United Martial Arts Center

Chief Instructors: John Ingallina, 5th Dan
 

Instructor
John Ingallina is the Chief Instructor at the United Martial Arts Center. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in Hattatsu Ryu, a 3rd degree black belt in Tatsu Do and a 2nd degree black belt in Shingitai Jujitsu. He has also had the privilege of training with experts in Russian Martial Art (Systema), Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling. John is also the director of the NY State Rape and Assault Prevention (RAP) Association and advisory board member at Rape Crisis Services of Rochester. Over the years, he has trained with and instructed many law enforcement and military personnel making him one of the most sought after and respected instructors in the area. John has also been one of Rochester’s top personal trainers since 1988. His clients include many of the areas top athletes and executives. All training is done at UMAC, which John has developed into a “Functional Fitness Center.”

Our School
The martial arts are a lifestyle that will promote growth in every area of your life. Over the course of your study, you will progressively learn skills that will allow you to identify, respond and take control of a situation when the need arises. In addition to learning valuable self-defense techniques, you will identify positive changes in your life immediately. Becoming mentally and physically capable of defending yourself will accompany the advancement in personal growth. You will gain a greater level of self-confidence and perseverance. Relationships with family, friends and significant others grow and mature. Personal goal setting is also developed and practiced in our adult martial arts programs and can radically change your life.

The study of martial arts is a great way to improve your health, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Stress levels diminish and relaxation takes its place. The mind, body and spirit will come together to form the body that we were all meant to appreciate in our lives.

Hattatsu Ryu karate
Hattatsu Ryu Karate is an eclectic martial art system developed by John Ingallina after many years of study in arts ranging from Karate, Jujitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Wrestling, Boxing and Muay Thai. Along with the physical techniques it is also, just as importantly, an art that incorporates and educates students in psychological self-defense and stresses the importance of physical fitness. The style emphasizes traditional values and work ethics combined with a modern day approach to self-protection.

Shingitai Jujitsu
This is an adult only, practical, combative system, which instructs students on developing skills in close range situations. Throws, joint locks, takedowns, and ground control are emphasized during the training. The system was developed by John Saylor. John is a former 3-time National Judo Champion, 2-time Pan American Medalist, and coached the U.S. National Judo Training Squad at the Olympic Training Center for 7 years. In 1987 Saylor was voted Coach Of The Year by the United States Judo Association.

TRAINING LOCATION
 
Directions To This Location

Untied Martial Arts Center
1780 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

Telephone: 585-461-1070

E-mail:

Homepage: http://www.selfdefensecenter.com

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