Who we Are
Who we Are: UMASDA – United Martial Arts Self Defense Academy
UMASDA (United Martial Arts Self Defense Academy) stands as a fully qualified division of UMASDA, Inc., a California 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation with a singular mission: the research, development, and instruction of effective self-defense methods. Our organization represents a unique fusion of traditional martial wisdom and modern defensive applications, creating a comprehensive approach to personal protection and development. Built on the foundation of professional instruction and practical application, we’ve cultivated an adult-focused training environment where working professionals from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and master the art of self-defense. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our operation, from our carefully structured curriculum to our professionally certified instructors.
Who we Are – Our Name Reflects Our Mission
Each element of our name carries deep meaning:
• United
- Multiple self-defense approaches unified into one cohesive system
- Integration of proven defensive methods
- Collaborative learning environment
• Martial
- Focus on practical problem-solving
- Emphasis on real-world self-defense
- Personal development through martial studies
• Arts
- Recognition of value in all martial expressions
- Individual development of personal style
- Creative application of proven principles
• Self
- Acknowledgment of individual uniqueness
- Personal adaptation of techniques
- Development of self-awareness
• Defense
- Purely defensive focus
- Preventive and protective methods
- Responsible approach to conflict
• Academy
- Academic approach to skill development
- Systematic, repeatable training methods
- Professional learning environment
Our Philosophy: Think-Know-Now
• Think
- Mental discipline and control
- Strategic decision-making
- Situational awareness
• Know
- Experience-based knowledge
- Self-awareness
- Capability assessment
• Now
- Immediate application
- Present-moment focus
- Personal responsibility
Our Community
- Adult-Focused Environment
- Professional Membership including:
- Law enforcement
- Teachers
- Security personnel
- Medical professionals
- Business professionals
- Authors
- Real estate agents
Quality Assurance
- Small class sizes
- Background-checked instructors
- Professional certifications
- Hands-on instruction
For youth programs, we partner with Seibukan Jujutsu of Salinas, led by Marcus Thornton, offering dedicated children’s, junior’s, and adult Japanese Jujutsu programs.
