Martial Arts Academy

As members of the Gospel Martial Arts Union (GMAU) our mission is to develop mature Christian martial artists through Spiritual Discipleship, Mental Discipline, and Physical Development.

In the White River Christian Church GMAU Dojo, as in all GMAU academies, students learn true martial arts as they were originally intended. This means that they not only learn self defense and mental discipline, but also grow in their relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, during their training. You will never encounter any eastern mysticism, violent tendencies, or self-glorification (elements that are inherent to many secular martial arts schools) in this system.

We seek to introduce participants to the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our world martial arts system is designed to provide sound Biblical foundations for living a peaceful, non-aggressive life, while equipping participants to vigilantly raise the standard of Jesus Christ in their daily lives. Participants train under certified Black belt instructors who will motivate them to grow in their relationship with the Lord.

Adult classes initially focus on self-defense and life-protection and are beneficial for all adults ages 18 and up, regardless of your fitness level. It is a positive, motivating environment where skills necessary to protect yourself, your family, and your community are presented. As with all GMAU training, the focus is on disciplining the mind, body, and spirit as followers of Jesus Christ.

Youth classes are designed to be a fun environment where students are challenged physically, mentally, and spiritually. Activities include kata, kumite, scripture memorization, Bible study, and various competitions.

Complete information on GMAU local, national, and international ministries is available at the GMAU website www.gmau.org.

2008/09 Training Schedules

The Martial Arts Academy is available for school-aged children through adults. We follow the academic school year, beginning in August and ending in May.

Key Dates and Information
  • First class: August 14, 2008
  • Last class: May 28, 2009
  • Location: the Attic, please enter through the east entrance
  • Times: Thursdays: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM youth, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM adult
  • Fee: $7/week per individual or $15/week per family
  • Youth training: School aged youth through age 17 are welcome to attend at any time during the training year.
  • Adult training: Because of the systematic method used in the adult program, adult open enrollment is only available during the months of August and September. The first semester covers Self-Defense and Life Protection. The second semester offers official martial arts training for those who wish to continue upon completion of the first semester’s program.
  • Registration Form

Email Ed Wensley at ejwensley@gmau.org to sign-up today.