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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

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

MAW News: We’ve been talking a fair amount about culture and how that sort of fills in the gaps and you’ve already described today...

New Leadership at Kukkiwon Brings Fresh Hope for Taekwondo Dojangs Everywhere

For martial arts school owners around the world it’s worth paying attention to what’s happening at the center of our art’s global community. In...

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

AMSkids will Increase Enrollment and Income

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Latest Columns

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Magic of Daily Motivation

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most motivated of them all?” As a martial arts instructor, I’ve always believed in the power of words....

What Makes A Good Instructor? (Part 1)

If you are a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and you want to become an instructor, you might be wondering how to go...

The Art And Science of Free Style Sparring and Point MMA (Part 3)

Are you technically ready? My quest has always been about helping others find that martial truth that frees me from my past, breaking free...

A Gaseous World (Part 1)

“A mountain never yields to the wind no matter how strong it is.” –Zen quote For Zygmunt Bauman, our time is characterized by liquefying the...

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...

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Martial Arts Marketing Tools & Tips

Create a Healthy Income for Your School with Higher Retention and Enrollment from the Be Fighter Fit Promotion!

March is National Nutrition month, so it's a great opportunity to highlight the importance of nutrition in daily life and in the martial arts.

Start an Intense Martial Arts Marketing Campaign

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!

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Martial Arts Business Videos

Marketing for Easter

Master Paul Melella discusses a powerful Easter promotion and some other holiday promotions to use throughout the year.

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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

GRANDMASTER Tim McCarthy: Master Educator; Inspiring Role Model (Part 4)

Expanding the Audience Now that Grandmaster McCarthy is retired from actively teaching classes and developing programs for the martial arts industry, he has expanded his...

GRANDMASTER Tim McCarthy: Master Educator; Inspiring Role Model (Part 3)

The 4 Dimensions of Martial Arts Education Grandmaster McCarthy sees martial arts as an education system that addresses four key dimensions of the human experience:...

GRANDMASTER Tim McCarthy: Master Educator; Inspiring Role Model (Part 2)

The Art of Teaching: Treating Students Fairly not Equally As a young educator, Grandmaster McCarthy believed (as many do) that fairness meant treating all students...

The Secrets to Summer Success – Martial Arts Summer Camp

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

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Cool Martial Arts Stuff

Relax & Watch This Soothing Footage of Tai Chi Students Training on Wudang Mountain

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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

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?

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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 to Mark Dacascos!

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Mark Dacascos a Very Happy Birthday!

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Michael DePasquale Jr.

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Michael DePasquale Jr. a Very Happy Heavenly Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Joe Corley

Martial Arts World News Magazine wishes Grandmaster Joe Corley a Very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Grandmaster Clinton Robinson

Martial Arts World News Magazine Wishes Grandmaster Clinton Robinson a Very Happy 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...