and spacious facility equipped for productive training sessions. Families report that the instructors are knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and focused on teaching karate for defense and respect, with a balance of discipline and silliness in classes like Little Ninjas. Testimonials describe children starting as young as 4 years old, progressing through belts up to first degree black belt over several years, and note that classes such as the child classes and Little Ninjas are highly regarded. Reviewers also describe the environment as welcoming, bilingual, and community oriented, with the Ucelo family embracing, training, and supporting the wider community.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
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