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Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts
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About Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts
Our UNSTOPPABLE Mission:
Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts is committed to inspiring and empowering you to reach your full potential.
Our focus is on bringing you the best martial arts lessons in the Bayonne area to give you the tools you need to defend yourself, maintain great health, and become the best version of yourself for a successful living.
Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts has earned the reputation in Bayonne, as well as NEWARK, STATEN ISLAND, BERGEN POINT, of being the top martial arts school for enriching our students’ lives and equipping them to face life with the winning edge.
Many people believe the martial arts are about just fighting, but our program is much, much more than that. When you train in our martial arts classes you take advantage of the best self-improvement system in the world.
Grand Master Austin Wright Sr
Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr. is a highly respected martial arts master, author, educator, veteran, coach, and international champion with more than 55 years of experience in Traditional Okinawan Isshin-Ryu Karate, American Japanese Judo Jujutsu Combative Arts, self-defense, and American kickboxing. He currently holds the rank of 9th Dan Red Belt in Okinawan Isshin-Ryu Karate and American Japanese Judo Jujutsu Combative Arts (military lineage). Throughout his lifetime, he has dedicated himself to preserving and advancing traditional martial arts while developing modern self-defense strategies for today’s world.
Over an extraordinary competitive career spanning more than four decades, Grandmaster Wright has earned numerous national and international championships in Kumite (sparring), Kata (forms), Kobudo (weapons), Combative Martial Arts Self-Defense, and breaking competitions. Since 1979, he has captured more than 20 World Championship titles in competitions throughout the United States and overseas, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished martial artists of his generation. Now retired from competition and education, he focuses on Tactical Self-Defense instruction and training the U.S. National Martial Arts Team.
A proud United States Air Force veteran, Grandmaster Wright represented Isshin Karate Team USA and the Bayonne, New Jersey branch while serving on active duty. During his military service, he won multiple championship titles and earned recognition for his discipline, dedication, and competitive excellence. Among his many accomplishments, he is a three-time Freedom Games Gold Medalist, competing against elite martial artists from around the world.
As a coach and mentor, Grandmaster Wright’s influence extends far beyond his own achievements. He has trained and developed more than 100 students who have gone on to win national, international, and world championships in Karate, Jujutsu, and Kickboxing. His students continue to carry forward his legacy of discipline, respect, perseverance, and championship-level excellence.
Today, Grandmaster Wright continues to lead and inspire the martial arts community through his dojos, where he teaches practical self-defense while promoting tournaments, seminars, demonstrations, traditional martial arts, personal development, and leadership. His mission is to empower individuals of all ages to become stronger physically, mentally, and spiritually while preserving the values and traditions of authentic martial arts.
“A Black Belt Is a White Belt Who Never Quit.”
— Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr.
Grand Master Austin Wright Sr Achievements
–Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr. was featured in several world martial arts magazines such as International Martial Arts Magazine, Martial Arts News World, Deadly Art of Survival, & front page with an 8 page cover story.
-Universal Warrior Arts Soke Dai 10th Dan; Owner/Founder & International UWA Director.
-Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts NJ State Director
-US National Martial Arts Team Alliance NJ State Director
Grand Master Austin Wright Sr leads an extremely talented group of instructors and black belts to bring you the pinnacle of modern Mixed Martial Arts curriculum and training. Get started now and find out how you can be healthier, happier, AND more successful through Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts training!
Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts is an institution of self-improvement and the home of champions. You and your family are in good, caring hands with the Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts team.
With their focus on creating a POSITIVE, safe, injury-free training environment, Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts has earned the reputation in Bayonne as well as NEWARK, JERSEY CITY, STATEN ISLAND, BERGEN POINT, of being the top Mixed Martial Arts school and character development center in the area.
Although some people think the mixed martial arts are about just fighting, our program is so much more.
When you train in our Mixed Martial Arts classes, you take advantage of the best self-improvement system in the world.
Through the practice of physical self-defense skills, you will follow a blueprint for a successful life based on discipline, focus, and perseverance.
