Union Martial Arts

My daughter has been taking Karate and Kali classes at Union for just over a year. We interviewed and visited at least 5 studios in Brampton before deciding on Union, and I couldn't be happier. Mark Anastacio is an excellent instructor. He works well with kids. He is engaging and knows how to teach, giving careful instructions to the whole class and incorporating lots of individual feedback and encouragement. My daughter is proud of the skills she's learned and is eager to earn her next stripes and belts/sashes. I believe the classes at Union are not only giving her great self defense skills but building a strong sense of self. With the ups and downs of Covid, Mark has been flexible, adapting classes to meet changing health regulations, and making us all feel safe.

Great place to learn MMA, the dojo is always clean, everyone is super friendly. Terrific teachers, students and overall a great atmosphere. Everyday I can see improvement and have felt more confident than ever before. Definitely recommend Union for people looking to learn the basics of fighting, and to build strength both physically and mentally.

My two daughters have been going here for almost 6 years now and they have had an amazing experience throughout these years with their instructors. They learned a lot here because of the amazing instructors. Their environment is very good and friendly as well. Definitely a place I would recommend to everyone!

If I could give a ten star review I would! Excellent instructors and superb training. Union Martial Arts is like a second home for my two boys. They have been training for over 5 years now. My youngest started when he was in kindergarten and I’ve seen them grow, mature and apply what they have learned at UMA into their every day life. If you want you to build your self confidence, and self discipline in a fun and friendly atmosphere, then join the Union Martial Arts family!

UMA has the best instructors and a great class environment!Kali and Kuntao is very practical as the techniques we learn don't depend on our strength, so anyone can learn how to defend themselves effectively against opponents of any size or experience. I'd highly recommend it for women looking to get into martial arts! The kickboxing is also great for building power, gaining confidence, and just having fun!Maestro Mark is also an exceptional teacher that teaches us multiple ways to execute a technique, gives mini history lessons on the art, and tells us insightful principles about fight psychology. He takes the time to get to know each of his students very well, teaches according to our strengths and weaknesses, and gives everyone a well-rounded education. He also makes sure we have fun while learning and there's never a dull moment in class. I'd definitely recommend taking a class!

My daughter loves the class so much! She never wants to miss a day. Her attention and focus has increased intensely.

My daughter has been attending classes since last year. I am so greatful and thankful to the team as they are genuinely nice and always encourage their attendees to extend the same niceness. My 12 year old daughter had become extremely shy after covid and was very anxious and hesitant to go anywhere or participate in any activities. Instructors Mark and Anil have made her feel comfortable and at ease. My daughter enjoys going to class and does not have to be pushed. She loves showing us the new skills she has learned and the instructors are very patient in helping each child get the individual attention they need. I want to thank Union Martial Arts for going above and beyond and helping children build up their confidence!

My wife and I have been training Karate and Kali for the last 7 months. Maestro Mark is an amazing instructor, his attention to detail and passion for teaching is obvious in every lesson. He mixes a perfect amount of technique with theory so you get to understand why you do what you do. He's respectful to every student, and shows he cares about their progress and safety.The academy is always clean and well maintained, plenty of space and lighting. Easy flow for getting in and out.100% would recommend training at UMA, I'm sure anybody would not regret it!

Mark is an exceptional young man dedicated to his craft. My brother has been attending Union Martial Arts for only a few months but I've already seen a drastic improvement not only in his self defense but self confidence. This is the only place in the GTA that teaches Kali (as far as I know). Kali is tailored martial arts for the real world environment and incorporates weapons disarming and training. We picked Union Martial Arts specifically for Kali but our membership allows us to participate in Kickboxing and sparring. Anybody looking to learn practical self defense fit for the real world should definitely take advantage of the opportunity.

I highly recommend UMA to anyone interested in martial arts. They offer 3 classes: kali, kuntao, and kickboxing and I recommend trying all of them to see which one(s) you like best. Training in all 3 provides a well-rounded approach to fighting which is the best option in my opinion.Overall it's a great place to learn from instructors who are very knowledgable in Filipino martial arts. It has a welcoming and friendly environment for all ages and skill levels. Maestro Mark is an excellent teacher who's able to break down concepts and make them easier to understand. He also tailors his teaching methods to best meet a student's style of learning which is not always easy to find in an instructor.