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Are you ready to stop guessing in the market and learn a structured system right here in the 210? 


Global Market Raiders was founded right here in San Antonio in 2009. This city is our home, and our commitment to our community is unmatched. 


While our rules-based training now reaches clients nationwide, your personalized education begins right here. 


Richard's CMT designation assures you his expertise and, if needed, our firm can help you as a licensed advisor. That means unmatched credibility and accountability.


We don't teach generic theories. We provide the customized, in-person roadmap that fits your life and your specific financial goals.


Our process is designed to turn your confusion into clinical, consistent precision.


You deserve professional-level education from a trusted, local expert you can actually call. 


We're not a faceless website—we're your neighbor. 


Take the first step toward true financial mastery. 


Call our direct local line today. Let's schedule your free assessment and get you on the path to green.


https://www.globalmarketraiders.com/san-antonio-class

A Message from our Founder: Your Local Trading Expert

Welcome! 


I’m Richard O. Zamora III; CMT - Global Market Raiders was founded right here in San Antonio, TX over 15 years ago. This city is not just our base of operations; it is the heart of our firm and the community we are dedicated to serving first.


While our proven, rules-based, in-person day trading classes  now reach clients nationwide via our advanced online platform, our commitment to our local community—from aspiring beginner traders near Stone Oak to experienced professionals in Alamo Ranch and the wider 210 area—is and always will be our top priority.


This type of directional participation is the same market context measured in our Zamora Bias framework, which is used to reinforce bias and tradable conditions before entries.



What you walk away with

Stop guessing. Build a decision process you can trust.

Taught by a CMT Charterholder; built on verifiable standards.
Context
Structure + participation
Execution
Rules + invalidation
Risk
Guardrails that hold

Most traders don’t need more indicators — they need a repeatable, rules-based framework that clarifies when conditions are tradable, when to stand down, and how to manage risk with confidence.

Confidence isn’t prediction — it’s having a process you can explain before you click.
What this looks like in practice: If participation is thin, we stand down. If acceptance is present, we execute — with defined invalidation and risk.
You’ll leave with clearer structure, fewer emotional decisions, and a plan you can follow even on fast days.
BEFORE (common frustration)
  • Trades “feel right” but results stay inconsistent.
  • Neutral days trigger overtrading and chopped-up P&L.
  • Risk rules exist — until pressure breaks them.
  • You can’t explain why a trade failed (or worked).
AFTER (your destination)
  • Clear trade / no-trade criteria based on context.
  • A repeatable execution plan with invalidation + risk rules.
  • Fewer trades — higher quality decisions — less churn.
  • Confidence rooted in method, not guesswork.
In practical terms, you gain:
Context Skills
Read structure, participation, and volatility with clarity.
Execution Rules
Define entries, targets, invalidation, and stand-downs.
Risk Discipline
Risk governance that survives real volatility.
Diagnosis Framework
A structured review process to improve every session.
You’re not buying hype — you’re building a framework professionals rely on to trade with clarity and composure.
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🤵 Founder's Authority & Expertise


Meet Richard O. Zamora III, CMT: The Founder's Assurance


Global Market Raiders LLC was founded by Richard O. Zamora III, CMT, driven by a lifelong passion for the financial markets that began in childhood. Richard took his academic excellence from Georgetown University and combined it with real-world entrepreneurial experience in the hospitality sector. This unique foundation—blending business ownership with time at major institutions like Bank of America and Washington Mutual Bank—gives him an edge in understanding market dynamics and disciplined business strategy.


The turning point was the 2008 financial crisis, which crystallized a vision: tragic times often yielded profound opportunities for the prepared. This led Richard to establish Global Market Raiders and dedicate himself to the profession of day trading.


"My greatest pleasure is seeing clients recognize their ability to become financially independent in a profession where every day is new."


Certified Expertise You Can Trust


Richard's commitment to verifiable expertise is the foundation of the CMT Guarantee.


  • CMT Charterholder Since 2015: Richard completed the rigorous Chartered Market Technician (CMT) program, the global standard for technical analysis, ensuring your training is rooted in verified professional expertise.
  • Regulated Financial Background: His experience includes being a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), highlighting his comprehensive training and regulated approach to the financial industry.
  • The Mission: Every course is offered with the singular motivation of empowering others to achieve the financial independence that day trading makes possible.


How We Define Market Bias & Participation (Before Entries)

Most futures traders don’t lose because they “need more indicators” — they lose because entries are taken without confirming whether directional participation is present. Our education-first methodology focuses on context before entries: identify when conditions are tradable, then execute with disciplined risk management.

How our education is reinforced

Our proprietary NinjaTrader indicators are developed as part of our education-first trading methodology to reinforce structure, bias, and market context. Learn more about our education-driven development approach →

To reinforce this framework, we built proprietary tools that make market context easier to read. The flagship tool is the Zamora Bias Indicator — designed to support decision-making by highlighting bias and participation context (not by promising “signals” or guaranteed outcomes).

Explore the Zamora Bias Indicator → Read: Context Before Entries → (Educational resources — no hype, no guarantees)

Note: Global Market Raiders LLC develops independent educational tools for futures traders.

