Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix -UMA-

Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix -UMA- Welcome to Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix! Family-run dojo, teaching all ages & skill levels. Join our family today! Ave & Northern, Behind the Cash One Plaza.
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Homegrown black belts lead our programs, fostering community & transforming lives through martial arts. Our school was established in September of 2003 in the North East corner of 43rd. Ucelo Martial Arts is family owned and operated, where you will always find a safe and appropriate environment. Our mission is to guide our students through the tradition and principles that the martial arts discip

line has to offer.

* DISCIPLINE * RESPECT * HONOR * LOYALTY


We offer professional instruction in the following programs

Tae Kwon Do, Karate Do, Hapkido, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing

This past Saturday, four of our athletes represented our dojo with honor and showed massive heart at the Jiu Jitsu World...
09/14/2026

This past Saturday, four of our athletes represented our dojo with honor and showed massive heart at the Jiu Jitsu World League Phoenix XIII tournament!

​So proud of the hard work and dedication:

​🥇 Fernando Santiago

🥇 Gio Howard

🥇 Elena Hartman

👏🏼 Elijah Howard 

​A special shout-out to our coaches for dedicating their time, sharing their knowledge, and pouring their hearts into every single competitor:

Yai Ucelo Christian Hernandez William Sepulveda George Hartman André Robles

​And to our Ucelo Martial Arts | Phoenix families—thank you for your constant trust and support! 🙏🏼

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This past Saturday, four of our students represented our dojo with honor and showed heart at the Jiu Jitsu World League...
09/14/2026

This past Saturday, four of our students represented our dojo with honor and showed heart at the Jiu Jitsu World League Phoenix XIII tournament!
​We are all so proud of your hard work and dedication:
​🥇 Fernando Santiago
🥇 Gio Howard
🥇 Elena Hartman
👏🏼 Elijah Howard
​A special shout-out to our coaches for dedicating their time, sharing their knowledge, and pouring their hearts into every single competitor:
Yai Ucelo Christian Hernandez William Sepulveda George Hartman
​And to our Ucelo Martial Arts | Phoenix families—thank you for your constant trust and support! 🙏🏼

​ dojofamily

To test as a Black Belt is to face a mirror—because remaining a Black Belt and advancing in rank is far harder than beco...
09/04/2026

To test as a Black Belt is to face a mirror—because remaining a Black Belt and advancing in rank is far harder than becoming one.

​Rank is never granted for time served; it is a standard forged through countless hours on the mat, endless repetitions, and the unwavering grit to push past your limits.

​For over 2 decades now, our dojo has stood as a sanctuary for authentic, traditional martial arts—with a student-tested, competition-proved system.

​Across the years, we honor the timeless Japanese wisdom of Kaizen (改善): the persistent, relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, one day and one technique at a time. The years pass, belts age and fade, but the commitment to mastery only deepens as the opportunity to grow within the art expands .

​Congratulations to our Black Belts on successful rank testing and proving, once again, what it truly means to be a Black Belt. The journey continues.
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Help us Congratulate:

3rd Degree Glen Brown
3rd Degree Matt Kilcran
1st Degree Amy DeLeon
1st Degree Raymond DeLeon

2nd Degree Monica Ucelo
2nd Degree Yai Ucelo
2nd Degree Hugo Garcia

Black Belts
Kaylee Rodas
Brianna Campos
Alexander Marcial
Kyara Gonzalez
Lionel Noel
Roman Hernandez
Alvin Beneaula
Hilmer Giron
Noel Davis
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UMA Spirt Day was 🔥🤙🏼Great energy, good vibes, hard training and lots of smiles!Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix style baby!😎 ...
08/30/2026

UMA Spirt Day was 🔥🤙🏼
Great energy, good vibes, hard training and lots of smiles!
Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix style baby!😎

Amazing energy on the mat here at the dojo while receiving our Grandmaster. He’s a true living samurai—grounded in str...
08/28/2026

Amazing energy on the mat here at the dojo while receiving our Grandmaster. He’s a true living samurai—grounded in strong traditional values, real-world application, and an intense energy that only comes from someone who’s lived this path for decades.

​Thank you Grandmaster Ucelo for leading the way for our dojo. 🥋


for those who paved the way

⚡️Great Energy Last night ⚡️Our Beginner Kids our hungry and we are committed to building the leaders of tomorrow throug...
08/26/2026

⚡️Great Energy Last night ⚡️
Our Beginner Kids our hungry and we are committed to building the leaders of tomorrow through traditional martial arts focused on respect, discipline, honor, loyalty, integrity and an indomitable spirit.
It takes a village to raise our kids and we have an amazing one full of Love, and hard work.
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In a world full of quick fixes and distractions, traditional martial arts gives kids a solid foundation. 🥋✨​No benchwarm...
08/24/2026

In a world full of quick fixes and distractions, traditional martial arts gives kids a solid foundation. 🥋✨

​No benchwarmers. Competing against their own self— constant progress, deep respect, and confidence that carries into the classroom and beyond. 🏆

​We don't just teach kicks, punches and submissions; we teach:

​Unshakable Focus: Tuning out distractions in class and at home.

​True Respect: Honoring parents, teachers, and themselves.

​Quiet Confidence: The inner strength to handle peer pressure and walk tall.

​At Ucelo Martial Arts we believe that it take a village to raise our kids and we are a big one.
Come join us and see why we are voted #1 as the people's choice!

Help us cheer and celebrate the most friendly person of our dojo, the one who helps us all, as we celebrates her day🎉🎂Ha...
08/15/2026

Help us cheer and celebrate the most friendly person of our dojo, the one who helps us all, as we celebrates her day🎉🎂
Happy Birthday Mrs. Monica🎉
We all Love you!

08/12/2026

Wax on Wax Off! 🥋
Mastering martial arts means mastering life skills too 😂🥷🏼
😉 Parents love to apply what kids learn in the dojo at home.🫱🏻‍🫲🏽

Address

8021 N 43rd Avenue Ste 1 B
Phoenix, AZ
85051

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16235701370

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