We will be OPEN 1/23 for all classes! Picture day has been rescheduled.
About our Founder: Jim Fuller
1983 - Began training at the age of 14 with a member of my church who studied Kung Fu.
1985 - At the age of 16, enrolled in Joe Corley American Karate with Kent Mitchell in Dekalb County at the Academy of Sports on Snapfinger Woods Dr.
1988 - Earned 1st degree black belt at age 18 with Joe Corley American Karate.
1988 - At the request of my instructor Kent Mitchell I started teaching the karate classes at the Academy of Sports as lead instructor.
1988 - Formed United Martial Arts Systems (UMAS) as a rank issuing organization for independent instructors.
1988-1992 - Served as Loss Prevention officer for Kmart Corporation apprehending shoplifters and prevention of employee theft.
1990 - Became head instructor for one of the new Joe Corley Karate locations.
1990 - Served as a Police officer for the City of Covington. Graduated from the Police Academy. Underwent firearms training.
1992 - Ranked 4th in the region in mens middle weight black belt fighting in the All Star Karate League (ASKL) Tony Youngs ratings association for all southeastern tournaments.
1990-1994 - Taught karate classes at the Covington YMCA building the largest program at the Y with over 150 members.
1992 - Earned 2nd degree black belt from Phil Robinson, Sharon Townsend, and Randy Estep at the Covington YMCA.
1993 - Promoted the first UMAS Open Karate Tournament. ASKL and NASKA rated.
1994 - Moved karate program from YMCA to the first UMAS Karate Studio in Covington. (Still in same location to this day)
1994 - Earned 3rd degree black belt at the House of Karate in Stone Mountain Ga along side Phil Robinson. Judges were Sharon Townsend and Ken McGuire.
1996 - Promoted the 2nd UMAS Open Karate Tournament. Co Sponsored by Courtesy Ford in Conyers. ASKL and NASKA rated.
1997 - Began training with Bob Quinn in Lawrenceville Ga. Mr. Quinn was a 6th degree Ed Parker black belt.
1998 - Earned 4th degree black belt from Bob Quinn. Test was held at Mr. Quinns school in Lawrenceville Ga.
1999 - Opened 2nd UMAS Karate location in Conyers Ga in the Hunting Creek plaza.
2003 - Earned 5th degree black belt from Bob Quinn.
2004 - Opened 3rd UMAS Karate near Lithonia Ga/Hwy 212.
2004 - Moved the Conyers location into a free standing building becoming one of the largest Karate schools in the southeast.
2004 - Opened 1st UMAS Karate franchise in Loganville Ga. Justin Garner owner.
2017 - Applied for and received 6th degree black belt from James Thomas of the Alliance Martial Arts Assoc.
2023 - Moved the Conyers location into a new facility on Hwy 138 in Conyers.
2023 - Applied for and received 7th degree black belt from James Thomas of the Alliance Martial Arts Assoc.
And still at it.....