Joel Williams

Taekwondo Home Dojang Essentials (PLUS tips on training at home!)

Home Study Students, Taekwondo / By Joel Williams / April 17, 2023 / Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, online learning, taekwondo, tips, TKD, Train At Home

It has been said that you can learn anything online. Khan Academy, a leader in free online learning resources and the global classroom concept, embraces that notion through this motto: Whoever you are, wherever you are, you only have to know one thing: you can learn anything. In this article, I share with you excerpts from an interview with Instructor Adam Gerrald, the Lead Taekwondo Instructor for Global Martial Arts University, regarding WHAT you need at home to be successful, as well as sound advice on HOW to train at home.

Muay Thai in a Minute

Muay Thai / By Joel Williams / April 10, 2023 / Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Train At Home

Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. It is also known as the “Art of 8 Limbs” because fighters use their hands, elbows, knees and feet. Thai Boxing is an exciting combat sport, amazing workout, and it great for self-defense. Check out this short blog post to learn more about the GMAU Muay Thai program.

Nunchaku in a Nutshell

Nunchaku / By Joel Williams / March 20, 2023 / Bruce Lee, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, Kobudo, Martial Arts, Nunchaku, Nunchuks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Train At Home

Check out this short blog post to learn more about the nunchaku and the GMAU Nunchaku Program.

Shotokan in Short

Shotokan Karate / By Joel Williams / March 10, 2023 / Funakoshi, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, karate, Martial Arts, online learning, shotokan, Train At Home

Check out this short blog post to learn more about the GMAU Shotokan Karate Program.

How To Be An Online Training Superstar!

Home Study Students / By Joel Williams / February 21, 2023 / bo, bo staff, Bojutsu, distance learning, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, karate, Kobudo, Krav Maga, Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Nunchaku, online learning, shotokan, staff, taekwondo, tips, Train At Home, training, Ultimate Bo

Successful online students are independent, disciplined, organized, focused, and able to create and stick to set schedules. This blog post examines key questions to ask yourself that are guaranteed to facilitate online learning success!

Weaponize Your New Year’s Resolution

Food for Thought, Home Study Students / By Joel Williams / December 30, 2022 / behavior change, Global Martial Arts University, GMAU, goals, motivation, New Year's Resolution, training, training schedule

Your New Years’ resolution is a declaration of something you wish to achieve during the year. For all of us, the beginning of a new calendar year often acts as a “reset button” allowing us to make a fresh start or make significant changes in our behavior. Unfortunately, we all know that many New Year’s Resolutions fail – but behavioral scientists have documented the causes of failure as well as the keys to success – highlighted in this blog post.