Ultimate Martial Arts proudly serving Newton since 1994

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

Grand Master Chris Rangel has owned and operated Ultimate Martial Arts since 1994 after a very successful career competing for the famed All Armed Forces World Class Athletes Program and Team USA for TaeKwonDo. After 52 years of practicing and teaching martial arts at the highest level and running a successful gym for 29 years, Chris has developed a passion for helping others to focus on impacting, building, and changing lives.

Rangel is a Hall of Fame coach with a direct background in Taekwondo, K-1 Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu/ wrestling, and Filipino martial arts. As the GAMMA USA Regional Coach, GM Rangel will be working closely with the clubs within the state of KS and surrounding areas in an effort to extend a platform of safe competition and sharing an opportunity for local athletes to excel into National and International programs.