Fitness

Heat, Hydration, and Summer Training: Staying Safe and Effective

Fitness, Food for Thought, Home Study Students / Joel Williams / July 16, 2026 / exercise, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, hydration, Martial Arts, summer, Train At Home, training

Summer can be an excellent time for martial arts training. Longer days and warmer weather provide additional opportunities to practice, condition, and spend time outdoors. However, training in hot conditions also presents unique challenges. Understanding how heat affects the body and maintaining proper hydration can help you stay safe while continuing to perform at your best.

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Stretching vs. Mobility: What’s Best for Martial Artists?

Fitness / Joel Williams / March 30, 2026 / Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, online learning, Train At Home

Flexibility gets a lot of hype in combat sports, but flexibility – by itself – isn’t everything. Understanding the difference between stretching and mobility can help you train smarter and stay healthier on the mat. Let’s explore these topics and how they are relevant for martial artists.

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Active Recovery Techniques Every Martial Artist Should Use

Fitness / Joel Williams / March 20, 2026 / active recovery, exercise, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, health, Martial Arts, Train At Home, training

Hard training builds skill, but hard training requires recovery. For martial artists, active recovery bridges the gap between intense sessions, keeping the body sharp without adding extra wear and tear. Read on to learn more about purposeful recovery.

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Joint Health for Martial Artists: Knees, Hips, and Shoulders

Fitness / Joel Williams / March 11, 2026 / fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, health, joint health, Martial Arts, strength, Train At Home, workout

Martial arts demand power, speed, and precision – but none of that matters if your joints can’t keep up. Knees, hips, and shoulders take the brunt of striking, grappling, throws, and repeated impact. Keeping them healthy isn’t about avoiding hard training; it’s about training smarter. Check out this blog post on keeping your joints healthy!

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Bodyweight Strength Progressions for Martial Artists at Home

Fitness, Home Study Students / Joel Williams / February 28, 2026 / conditioning, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, strength, Train At Home, workout

You don’t need a fully equipped gym to build strength for martial arts. Bodyweight training offers a practical, effective way to develop strength, stability, and control—especially for martial artists training at home. When structured as progressions, bodyweight exercises can be just as challenging as lifting weights. Keep reading to dive into these topics.

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Plyometric Training for Explosive Martial Arts Power

Fitness, Food for Thought, Home Study Students / Joel Williams / February 4, 2026 / Bojutsu, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, karate, Kobudo, Krav Maga, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Nunchaku, plyometrics, strength, strength training, taekwondo, Train At Home, training

Explosive power is a defining trait of effective martial artists. Whether delivering a fast kick, closing distance with a strike, or reacting to an opponent’s movement, speed and power often matter more than sheer strength. Plyometric training focuses on developing this explosiveness by training muscles to produce maximum force in minimal time. Check out the plyometric training tips in this blog post.

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