About Meeting of the Masters 2009

This Conference is an Open Invitation Event

Men, women, boys, and girls, regardless of denominational affiliation, martial arts style, rank, age, race, or ability, are encouraged to participate in and benefit from the Christian martial arts training.

Conference Instructors and Topics

Instructor Seminar Title
Marc England Basic Self Defense
Mark Flaugher Shang Ti Kempo Chi Na
Jim Hernandez Aikido
Rick/David Merrell Advanced Knife Work
Michael McClure Kung Fu: The second most logical thing in the world
Orville Osbourne Dynamic Kicking
Eddie Sellers Bunkai and the Nerve Centers
David Shipley Taiho Jutsu
Ron Tottingham The Martial Arts in Light of the Chief End of Man
Keith Yates Learning Principles of Combat From Step Sparring Drills

TRIPLE CROWN COMPETITION

Individual Medals awarded to 1st, 2nd,&3rd Place
HUGE 6 foot trophy awarded to overall point winning school
~Full Contact, Submission,&Kata Divisions~
Click here for participation requirements&details

Attention Black Belt Instructors

We understand the financial limitations of ministry-based martial arts programs. Our mission and goal is to provide professional training and wisdom from the minds of today's top martial arts masters—instruction that is engulfed with the love of Christ and carried out in the spirit of Christian fellowship. This conference is provided to you by the Gospel Martial Arts Union at an extremely low registration cost.

ATTENTION BLACK BELTS

RANK PROMOTIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND SCHOOL CHARTERS

Are you interested in receiving a rank promotion through the GMAU? The morning of October 23 we will be conducting Black Belt Examinations. If you are interested in participating you must contact Kyoshi Russell no later than August 25. Black Belts interested in receiving GMAU Instructor Certifications, School Charters, and International Ryu Recognition at the national conference awards ceremony should contact Kyoshi Russell no later than September 25 for complete details.

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact GMAU Headquarters