Your San Antonio Trading Session:

Logistics & Access


  • Primary Meeting Location: We meet downtown in the Geekdom Building, right next to the old Frost Bank Building and San Fernando Cathedral.


  • Time Zone Accommodation: Optimized for our local CST market open hours for live trading.


  • Personalized Pace: Your schedule is built around your life in San Antonio.

Serving the Entire San Antonio Metro Area


Global Market Raiders LLC. - 110 E. Houston St; 7th Floor | San Antonio, TX. 78205

Why Trust Your Trading Education to Global Market Raiders?

CMT-Aligned Process Guarantee


CMT GUARANTEE:  Our instruction is built on the Chartered Market Technician (CMT)  foundation, ensuring your training is verified and professional.


Regulatory Advantage:  If requested, we can operate as a licensed Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), offering an unparalleled level of service & trust.


Local Market Focus:  Our analysis is hyper-tailored to the San Antonio Hospitality and Medical sectors, giving you an edge built for the 210 area. 


Enrollment Choices:  In-Person, Zoom, or Group Access

We offer flexible training paths designed around your location and schedule, including in-person sessions in San Antonio, live Zoom classes, and a special group savings program. The investment level for all options is determined during your private consultation.

Want to compare all GMR training paths before choosing?
You can review every program option and structure in one place. View the full programs overview →
GMR Instructor-Led Futures Training

Mastery Program

(In-Person 1:1)

A fully customized, professional training experience — available locally in Austin or via live Zoom.

Also available: Foundations and Virtual Immersion paths — see full program details and comparisons.
  • 01
    Flexible Delivery Train in-person in Austin or remotely via Zoom.
  • 02
    Hyper-Customized Plan Built specifically around your account size and risk tolerance.
  • 03
    Direct Expert Access One-on-one coaching, scheduling flexibility, and professional accountability.
  • 04
    Execution Mastery Eliminate emotional errors and close discipline gaps.
Cost-Effective Program Path

Group Rewards Savings Program

A high-value, cost-effective entry point into the full GMR trading framework — powered by group savings.

  • 01
    Significant Savings Your individual investment is substantially reduced when you organize a small, committed group.
  • 02
    Full Framework Training You receive the complete rules-based trading framework and execution process used by professional traders.
  • 03
    Shared Learning Environment Train alongside other motivated students in a structured, collaborative setting.


The Group Reward Savings Program is ideal for those who wish to access the full core curriculum at a lower cost by pooling resources.



Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Q: Do you teach Micro E-Mini contracts in San Antonio?

    A: Yes. Our curriculum provides comprehensive instruction and strategy development on all major contracts, including Micro E-Mini futures, allowing you to enter the market with manageable risk and precision.

  • Q: Does your technical analysis apply to the Hospitallity and Medical sectors that influence the San Antonio market?

    A: Absolutely. Our technical analysis is market-agnostic, meaning the strategies taught are universally applicable to any security. We use relevant Hospitality and Medical corporate examples to illustrate volume and price action principles.



  • Q: Will the instructor review my trades during the in-person session?

    A: Yes. Our in-person San Antonio sessions include supervised, real-time training and coaching where the instructor reviews your execution and strategy for immediate feedback and instruction.



  • Q: Why don't you publish client testimonials or reviews on your website?

    We prioritize the confidentiality and privacy of our clients. Our training is built on the foundation of the CMT Guarantee and led by a CMT chartholder. While our courses are for educational purposes only, Richard's comprehensive professional background—which includes the ability to act as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA)—demands the highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in every lesson.


    This approach ensures client privacy while allowing serious prospects to gain full confidence in our proprietary system.

Professional Training vs Self-Study
Information is free. Structure is not.
Yes — many traders start with free content, and it can help with basic terminology, platforms, and market mechanics.

Where most traders struggle is not access to information, but structure, context, and accountability. Free material is fragmented, often contradictory, and rarely teaches when not to trade, how to assess directional participation, or how to align analysis, execution, and risk inside a rules-based framework.

GMR’s role — delivered directly by the founder — is not to replace self-study. It’s to compress the learning curve, reduce costly trial-and-error, and provide professional structure built around market context before entries.
Next step: If you want clarity on fit, your Trading Assessment below is designed to diagnose where you are, what’s holding you back, and your most effective path forward.

Not sure which path fits your experience level?
Your Trading Assessment is designed to determine the right starting point — whether Foundations, Virtual Immersion, Mastery, or Group — based on your goals, schedule, and trading background.
This ensures your training begins with clarity, structure, and the correct level of customization.

Final Step: Clarify Your Next Move

The next step is a Trading Assessment designed to clarify where you are, what’s holding you back, and what your most effective path forward looks like.

No presentation. No pressure. Just a focused, professional assessment.
What this assessment gives you:
A clear diagnosis of your trading structure
A professional roadmap forward
A confident go / no-go decision on fit
Important: Completion of the Trading Assessment is required before any live session to ensure a focused and productive conversation.
This keeps sessions efficient and prevents scope drift.
Note on reviews: We focus on private, tailored results — not public reviews. All outcomes are discussed confidentially during your Trading Assessment.

The next step is the Trading Assessment — a short clarity check to confirm fit and your best path forward.

Or call our San Antonio line: 210-540-6977