Many martial artists view weapons training and empty-hand techniques as separate skills, but in reality, they are deeply connected. Training with weapons can dramatically improve your striking, movement, and overall effectiveness by reinforcing core martial principles. This blog post provides more insights into the connection.
Revised and Updated on May 26, 2026. Distance learning has gone through many phases: correspondence learning by mail in the 1800s, radio and television formats reaching the masses in the early to mid-1900s, and web-based learning first appearing in the late 1900s. Today, online learning is widely available. You can literally learn anything through the …
5 Online Martial Arts Training Secrets from GMAU Black Belts Read More »
Training with traditional weapons at home is one of the biggest advantages of modern martial arts learning. But with that freedom comes responsibility, and safety must always come first. Without the structure of a dojo, it’s up to you to create a safe and effective training environment. Read on for more food for thought…
The bo staff is one of the most versatile traditional weapons—but for beginners, it can feel overwhelming at first. Where do you start? The answer: simple striking patterns. Instead of memorizing dozens of techniques, focus on a few core patterns that build coordination, control, and flow. These patterns act as the building blocks for everything that comes later in your training.
This article is based on an original post by Adam Bein, a student in several Global Martial Arts University (GMAU) programs, including Shotokan Karate. Revised and Updated on May 4, 2026. You’ve signed up to learn a martial art through the Global Martial Arts University. You pay your fee and you’ve started to watch videos …
Is Your Personality Type Holding You Back from Succeeding in Online Martial Arts? Read More »
Repetition is one of the most fundamental principles in martial arts training. Whether practicing strikes, throws, or defensive movements, the goal is to perform techniques so often that they become automatic. This process is commonly referred to as building muscle memory. Let’s dig into this concept a little more – Read on…
