EAST LONDON’S
PREMIER OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP
Whether you are a beginner stepping onto the mats for the very first time, or an advanced practitioner honing your competitive edge, UMAC provides a safe, dynamic, and inclusive platform to test your skills.
Elevating Grassroots Martial Arts
At the Unified Martial Arts Championship, we believe that competition is one of the greatest tools for building confidence, respect, and technical skill.
Based in Havering, U.M.A.C was established by independent martial arts instructors to fill a gap in the local competitive scene. We want to provide a high-quality, professionally run tournament environment for clubs across Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Barking, Dagenham, Redbridge, and the wider London and South East area.
We proudly host mixed-styles competitions (currently featuring Karate and Tang Soo Do) highlighting both tradition and skill across multiple disciplines. Our tournaments are designed to be the perfect starting point for white belts and junior grades to gain experience, while still offering challenging, high-level divisions for higher belts and advanced grades.
Safeguarding Trained
Accredited Coaches
Regulated Divisions
Why Compete?
Why Bring Your Club to U.M.A.C?
Give your students the perfect platform to build confidence and test their skills in a safe, fair, and professionally run grassroots tournament designed specifically for independent clubs.
A Safe, Supportive Environment
We prioritize sportsmanship and safety, ensuring a positive experience for first-time competitors and younger students.
Independent & Inclusive
We welcome independent clubs from across the region to come together, network, and grow the local martial arts community.
Multiple Disciplines
Competitors can test themselves in Individual Kumite (Fighting), Individual Kata/Forms, and Kobudo Kata (Weapons).
Fair & Structured Divisions
Categories are strictly separated by age, height and grade (where applicable) to ensure fair, competitive matchmaking.
Unified by disciplines
Bringing diverse martial arts styles under one roof. Whether your club practices traditional Karate, Tang Soo Do, or another striking discipline, U.M.A.C provides a neutral, respectful, and strictly regulated testing ground for your students.
Open to all clubs
Style-agnostic competition formats.
Elite Standards
Qualified officials and premier values.
Championship Divisions
Multiple categories designed to showcase every aspect of martial proficiency.
Kumite
Point-based sparring focusing on control, speed, and strategic placement of techniques.
Kata & Forms
Artistic expression and technical perfection demonstrated through structured movement patterns.
Kobudo
Traditional weapons mastery featuring Jo staff, Bokken, Nunchaku, and more.
Our tournaments in action:
Photos from some of our competitions.
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Certified Coaches
U.M.A.C officials, referees, and organizing staff are fully trained, insured, and BMABA certified.
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First-Aid On Site
Competitor safety is our absolute priority, with dedicated and qualified medical staff present at every event.
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Fair Matchmaking
Our divisions are strictly categorized by age, grade, and height to ensure balanced, ego-free competition.
What Attendee’s Are Saying
Hear what our local martial arts community has to say about their tournament experience.
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“I was so nervous for my son’s first tournament. However, U.M.A.C was flawlessly organized and provided such a safe, supportive environment.”
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“Competing as an adult was (and still is!) intimidating, but once it started, the whole vibe and atmosphere was great.”
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“As a parent of a child with SEN, I was apprehensive about expectations but the staff made my child feel welcome and the atmosphere was simply fantastic.”
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Ready to Step Onto the Mats?
Give your students the opportunity to test their skills in a professionally regulated, ego-free environment. Whether you are bringing a handful of beginners or a massive squad of seasoned competitors, our streamlined registration process makes organizing your team easier than ever. Join East London’s premier grassroots championship today.