There is no pressure to be fit, as you work at your own pace or as hard or easy as you want. We start the class with a good warm up and stretch so you will be ready for the training that follows. Karate will provide you with the skills necessary such as improved flexibility, coordination, balance, muscle strength and muscle tone, not to mention fat loss. You will notice an improvement with each class.

Sensei Rafael Vagarshakian founded the International Karate Federation in 1979. He is a 8th dan Black Belt.

Many of Sensei Rafael Vagarshakian 's students have attained National and World titles and have won numerous awards. IOKF has more than 17 locations on the mainland United States, Armenia and Russia.

My name is Bill Matteson and I am 44 years old and live in Dunkirk. I have a wife Shannon and four kids named Sean, Justin, Dylan and Kennedy who are all Black belts also and soon to be a proud father again to a baby boy.

BRIGHT FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES How will my degree help me get started in a new career?

After graduating  from United Martial Arts Union, you will have extensive and varied job  placement potential.
Jobs and instructors: recreation departments   for senior citizen centers and community    centers.