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The ability to defend yourself and build strong self-confidence
Access to some incredible total-body workouts, which will shred fat and build lean muscle
All of it at no cost to you including the ability to do everything in the comfort of your own home.

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Introductory Shotokan Karate Course

"I cannot say enough good things about Global Martial Arts University. I had always wanted to study Shotokan Karate, and through life's twists and turns, never had the opportunity. Two years ago, after moving to Texas and discovering that there were no local dojo’s that I could attend that would fit my schedule, I started searching online. I came across Global Martial Arts University and couldn’t have been happier. Not only am I able to train and earn real rank through GMAU, but I can train anywhere, anytime, on my own schedule! Not to mention that the guidance and one on one instruction from Sensei John and Sensei Michael, is something that is rare to find at ANY dojo. Over the past 2 years I have not only learned so much physically, but I have also been able to make significant improvements with battling panic disorder. Something that I have battled my entire life. I am currently a yellow belt and will soon be testing for my orange. My journey has only just begun, and I am proud to be a part of Global Martial Arts University!"

Robert Hughes ( Shotokan Student since 2017 )

A Complete Guided Introductory Course

5+ hours of HD video lessons teaching all material in the white-belt syllabus.

More than 5 follow-along classes (30-40 minutes each), which are just like attending real “live” Shotokan Karate classes.

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What Our Students

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GMAU has a wonderful team of dedicated instructors! I am very thankful to be a part of the GMAU community.

Jeremy Stone
Shotokan Student

The website works well. The videos are well done and Sensei Hodge is a very good teacher. Not only is he good at explaining how techniques work but he understands how to motivate people and help them to be patient, doing one thing at a time.
If you always wanted to try karate, this is the place to do it (and at a reasonable price).

Jeremy Royaux
Shotokan Student

I absolutely love being at GMAU! The Senseis are down to earth and the courses are easy to follow along with. It is a well designed program and you even get personal feedback via video from your instructors. It is inexpensive and you can do it at your own pace in your own home. I would highly recommend GMAU to anyone! It is a lot of fun and a wise investment!

Randy Brown
Shotokan Student

If you’re on this page and you want to learn Shotokan Karate and finally start your martial arts journey, this is the community you need. Yeah, I know this is an online course but let me explain...

At this time we're living in, I believe that online courses are a legitimate way to learn new skills and that includes Shotokan Karate. GMAU looks after its own students and helps you progress one step at a time. Even sending you a video answering your questions (they actually did that when I had a question) and I appreciate that.

So, look no further and just join this great community of martial artists.