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 Black Belt Master Instructors:
10th Degree
Dr. Ron Tottingham ~ Prof. Keith Yates ~ Dr. Karl Marx
9th Degree
Hanshi George Brich ~ Dr. Kent Haralson
8th Degree
Kyoshi Eddie Bethea ~ Kyoshi John Venson
7th Degree
Dr. J.R. Russell, Kyoshi: CONFERENCE HOST
Conference Special Guest Instructors:
Grandmaster Robert Bowles, 10th Degree—Style Head: Okinawan Shuri Ryu Karate-Do
Shihan Chris Foley, GMAU National Director, Australia
Conference Instructors:
Jason DeWitt • Dr. John Eidsmoe • Marc England • Mark Flaugher • George Ganahl • Chuck Goff • Nancy Goff • Brian Gordon • Rick Henault • David Hyde • Rick Merrell • David Merrell • Chris Potter • Eddie Sellers • David Shipley • Paul Tarrant • Denzil Tuttle • Paul Velazquez
Conference Business/Professional Guests:
Dr. Michael Worrell, Anatomist • Val LeGacy, MSN • Jeff Fabini, Health & Nutrition Professional
SEVERAL SURPRISE GUESTS
WILL ALSO BE MAKING SPECIAL APPEARANCES!!
Sessions* Include:
Spiritual Discipleship, Mental Discipline, and Physical Development
| Okinawan Shuri Ryu Karate | JiuJutsu/Ground fighting |
| Ancient Weapons | Kung Fu |
| Special Sessions in Tai Chi & Fencing | Championship Kumite |
| Academic Sessions & Ministry Development | Keichu Cajun Fighting |
| Kobayashi Shorin Ryu | Seigi Bushido Ryu |
| PLUS MUCH MORE including WOMEN ONLY COURSES!!! | |
| *Separate sessions for kyu/gup children, kyu/gup youth, and kyu/gup adults* *Black belts will be able to choose from multiple sessions ran simultaneously* |
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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
Are you interested in receiving a rank promotion through the GMAU? The morning of October 13 we will be conducting Black Belt Examinations. If you are interested in participating you must contact Kyoshi Russell no later than September 25 for complete details and eligibility requirements. 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 Paul Tarrant, GMAU Conference Director, or Dr. J. R. Russell, GMAU HQ Executive Director.
