Martial Arts

How to Train in the GMAU When You’re a Full Student (Paid Account)

Taking a course online has lots of advantages over taking it face-to-face in a classroom. The most significant advantage is its convenience. When you learn online, you can train whenever you want and pretty much wherever you choose, including at home. This is perfect for when you have a busy schedule and can’t to commit …

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How Break Diving Can Help You Reach Your Martial Arts Goals More Quickly

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by Dr. Monroe Mann, PhD (and GMAU student) Bruce Lee famously said, “I don’t fear the man who knows 10,000 kicks. I fear the man who practices one kick 10,000 times.” What then is the key to practicing that one kick 10,000 times?  Persistence, right?  So, what’s the key to that persistence?  For that you need …

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shotokan Karate

By Sensei Jon Hodge Shotokan Karate is a dynamic martial art style created by the late, great Gichin Funakoshi. The style is characterized by highly concentrated striking, forthright blocking, powerful stances, and a series of captivating kata.Shotokan is a form of self defense that’s built like a strong house – first a formidable foundation is molded …

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