Training Tips – Page 8 – Grace Martial Arts

Testing for Black Belt, Part 2

17 Mar 201828 Apr 2021

Several of our Brown Belts (Ikkyu) will be testing for Black Belt in less than two months. You might imagine what's going through their minds as they train hard for…

What Makes Christian Martial Arts Different?

19 Oct 20169 May 2021

Many people wonder about the difference between "martial arts" and "Christian martial arts." Great question! Martial arts classes usually begin with a time of meditation (or personal reflection), followed by…

Defend or Fight?

1 Oct 201612 May 2021

Grace Martial Arts (GMA) believes that Christians have a right to defend themselves, their families and people in danger. We see no law, principle or suggestion in the Bible against…

Black Belt Apologetics – Part Four

23 Mar 201617 Jun 2021

Focus in the Martial Arts We like to say there are “Four K’s” in Karate, but all must have one. We’ve looked at three of the Four K’s already in…

Black Belt Apologetics – Part Three

3 Mar 201614 Jun 2021

Fighting in the Martial Arts What should a Christian do if someone grabs them, pushes them, throws them to the ground, or hits them? Christians don’t fight. Right? Well, it…

Black Belt Apologetics – Part Two

10 Feb 20168 Jun 2021

The ‘fundamentals’ of martial arts are taught during the first few years of a student’s quest for a Black Belt. Those fundamentals include basics of escaping, blocking, striking, trapping and…

Black Belt Apologetics – Part One

20 Jan 20165 Jun 2021

How would you like to get a Black Belt in Apologetics? While that may sound strange, the similarities between faith defense and self defense are important to our understanding of…

Spiritual Basics – Enjoying Christ

19 Nov 201524 May 2021

In our previous studies about Spiritual Basics, we've been looking at the importance of Knowing Christ. Our Bible verses for study have been: John 3:16-17 Acts 16:30-31 Romans 3:21-26 1…

Spiritual Basics – Knowing Christ 5

31 Oct 201523 May 2021

In our last study, we learned that Jesus Christ is both the Foundation and Cornerstone of Christianity. “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”…

Spiritual Basics – Knowing Christ 4

10 Oct 201522 May 2021

In our last study, we learned about our connection to the "righteousness" of Jesus Christ. Every human being has sinned and fallen short of the glory (standard) of God. It is because of…