Under the guidance of Sh. Abdullah Sabree (Chief Instructor), UMMA Martial Arts’ specialty lays in its unique use of the Holy Quran and Sunnah, and the examples they

provide to help all who train InshAllah; to build, to achieve, succeed and grow, both as individuals and as members of a greater society, whether young or old.

Have been attending UMMA for the past 3 years with my two sons at the Dar-ul-Hijra location. Not only do the classes allow me to work on my own physical fitness, but most importantly, it has helped my children improve their motor skills, gain a strong sense of discipline, build friendships and self-confidence as they have progressed over the years.

All of this has been possible through the excellent instruction offered by Br. Sabree and his troop of teachers. Of course, they are all very knowledgeable of their craft, but what sets them apart is their approach and attitude towards instruction. They are helpful, supportive, and most importantly, patient, particularly when it comes to helping my children learn new techniques. The instructors always take their time with them, relate back to when they were younger themselves, and how they too found it challenging but were able to overcome with hard work and practice which has helped my sons immensely.

The classes offer a range of activities with a great deal of variety which helps to keep the children engaged, whether it’s general techniques, patterns, self-defense, sparring, or weapons training, there’s plenty on offer for the students to learn. Furthermore, the classes are offered in an Islamic environment and context, and from a financial perspective, compared to other martial arts schools, UMMA hands down is a considerably better value! I would highly recommend them, and if I had to do it all over again, would not give second thought to joining and enrolling my children in UMMA Martial Arts classes.