FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GTMA Returns to Little Rock for the
5th Annual Global Celebration & Tournament
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – [March 20, 2025] – Global Traditional Martial Arts (GTMA), the fastest-growing martial arts organization in history, is thrilled to announce its return to Little Rock, Arkansas, for the 5th Annual GTMA Global Celebration & Tournament. The event will take place from July 22-26, 2025, bringing together martial artists, instructors, and families from around the world for an unforgettable week of competition, training, and celebration.
Led by Grand Master G.K. Lee, GTMA has rapidly expanded into a global force, uniting martial artists through tradition, discipline, and innovation. The Global Celebration is the pinnacle of GTMA’s annual events, featuring high-energy tournaments, world-class seminars, belt advancements, and special recognitions.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Global Celebration back home to Little Rock,” said Grand Master G.K. Lee. “This event is more than just a tournament—it’s a time for our families, competitors, and instructors to come together, learn, grow, and celebrate our shared passion for martial arts.”
GTMA Global Celebration is the largest and most exciting martial arts week in Arkansas, attracting thousands of attendees each year. The event will include a series of thrilling competitions, expert-led workshops, and community-building activities designed to inspire and elevate martial artists of all ages and skill levels.
With a commitment to excellence and tradition, GTMA continues to shape the future of martial arts while honoring its rich heritage. The Global Celebration & Tournament promises to be an extraordinary experience for participants and spectators alike.
For more information, event registration, or media inquiries, please contact
Jeffrey Nodelman
CEO/Master Apprentice, 5th Degree Black Belt
About GTMA
GTMA, (Global Traditional Martial Arts) was founded in January of 2021 with the goal to set a new standard for an organization’s responsibility in the martial arts industry. It is their mission to not only provide the very best in Taekwondo curriculum, but in support their license’s needs as school owners with exclusive product, programing, intellectual properties, and world class events. They have been featured in Taekwondo Times and Martial Arts World Magazine and hold a record with the Guinness Book of World Records For more information on GTMA, please email info@gtmaonline.com
