European Union flag with circle of yellow stars on blue backgroundEU-Funded Initiative

Breaking Barriers,
Building Bridges

UnityMA transforms "martial arts is not for girls" into "martial arts is where girls become unstoppable." Through the ancient discipline of Taekwondo, we strengthen family bonds while pioneering a new narrative around female participation in combat sports.

2

Countries

Croatia & Turkey

500+

Families

Empowered Together

Mother and young daughter in white taekwondo uniforms practicing high kicks together in bright training hall

Strength Grows Stronger When Shared

Our Mission & Vision

UnityMA stands at the intersection of tradition and progress, creating an emotional territory where every kick builds confidence and every form builds character.

Strengthen Family Bonds

When mothers and daughters train together, they build unbreakable confidence, mutual respect, and generational strength through shared challenges and victories.

Challenge Expectations

We honor Taekwondo tradition while pioneering a revolutionary narrative that transforms vulnerability into strength and cultural differences into bridges.

Build Cultural Bridges

Connecting Zagreb and Ankara through martial arts excellence, creating international friendships that transcend borders and celebrate diversity.

Empower Through Education

Providing research-backed programs that combine physical training with mental wellness, leadership development, and academic excellence.

Our Partner Schools

Two exceptional institutions united by a shared vision of empowering families through martial arts excellence.

Modern taekwondo training facility in Zagreb with blue mats and Croatian flag on wall
Croatia flag

Taekwondo Klub Dubrava

Zagreb, Croatia

2008

Established

250+

Active Students

A pioneering institution in Croatian martial arts education, Taekwondo Klub Dubrava has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality in combat sports for over 15 years.

Specialties

Family Training ProgramsYouth DevelopmentCompetition ExcellenceCultural Integration
Traditional Turkish martial arts academy in Ankara with red training mats and Turkish flag displayed
Turkey flag

Acilim College

Ankara, Turkey

2005

Established

300+

Active Students

Combining academic excellence with martial arts tradition, Acilim College represents the perfect blend of educational innovation and cultural heritage in Turkish sports education.

Specialties

Academic IntegrationTraditional ValuesFemale EmpowermentInternational Exchange

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals united by passion for empowerment through martial arts.

Our Impact

Measuring success through lives transformed and communities strengthened.

Our Journey

From vision to reality: Building bridges and breaking barriers since 2023.

2023

Q1

MILESTONE

Project Conception

EU funding secured. Partnership established between Taekwondo Klub Dubrava and Acilim College.

2023

Q3

MILESTONE

Pilot Program Launch

First 50 mother-daughter pairs begin training in Zagreb and Ankara simultaneously.

2024

Q1

Research Foundation

Academic partnerships established. Initial impact studies begin with university collaboration.

2024

Q2

MILESTONE

Cultural Exchange

First international training camp brings Croatian and Turkish families together in Zagreb.

2024

Q4

Community Growth

Program expands to 300+ families. First research findings published in academic journals.

2025

Q1

MILESTONE

Recognition & Scale

500+ families participating. EU recognizes UnityMA as model program for replication.

Looking Ahead

By 2026, UnityMA aims to expand to 10 European cities, empowering 2,000+ families and establishing a replicable model for gender empowerment through martial arts. Our vision includes creating an international network of partner schools, developing comprehensive training materials for instructors, and influencing policy around female participation in combat sports.

10 Cities
2,000+ Families
Pan-European Network