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Universal Martial Arts Centers offers Kids Krav Maga, Kids Karate, Kids Beginner Karate, and Fitness for California Charter Schools, along with Adult Beginning and Adult Advanced Krav Maga, Adult Beginning Karate, Adult Beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adult Fitness, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and specialty seminars such as Women’s Self-Defense, College Self-Defense, College Self Defense (Krav 101), Weapons Defense, and Corporate On-Site Training. The program includes real-world self-defense training through Krav Maga, ground-based training through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and high-energy fitness classes that mix martial arts, strength training, and cardio. It also offers charter school PE programs with martial arts, self-defense, and fitness for K–12 students, as well as corporate seminars and workshops tailored to the needs of most businesses and service industries.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes are offered Monday through Saturday, with options in the morning and evening; youth classes such as Kids Krav Maga (ages 7 and up) and Kids Beginner Karate (5 years old and up) are scheduled on multiple weekdays and Saturdays, and adult classes including fitness, beginning and advanced Krav Maga, beginning Karate, beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and College Self Defense (Krav 101) are available on various mornings and evenings; schedule subject to change.
Universal Martial Arts Centers was founded in 2001 by Sensei Michael Johnson. Sensei Michael Johnson is a fifth degree black belt in Karate and a black belt in Krav Maga with almost three decades of experience. The program states that it is more than a gym and describes itself as a community dedicated to helping participants become their best selves. It offers elite martial arts training for families in a safe, fun environment and serves Chino Hills, Chino and the surrounding area.
Universal Martial Arts Centers describes its approach as including programs for all ages, a friendly community atmosphere, and a supportive family of martial artists who encourage and motivate each other every day. The program notes that it offers multiple class times for adults and youth, experienced instructors dedicated to helping participants improve at their own pace, and practical self-defense techniques that work in real-world situations through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing training. It also states that participants can build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while having fun and learning new skills, and that it focuses on building confidence, discipline, and mental toughness that carries over into all aspects of life.
Parent and student comments include: “best place to get a good workout and learn self defense!” (Yi Eubanks) and “The comradery at U.M.A.C. is off the charts, GREAT! There's no better place to train.” (Michael Hockenhull). Other feedback includes, “Sensei Michael is so great with my son, stern yet nice and friendly. Love this place!” (Olivia Castle) and “I love it! I'm always looking forward to the next class! This place has the best environment! Everyone, from instructors to students, are so nice and ...” (Stephanie Rosenfeld). Additional testimonials describe long-term involvement and instruction quality, such as “used to teach here when I was young! spent over a decade at this dojo with sensei Mike Johnson and I couldn't recommend anything more! umac helped sha...” (Chris Ragsdale) and “This is the place to be and learn.. excellent instructors. ....” (Mark Sherman).
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes are offered Monday through Saturday, with options in the morning and evening; youth classes such as Kids Krav Maga (ages 7 and up) and Kids Beginner Karate (5 years old and up) are scheduled on multiple weekdays and Saturdays, and adult classes including fitness, beginning and advanced Krav Maga, beginning Karate, beginner Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and College Self Defense (Krav 101) are available on various mornings and evenings; schedule subject to change.
Universal Martial Arts Centers was founded in 2001 by Sensei Michael Johnson. Sensei Michael Johnson is a fifth degree black belt in Karate and a black belt in Krav Maga with almost three decades of experience. The program states that it is more than a gym and describes itself as a community dedicated to helping participants become their best selves. It offers elite martial arts training for families in a safe, fun environment and serves Chino Hills, Chino and the surrounding area.
Universal Martial Arts Centers describes its approach as including programs for all ages, a friendly community atmosphere, and a supportive family of martial artists who encourage and motivate each other every day. The program notes that it offers multiple class times for adults and youth, experienced instructors dedicated to helping participants improve at their own pace, and practical self-defense techniques that work in real-world situations through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and boxing training. It also states that participants can build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while having fun and learning new skills, and that it focuses on building confidence, discipline, and mental toughness that carries over into all aspects of life.
Parent and student comments include: “best place to get a good workout and learn self defense!” (Yi Eubanks) and “The comradery at U.M.A.C. is off the charts, GREAT! There's no better place to train.” (Michael Hockenhull). Other feedback includes, “Sensei Michael is so great with my son, stern yet nice and friendly. Love this place!” (Olivia Castle) and “I love it! I'm always looking forward to the next class! This place has the best environment! Everyone, from instructors to students, are so nice and ...” (Stephanie Rosenfeld). Additional testimonials describe long-term involvement and instruction quality, such as “used to teach here when I was young! spent over a decade at this dojo with sensei Mike Johnson and I couldn't recommend anything more! umac helped sha...” (Chris Ragsdale) and “This is the place to be and learn.. excellent instructors. ....” (Mark Sherman).
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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