At the Global Martial Arts University (GMAU), you can become super successful and earn a black belt (or equivalent) in our programs by training on your own.
But we do understand that some new students, especially those in our Krav Maga program, get discouraged because they can't find someone to train with to practice certain techniques and help them take rank tests. And some students just don't know the best ways to train solo.
With this in mind, our founder and director, Sensei Michael Hodge, created the How to Find a Training Partner or Train Solo video.
In this video, he gives you helpful tips for finding a training partner, including:
- Ask a family member, friend, or co-worker to train with you.
- How to use the GMAU Student Finder to find and communicate with other GMAU students near you.
- How to find and make training friends on the GMAU Community, Discussion Boards, and Facebook Group (these are only open to full GMAU students).
- The importance of staying committed and positively persisting in your search.
Sensei Michael also provides practical suggestions for the best ways to train solo, including:
- How to train with realistic intent.
- The importance of getting and using training equipment.
- Use a mirror to view and correct yourself while you practice.
We hope this “Getting Started” video helps you successfully find a training partner and (for most times) train solo effectively in your GMAU program.
We're here to support you every step of the way on your path to black belt and beyond!
Do you provide certification?
Hi there,
Yes! All the GMAU core programs provide you with official ranking certification through the Global Martial Arts Association.
We hope to see you training with us soon 🙂
Greg
GMAU Director of Operations
Looking for training partner near Cincinnati. Have gym space we can use. Very open schedule. Be fully vaccinated
Gmail is great! Do you certify solos?
Hi DJ,
Thanks for your comment and question. But we’re not sure what you mean by “certify solos”? Please explain.
Greg
I think he meant to ask: for people who don’t have a training partner, and therefore train solo throughout the course, can they be certified and go through each rank in every discipline GMAU offers? If no, what are their options?
I’m also interested to know. Thank you!
Hi Rod, thanks for your question. In every GMAU program except Krav Maga and Muay Thai you can be certified and go through each rank to black. Students who advance to the higher levels of Krav Maga and Muay Thai must secure a training partner to help them practice and test at those higher levels. Please see the following GMAU blog article for tips on how to find a training partner: https://globalmartialarts.university/2021/05/26/how-to-find-a-training-partner-or-train-solo/
Hope this helps!
Greg
Bro I am hear to help u
I can defens my self by see videos and practice at home?
Yes, that’s right. All GMAU programs are designed for you to train at home, whenever you like, with instructor support when you need it.
https://globalmartialarts.university/