Universal Taekwon-Do Academies

A busy weekend here at UTA!

Saturday saw the last session of this years STORM Programme, 13 students have committed to supporting classes over the last 12 months and have grown in confidence and skill. Well done to each one 👏

On Sunday we had our coloured belt grading in front of Master Ady Jones - 8th degree black belt. Such a brilliant effort from everyone

Well done to everyone who took part this weekend!

𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 - 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬🥋

Don’t forget we have grading this Sunday for our Taekwondo students at our Bromborough Academy.
You can book on via the app or the link in the comments

‼️𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 ‼️

Due to grading please see below the change in timetable to Sunday classes for Sunday 14th June

Mini Ninjas - 9:00 a.m. 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹
Mini Ninjas - 9:45 a.m. 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗
Little Ninjas - 10:30 a.m. 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝟵:𝟰𝟱 𝗮.𝗺.
Juniors -𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗

ITF Welsh open championships

It was a privilege to watch our OMA members and OMA squad team compete at the above championships. It was a high standard and tuff competition and everyone give it their all.
Brilliant to see UTA members doing so well.
We certainly proved that OMA are up there with best well done everyone who attended and all those parents who supported

Thank you 👊

✨ Charity Sound Bath for Claire House ✨

Take an hour to pause, breathe, and simply be.

Join Jane for a deeply relaxing Sound Bath on:

📅 Friday 26th June
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 The Wellness Space Studio, Brimstage
💷 £10 per person (all proceeds going to Claire House)

This special event is being held to support the incredible work of Claire House Children’s Hospice, with 💛 100% of the proceeds being donated to Claire House.

Allow the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls to help calm your mind, relax your body, and restore a sense of balance and wellbeing.

Whether you’re new to sound healing or a regular attendee, this is a wonderful opportunity to relax while supporting a truly worthy cause.

📩 To book your space, please DM.

⚠️ Limited spaces available.

Together, let’s make a difference while taking some time to nurture ourselves. ✨

What a packed week for our Kids Summer Camp week!!

🌟 NINJA GRADUATION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🌟

It's almost time to celebrate another fantastic term of hard work, confidence building and achievement! 🎉

Registration is now open for both our Mini Ninjas and Little Ninjas graduations.

👊 Mini Ninjas Belt Testing Week
📅 22nd–28th June

👊 Little Ninjas Graduation Week (up to Blue/White belt)
📅 27th & 28th June

👊 Little Ninjas Red/White belt with Juniors Grading
📅 Sunday 14th June - Bromborough

To be eligible to receive a new belt and certificate, students must have completed all the required stripes on their current belt.

🏅 Graduation is always a special occasion and a fantastic opportunity for children to showcase what they have learned, celebrate their progress and take the next step on their martial arts journey.

Parents, please make sure you register your child in advance and select the session they will be attending.

👉 Registration is now open via the UTA App or by using the links in the comments.

We can't wait to see our Ninjas proudly earning their new belts and certificates! 💙❤️🥋

🥋 JUNE GRADING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🥋

Our June Coloured Belt Grading is now open for registration! 🎉

📅 Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
📍 Location: Bromborough Academy (from 11:00 a.m. onwards)
⚠️ This grading is for Taekwondo students AND Red/White Stripe Little Ninjas (ages 5–6) ONLY.

If your child is a Ninja, their normal Ninja Graduation will take place on 28th & 29th June.

Before registering, please make sure students:
✅ Know their grading pattern off by heart
✅ Understand the meaning of their pattern
✅ Are confident with their kicks and line work
Instructors will be checking all of this in class over the next few weeks. 👊

🕘 Grading Times (by current belt colour):
▫️ White Belts – 11:00 a.m.
▫️ Yellow Stripes – 11:30 a.m. (includes Red/White Stripe Ninjas)
▫️ Yellow Belts – 12:00 p.m.
▫️ Green Stripes – 12:30 p.m.
▫️ Green Belts – 1:00 p.m.
▫️ Blue Stripes – 1:30 p.m. (full OMA sparring equipment required)
▫️ Short Break – 2:15 p.m.
▫️ Blue Belts – 2:30 p.m. (full OMA sparring equipment required)
▫️ Red Stripes – 3:15 p.m. (full OMA sparring equipment required)
▫️ Red Belts – 4:00 p.m. (full OMA sparring equipment required)
📧 Please note: These times may change slightly nearer the grading date, so please keep an eye out for any updates.
When registering:

🟨 Please choose the correct belt size — Adult or Junior — before completing your booking. Use the link in the comments to book - or via the SHOP in the APP - or on the email we've sent out (check your junk)

💡 If you purchased a £220 Starter Pack (which included 3 months of training and your first grading), please email us at [email protected] and we will add you onto the grading manually.
🥊 Students from Blue Stripe and above must bring full OMA sparring equipment for grading.

We can’t wait to see everyone there and celebrate all the hard work and progress! 💪
See you on the mats,
Master Saunders & the UTA Team