United Taekwondo Alliance Training Camp
March 20–22

A weekend of training focused on fundamentals, patterns, sparring, practical self-defense, and leadership. Sessions are structured to be informative, active, and respectful of different training backgrounds and styles.

Courtyard by Marriott Lake Jackson (Official Hotel)

159 SH-288 – Lake Jackson, TX. 77566

Main Ballroom

(979) 297-7300

FRIDAY – March 20

Training Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

11:00 – 12:30 PM (Optional)

• CPR Certification

Available to anyone needing new or updated CPR certification. Held at the same location. Not part of official camp training.

12:00 – Registration Begins

12:30 – Doors Open

1:00 – 1:20 PM

• Welcome, Introductions & Camp Overview

Opening remarks, safety notes, and overview of the weekend schedule.

1:20 – 2:30 PM

• Triangle of Technique – Technical Foundations

Instruction on structure, balance, and basic mechanics that

support pattern performance throughout the weekend.

2:30 – 3:30 PM

• Pattern Review: Chon-Ji through Gae-Baek

Overview of selected patterns. Key differences are shown and

briefly discussed. UTA demonstrates one approach while respecting all styles.

3:30 – 3:45 PM

• Break

Hydration and reset.

3:45 – 4:45 PM

• Variations of Techniques Applied as Self-Defense

Examples of how traditional Taekwondo techniques can be adjusted for basic self-defense situations.

4:45 – 5:00 PM

• Break & Gear Up

Prepare equipment for sparring.

5:00 – 5:30 PM

• Sparring Drills

Controlled drills focusing on movement, timing, and safety. Drills and Skills that increase quality and retention.

5:30 – 6:00 PM

• Point Fighting

Structured point sparring rounds. Fun Tag Team Competition

SATURDAY – March 21

Training Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Group Dinner: 7:00 PM – La Casona Mexican Restaurant

9:00 – 9:30 AM

• Tai Chi Warm-Up

Light movement and breathing to prepare for training.

9:30 – 10:30 AM

• Pattern Review: Eui-Am through Choi-Yong

Review of patterns with attention to flow and intent.

10:30 – 10:45 AM

• Break

Hydration and recovery.

10:45 – 11:45 AM

• Practical Self-Defense – Standing

Simple standing responses focused on awareness and disengagement.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

• Lunch

Rest and refuel.

1:00 – 2:15 PM

• Classroom Sparring

Supervised sparring with coaching and feedback.

2:15 – 3:15 PM

• Pattern Review: Ul-Ji through Tong-Il

Overview of selected patterns. Differences are shown and briefly discussed. UTA demonstrates one approach while respecting all styles.

3:15 – 3:30 PM

• Break

Hydration and reset.

3:30 – 4:30 PM

• Practical Self-Defense – Ground Awareness

Basic ground concepts focused on safety and returning to standing.

4:30 – 4:45 PM

• Break

Transition and recovery.

4:45 – 5:45 PM

• Martial Arts Business & Leadership

Discussion on leadership, professionalism, and school operations.

5:45 – 6:00 PM

• Q&A / Wrap-Up

Final questions and closing.

SUNDAY – March 22

Training Time: 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM

9:00 – 9:30 AM

• Tai Chi Warm-Up

Light recovery movement.

9:30 – 10:30 AM

• Continuous Point Sparring

Light Continuous rounds focusing on endurance, timing, and

composure. Followed by a fun elimination game of tap out.

10:30 – 10:45 AM

• Closing Comments

Final thoughts and encouragement.

10:45 – 11:30 AM

• Awards & Dismissal

Recognition and official dismissal of camp.