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Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Spanish MMA Promotion WOW FC and Sends Shockwaves Through the Combat Sports World

Business Success Secrets of the American Ninja, Stephen K. Hayes, Part 4

Business Success Secrets of the American Ninja, Stephen K. Hayes, Part 3

New Leadership at Kukkiwon Brings Fresh Hope for Taekwondo Dojangs Everywhere

Business Success Secrets of the American Ninja, Stephen K. Hayes, Part 2

Lessons from Shannon Lee That Can Transform Your Martial Arts School

Business Success Secrets of the American Ninja, Stephen K. Hayes, Part 1

Martial Arts Industry Innovations - Podcast

Martial Arts Industry Innovations Podcast

The Future of the Martial Arts in the AI Age -

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Episode 17 - The Charlie Kirk Tragedy and US Violence: Raising Situational Awareness - Tom Patire

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2025 Kukkiwon Hanmadang

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MA Industry Innovations #16 - Grandmaster Stephen Oliver's New Book

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MA Industry Innovations #15 - Grandmaster Bill Clark's New Book

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MA Industry Innovations #13 - Martial Arts History Museum - Past, Present, and Future

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MA Industry Innovations #14 - Second Generation School Owners with Master Mimi Hwang

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MA Industry Innovations #12 - Diagnosis Of The Assasination Attempt

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MA Industry Innovations #11 - Taekwondo Heroes Save Woman from Violent Sexual Assault in Katy Texas

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MA Industry Innovations #10 - Grandmaster Herb Perez – Olympic Sport Competition

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Martial Arts Business News

A Tribute to Dojunim Ji Han Jae

Today, January 28, 2026, the martial arts world pauses in deep respect and gratitude for the life of Dojunim Ji Han Jae, a towering...

Save Time While Making More Money With AMS Billing

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A Tribute to Sensei John Sharkey

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SEO vs. AEO: What’s the Real Difference and Why Martial Arts School Owners Should Care

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Latest Columns

Meta-Programs: Internal vs. External Focus for Perception and Evaluation

If you’ve been reading my recent columns, you know we are discussing Meta-Programs, a psychological concept that describes the thought patterns that work in...

Defining the Opportunity: Why Public Speaking Is a Natural Extension of Martial Arts Philosophy (Part 1)

Are you an effective martial arts instructor? Do you believe you have strong communication skills? These questions are essential for anyone leading a martial arts...

Staying Motivated After 34 Years in the Martial Arts Business

A Little Reminder of the Important Things When I opened the doors of L.I. Ninjutsu Centers back on November 9th, 1991, I did not set...

How to Plan for Success, Part 1

Success isn’t something that just happens. It’s something that you make happen by carefully planning what you are going to do each and every...

How Martial Arts Creates Success In School-Age Children

Martial arts creates success in school-age children by teaching them life skills. They are challenged in the right ways. It’s all about setting and achieving...

Mental Self-Defense! (Part 2)

One of the best things is that whenever other people give me one finger on the road, I give them back five fingers with...

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Martial Arts Marketing Tools & Tips

Start an Intense Martial Arts Marketing Campaign

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SEO and AEO Matters for Martial Arts School Websites (Part 1)

Enroll 30 New Students with a Fat to Fit Seminar

Free Tool of the Month: Holiday Gift Certificate

Increase End of the Year Enrollments with the Winter Camp Extravaganza!

You’ll Do Well With Show and Tell to Promote Your Martial Arts School

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Martial Arts Business Videos

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Martial Arts Business Plan

Chief Instructor Tina Bane explains how her school paid off all her small business loans in 3 months and is currently earning over $28,000 a month.

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Staff Meetings with Grandmaster J. Y. Moon

In this video, a guest expert discusses the unique challenges and management strategies involved in running a successful after-school martial arts program. Unlike traditional...

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Tradition vs. Practical Technique

Dr. Stephen Jackowicz reveals why some martial arts techniques do not seem to have a practical application in fighting.

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Martial Arts Instructor Resouces

Ki Centers: Your Seven Wheels of Energy

Ki” means Universal Energy. The Eastern civilization has been utilizing the power of the “Seven energy wheels” for centuries. Asian therapeutic modalities and concepts such...

From Six-Year-Old to Six Figure Salary

You’ve trained extremely hard to become a successful, respectable martial artist. You’ve invested a lot of time, sweat, and money in your school. You...

Martial Arts Summer Camp: The Secrets to Summer Success

The Secrets to Summer Success: Martial Arts Summer Camp Get the the kids program that can triple your income and enrollment in just two months. Want...

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Knife Self-Defense (Part 2)

Master Dave Herbert presents a detailed instructional session on basic Hapkido techniques for defending against an edged weapon, specifically focusing on scenarios where an...

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Cool Martial Arts Stuff

Book Release – Chance Meeting: Templar Knight

Book Description When one pivotal moment, a chance meeting, changes everything, a man discovers who he truly is… and what he’s willing to live, or...

Expectations vs. Reality: Martial Arts Movies

Check out this hilarious video from Martial Club: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AJ_7uWkFMM

The “12 Rules of The Sword” – Ancient Samurai Text Gives Advice

The Smashing Machine: Honored with Two Golden Globe Nominations

Do You Agree With CineFix’s Top 10 Movie Fight Scenes?

Check out Mike Moh’s Bruce Lee Workout

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Martial Arts Events

Martial Arts Tournaments and Events

2025 AMAA Who’s Who in the Martial Arts Hall of Honors & Legacy Book Launch

Las Vegas, NV – The Orleans Hotel and Casino was the epicenter of martial arts excellence this past August as over 300 martial artists...

Legacy on the Lake: Inside the 2025 G.O.A.T. Martial Arts Awards Weekend

Pottsboro, Texas — The 2025 World’s Greatest Martial Artists G.O.A.T. Awards brought hundreds of martial arts leaders together August 14–16 at Tanglewood Resort for...

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The 2025 Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Hanmadang: A July Showcase That Recharged the Schools

In July 2025, the 30th Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Hanmadang took front and center stage in the U.S. for a three-day celebration of skill, spirit,...

US Open ISKA World Championships: Shatters All Attendance Records in 2025 (Part 3)

How the US Open Benefits Your Martial Arts School Student Motivation and Goal Setting Use the championships as the ultimate example of what dedicated training can...

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Martial Arts Birthdays

Happy Birthday Grand Master Soon Ho Lee!

All of us at Martial Arts World News and the martial arts community would like to wish Grandmaster Soon Ho Lee a very Happy...

Happy Birthday to Ernie Reyes Sr.

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Ernie Reyes Sr. a Very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Tony Jaa!

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Tony Jaa a Very Happy Birthday!

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Brandon Lee

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Brandon Lee a Very Happy Heavenly Birthday!

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In Memory Of

In Memory of Bob Wall

Martial Arts World News Magazine Remembers the Contributions Bob Wall Has Made to the Martial Arts.

In Memory of Sonny Chiba

Martial Arts World News Magazine Remembers the Contributions Sonny Chiba Has Made to the Martial Arts.

The “Godfather of Grappling” Gene LeBell Passes On At 89

Judo Gene LeBell had a tremendous influence on both professional wrestling and combat sports. He is known for bringing catch wrestling and grappling tactics...