How do I join the competition team?

Entry is by coach approval, based on demonstrated readiness. Readiness is a safety judgement made by the coaches, not a matter of time served.

Which federations does UMAC compete under?

Gradings and competition entries follow the WAKO and UAE MKFED pathways.

Is there an age limit?

Competition and Teens sessions are for athletes aged 12 and over, with coach approval.

Are competition entries included in membership?

Competition entries and gradings may carry separate fees. The coaching team will tell you what applies before any entry is made.

A UMAC athlete landing a kick in competition

Ages 12+ · Coach approval · Competition & Teens

Serious training. Serious competition.

A coach-selected environment for athletes preparing to represent themselves, and UMAC, at home and abroad.

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Ages 12+ · Coach approval

Elite / Competition

For members ready to step from serious training into serious competition, at home and abroad.

The competition pathway is for members ready to step from serious training into serious competition. Entry is earned through demonstrated readiness — a coach-selected environment for athletes preparing to represent themselves, and UMAC, on regional and international stages.

For athletes and teens aged 12 and over, by coach approval.
Readiness is a safety judgement made by the coaches, not a matter of time served.
Competition entries follow the WAKO and UAE MKFED pathways and may carry separate fees.
Sessions run seven days a week (see times below).

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What it builds

What Elite / Competition develops.

Reading the fight

Spatial awareness, footwork and tempo control to dictate a bout rather than react to one.

Fight-specific preparation

Opponent study and tailored game plans built around each athlete’s strengths and the matchup.

A pathway to the podium

Coordinated entry and corner support for regional qualifiers, national championships and international tournaments.

Science-led conditioning

Periodised training for explosive output alongside the aerobic capacity to recover between rounds.

Class times

When Elite / Competition trains.

All sessions run at the UMAC Main Academy in Al Quoz, Dubai.

Ages 12+ · Coach approval

Competition & Teens

Mon–Thu 5:30–7:00 pm · Fri 3:30–5:00 pm · Sat–Sun 11:15 am–12:45 pm

UMAC Main Academy

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Questions

Elite / Competition: questions parents and members ask.

How do I join the competition team?: Entry is by coach approval, based on demonstrated readiness. Readiness is a safety judgement made by the coaches, not a matter of time served.
Which federations does UMAC compete under?: Gradings and competition entries follow the WAKO and UAE MKFED pathways.
Is there an age limit?: Competition and Teens sessions are for athletes aged 12 and over, with coach approval.
Are competition entries included in membership?: Competition entries and gradings may carry separate fees. The coaching team will tell you what applies before any entry is made.

Other programmes

Not the right fit? Try one of these.

Little Kickers · Ages 4–7 Juniors · Ages 8–12 Adults & Teens · Ages 15+ Athletes of Determination · Ages 4–18

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One free trial session, no payment details, and the coaches confirm the right class by WhatsApp.

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