What Does Practicing Religiously Mean
If someone says, "they are practicing religiously," what does that mean to you? Does it mean they never miss a martial arts workout? Or,...
Running a Martial Arts School: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22:...
Stephen Oliver has been the guiding light for the professional revolution in the martial arts industry for more than 15 years, and is now...
Ethical Challenges and Compromise in Martial Arts
The normalized commercialization of martial arts (Budo) may oblige an ambitious instructor to navigate ethical challenges and the dynamics of compromise. This applies particularly...
My $5,800 A Month
When I opened my school in 1986 I was a top martial artist. I had fought all over America and Europe on the U.S....
MMA Fastest Growing Sport in Martial Arts
As you know, MMA is the fastest growing segment of the industry right now. Did you know that the Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock...
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The Effect of Modern Marketing on Martial Arts and Traditional Martial Arts Culture
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The Effect of Modern Marketing on Martial Arts and Traditional Martial Arts Culture examines the effect of modern marketing strategies upon martial arts activity...
Martial Arts Tournaments and Other Diversions From a Business Perspective
If competing in martial arts tournaments on the open circuit or coaching two or three key students to championship level really turns you on...
Running a Martial Arts School: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22:...
Everything is Negotiable
Just assume that anything that you need to buy - that you are paying a monthly payment on - or that you...
Black Belt Eyes and MMA
Why It’s Better To Ride The Horse In The Direction It’s Going
Over the past few months I've been writing about the meteoric rise of...
Running a Martial Arts School: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22:...
Stephen Oliver has been the guiding light for the professional revolution in the martial arts industry for more than 15 years, and is now...
Pillars of Income for Martial Arts Schools
For many Martial Artists, it is their dream to turn their passion for the Martial Arts into a full-time career. However, unless schools are already...
The Truth About The Martial Arts Business
Excerpts from John Graden's book The Truth About The Martial Arts Business
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A School Full of Pooh Bears
A School Full of Pooh Bears is an excerpt from John Gradens’ book, The Truth About the Martial Arts Business, which is available at...
Putting Up a Website For Your Martial Arts School
Before Putting Up a Website
Very Important Considerations Before putting up a Web Site - or, Things that no one thinks about - and should!
Before...
Hiring Employees For Your Martial Arts School From Within
There are many reasons to higher employees from within your own martial arts school. This article will help you determine the best employee hires...