Training Sessions and Conference Topics Include Separate Sessions for Black Belts and Kyu Ranks
Develop your skills in these areas:
| Technical: | Pachivas Pankration, Okinawan Shuri-ryu Karate-Do, JiuJutsu/Ground Fighting, Tuite—Pressure Point Manipulation, KobuJutsu Weapons, Shorin-ryu Shorinkan, Tai Chi, Fencing, Championship Kumite, Russian Martial Art, Keichu Cajun Fighting, Submission Skills, Seigi Bushido Ryu |
| Ministry: | Being a Truly Biblical Martial Arts Ministry, Fostering Martial Arts Ministry Expansion, Martial Arts Ministry Leadership Development |
| Professional: | Health & Fitness in the Martial Arts, Injuries in the Martial Arts, Legal Aspects of the Martial Arts; Fiscal Affairs in the Martial Arts; Nutritional Science of the Martial Arts |
Black Belts
Black Belts will have the opportunity to choose different topics during each of the ten sessions. Concurrent sessions focusing on spiritual discipleship, mental discipline, and physical development allow a Black Belt to "customize" the conference to meet his/her individual needs.
Kyu Ranks
Separate sessions for Kyu Rank Adults, Kyu Rank Youths, and Kyu Rank Children will be offered.
Special Clinics
Special Clinics for Weapons and Women Only will be offered.
FREE “EARLY BIRD” BOXING & GRAPPLING SESSION
FRIDAY starting @ 3:30pm – arrive early on Friday afternoon for a special session on Boxing and Grappling/Submission Wrestling. The session begins at 3:30pm and ends at 5pm.
REGISTRATIOIN
The doors of GMAU Headquarters open at 3:30pm on Friday, October 10 and all regular conference sessions begin @ 5:00pm. Registration continues throughout Friday evening. Please plan on entering our facility through the main GMAU entrance located on Palmer Street(it will be well marked). Parking is available in the lot located at the back of the building and on Palmer Street.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 10
3:30 PM: Free "Early Bird" Boxing & Grappling Session
4:30 PM: Registration begins. Arrive early and fellowship with martial artists from across the country.
5 PM–8 PM: Conference Training Sessions
8 PM-Midnight: Triple Crown Competition.
Saturday, October 11
8 AM–4 PM: Conference Training Sessions
6-9 PM: Medieval Banquet and Awards Ceremony (these are included in the registration cost)
Sunday, October 12
1 PM: We will have a special after-church fellowship and informal training session. The event will begin with a pitch-in luncheon hosted by the GMAU HQ Coaching Staff for all out-of-town guests. This component of the conference provides participants with the opportunity to train and fellowship with one another in a less formal and more relaxed schedule setting.
