Joel Williams

I am a father and health science professor. I've had the honor of serving Global Martial Arts University as Content Director since 2019. GMAU is the industry leader in online martial arts training. Welcome to the family!

10 Benefits of Martial Arts Training

People have various motives for training in martial arts: for self defense, sport, as a social activity, and to learn about its history and culture. All of these are great reasons to begin training. In this blog post, I don’t focus on reasons for training but instead I discuss 10 benefits of martial arts training. …

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5 Simple Steps for Creating a Social Media Strategy

It doesn’t matter what type of business field you’re in, there are universal principles and concepts you should understand, and know how to utilize, to effectively draw in customers and build your brand. So, if you want your school (or your skillset) to be noticed, you need to a well-crafted social media plan. In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step approach to help you stand out, including specific questions to ask yourself as you proceed through each step and examples of relevant answers to those questions.

How Long Before I Get My Black Belt?

When it comes to belt rank, emphasis should be placed on allowing the student to develop and grow at each level of achievement so the color of their belt actually reflects their true skill level. In this blog post I provide an overview of belt ranking systems and advice from seasoned instructors on the real purpose of rank and how students should think about rank.

Know Your Weapon: Nunchaku

So you want to learn nunchaku? To do so, you have to get your own practice set. There are many options available. You can make your own or buy your own. In doing so, you’ll need to decide on size, texture and attachment type. This blog post will inform you about options and help you choose the right combination for your needs.