Nunchaku in a Nutshell
Check out this short blog post to learn more about the nunchaku and the GMAU Nunchaku Program.
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How To Be An Online Training Superstar!
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!
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. …
The Thrill of ‘Ultimate Bo Live 2022’!
On July 14 I travelled from my home in Vancouver, B.C. to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to take part in Sensei Nathan Douglas’ ‘Ultimate Bo Live 2022′ weekend of Ultimate Bo training. I joined two other GMAU students from out of town there, Quinn McCutcheon and Sean Robinson, who both live in North Carolina. Quinn has a brown chevron in Ultimate Bo, and Sean has a 2nd black …
Know Your Weapon: Bo
So you want to learn bojutsu? To have a broad perspective on this endeavor you should know something about the different types of “staff” and martial art traditions that use these weapons. This article will help you gain insights into these issues and how they factor into your training.
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.