You will experience the satisfaction that comes not from winning over others, but from winning over yourself as you become stronger, healthier, and happier than you have ever been in your life.
Other Achievements
-4 Generations of International World Champions Training Champions
-Author of 2 books published by Side Kicks Publications:
1st – Universal Warrior Arts System: Spiritually Motivating Inspiration for Self Defense
Sidekick Publications • Jan 1, 2013
Universal Warrior Arts is an Empowering Self-Defense and Life Skills Strategy Guide
2nd-SELF DEFENSE STRATEGIES 101: IN HARMS WAY, Mind, Body, Spirit, and Soul – 2024
Can be purchased on Amazon
-UWA is the oldest running martial arts school in Bayonne, NJ established since 1985.
-USA Hall of Fame’s Multi Disciplined GrandMaster of The Decade Bushido Award 2012. Dr. Jim Thomas.
-Gary Alexander’s International Association of Mixed Martial Arts Award 2005.
-GrandMaster Don Nagel’s Isshin-Ryu A.O.K.A. Hall of Fame Recognized “Hanshi” East Coast Alliance 1997.
-Guardian of Isshin Ryu Award 2017
-Austin Wright Sr. is a 3 time Gold Medalist in the International Freedom Games & World International Grand Champion Belt holder
-Action Mixed Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame inducted several times with the most recent being in 2025.
-Certified under Tom Patire as a Personal Protection & Safety Instructor
-Certified under Handle with Care as a Master Instructor
-Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded Austin Wright Sr. Quartermaster of the Year Award for his Meritorious &
-Distinguished Communty Service from VFW 226
Former US Airforce Instructor
-Bayonne Veteran of the Year Award at the County Day Memorial Ceremony 2018
-North American Federation of Mixed Martial Arts 2007 & 2011. Master Jose Torres.
-Mixed Martial Arts World Magazine of Mixed Martial Arts, GrandMaster Y.K. Kim International 2011.
-Trelawney, Jamaica World Freedom Games 2005 & 2010 International World Grand Champions
-Action Mixed Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame
-Master Allen Goldberg 2016
-Cervizzi Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame
-Soke Paul Cervizzio 10th Dan 2013
-Recognized Hanshi by A.O.K.A.
-Kids World Karate, Ju-Jutsu and Mixed Martial Arts Champion’s Coach
-Public School Educator / Special Needs
-Industry Leader & Tournament Promoter
-U.S. National Team NJ State Director
-Featured in Mixed Martial Arts World Magazine 2011
-Author of Universal WarriorArts Manual and Spiritually Motivating
-Inspiration for Self-Defense.
-Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts 10th Dan
-Okinawan Isshin-Ryu Karate Hanshi 9th Dan
-Japanese Ju-Jutsu Tactical Master Instructor
-Kick-Boxing and Boxing Coach
-International Inspirational Multi-Discipline Grand Master of the Decade U.S.A. Hall of Fame
-40 yrs of Asian Multi Discipline Training 1970’s
-Personal Protection & Safety Instructor
-Established since 1985
See the Results for Yourself
What people are saying about Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts
Student
"I HAVE TOTALLY BECOME STRESS-FREE..."
“By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable!”
“By training in the martial arts, I have totally become stress-free. I love it. My life is so much more enjoyable!”
Student
"I HAVE LOST 12 POUNDS, GAINED GREAT CONFIDENCE!"
“I love Martial Arts training! With the training I’ve got, I have lost 12 pounds, gained great confidence!”
“I love Martial Arts training! With the training I’ve got, I have lost 12 pounds, gained great confidence!”
Student
LOST OVER 65 POUNDS...
“Since I’ve started Martial Arts, I’ve lost over 65 pounds! On top of that, I’ve gained confidence.”
“Since I’ve started Martial Arts, I’ve lost over 65 pounds! On top of that, I’ve gained confidence.”
Student
"LOST 25 POUNDS..."
“I know that practicing the martial arts has helped me! I’ve lost 25 pounds, learned to control my emotions and be happier.”
“I know that practicing the martial arts has helped me! I’ve lost 25 pounds, learned to control my emotions and be happier.”
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