Greg Mansfield

How to Find a Training Partner or Train Solo

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 …

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How to Train in the GMAU When You’re a Full Student (Paid Account)

Taking a course online has lots of advantages over taking it face-to-face in a classroom. The most significant advantage is its convenience. When you learn online, you can train whenever you want and pretty much wherever you choose, including at home. This is perfect for when you have a busy schedule and can’t to commit …

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30 Days to Higher Kicks

30 Days to Higher Kicks

Are you looking to improve the height of your martial-arts kicks? Are you unsure how to get there relatively quickly and safely? In the 30 Days to Higher Kicks program, GMAU Taekwondo Head Instructor, Adam Gerrald, gives you an easy-to-follow plan of stretches and conditioning exercises to improve your flexibility and strength so you can kick higher.The …

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shotokan Karate

By Sensei Jon Hodge Shotokan Karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great Gichin Funakoshi. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, powerful stances, and a series of captivating kata.Shotokan is a form of self defense that’s built like a strong house – first a formidable foundation is molded …

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