Fitness

Progressive Overload for Martial Arts Training

Fitness / By Joel Williams / February 10, 2025 / exercise, fitness, flexibility, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, power, strength, Train At Home, training, workout

In martial arts, strength, speed, endurance, and technique are all crucial for success. But how do you ensure consistent improvement over time? The answer lies in progressive overload, a fundamental training principle that applies to martial arts just as much as it does to weightlifting and conditioning. By understanding the science behind it, martial artists can train smarter, avoid plateaus, and continually enhance their performance. This blog explores the progressive overload principle and how you can apply a scientific approach to training.

Beginner’s Compound Exercise Workout Plan

Fitness, Home Study Students / By Joel Williams / January 31, 2025 / combat strong, endurance, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, power, strength, Train At Home, workout

As discussed in our previous blog post, Compound Exercises for Functional Strength, compound exercises are perfect for martial artists because they build functional strength, improve coordination, and enhance overall athleticism. In this article, we give you a beginner’s compound-exercise plan that’s designed to be done 3 times a week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday) with rest …

Beginner’s Compound Exercise Workout Plan Read More »

Compound Exercises for Functional Strength

Fitness / By Joel Williams / January 3, 2025 / endurance, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, power, strength, Train At Home

Compound exercises are perfect for martial artists because they build functional strength, improve coordination, and enhance overall athleticism. This blog article lists and describes excellent compound exercises that complement full-body strength for martial arts.

Hojo Undo: “Old School” Martial Arts Strength Training

Fitness / By Joel Williams / November 28, 2023 / conditioning, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, hojo undo, karate, Martial Arts, strength training, Train At Home

Hojo undo is a term in martial arts, particularly associated with Okinawan styles like Karate. It refers to supplementary training exercises that help develop strength, conditioning, and techniques. Hojo undo aims to enhance a practitioner’s physical abilities and reinforce the principles of their martial art. Read on to learn more about these “old school” strength training methods.

Starting Martial Arts Over 40: What You Need to Know

Fitness, Food for Thought, Home Study Students / By Joel Williams / July 14, 2021 / exercise, fitness, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, middle age, older adult, physical activity, prevention, safety, training

The American Heart Association has identified physical activity as one of the “Life’s Simple 7” lifestyle factors that have tremendous impacts on health and well-being. Your martial arts training can be a great way for you to do something you enjoy while also improving your health in numerous ways. Middle aged and older adults must take some precautions when training. This blog post – which is packed with LOTS of information – delves into those precautions and also provides useful information and resources to help you get started (and stay on track) with your training.