About the WUMA Federation

WUMA was formed in 1989 by Master Richard "Deadly Dicker"  Hopkins.  Through the years the Federation has grown into one of the worlds largest Martial Arts groups of all styles

In 1998 Master Hopkins received a Hall of Fame award from the WHFSC (World Head of Family Sokeship Council).  This council is made up of 200 Masters from all over the world, they now back the WUMA with such things as gradings, Hall of Fame, European & World Titles etc.

The WUMA are looking for people to run more events and seminars in their area.  If you wish to do this you will receive full support from the Federation.

Most new members come from word of mouth, an Instructor joins up and then passes the word onto his associates.  We are quite proud of this fact as it proves to us that we must be treating everyone right.

We are non-political, we don't mind if a WUMA member is also a member of other groups, or competes in other groups events, in fact we push this to happen as the more experience one gets the better, especially within the arts.

Competitors also get the chance to compete in the WUMA European and World Championships.

2006 World Championships were held in Malta

Who would benefit by joining?

All are welcome no matter what style of Martial Arts. Some join for Tournaments, Courses, Hall of Fame, Senior Gradings or just to be under an umbrella, we have a very special deal for associations also.

Each association may keep their name & of course their independence while in the WUMA