Are The UFC And MMA Helping Or Hurting The Martial Arts Industry?

It’s an important question to ask, and one that I don’t think has been asked enough… I certainly have my own opinions on this, but I want to know what you think. I think it’s time for the opinion of the instructors and school owners out there to be heard, one way or another. So, [...]

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Martial Arts Consulting – When Platitudes Attack

My Pet Peeve – When Platitudes Are Passed Off As Solid Martial Arts Business Advice I see it all the time in our industry. Some “guru” writes an article that at first gives the impression of providing solid business advice… But as soon as you read past the opening paragraph, you know you’ve been had, [...]

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The Way of The Typewriter

Evolve or Die? Businesses and industries change. There’s nothing earth-shattering about that statement. However, sometimes the world changes around businesses, and unless they adapt to the changing business climate, they can easily go the way of the typewriter. Once hailed as the most revolutionary technological innovation to come along since the Gutenberg press, you’d be [...]

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On Martial Arts Business Consultants

“Consulting”, The Next Great Career Opportunity in Martial Arts Did you know you could make a million dollars as a “martial arts business consultant”? Oh, it must be true because… everyone is doing it. But let me tell you a couple of secrets about “consultants” – Just because you can do something well, doesn’t mean [...]

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UFC Announces Launch of National Chain of Gyms – Do You Need To Be Worried?

Well, I said I didn’t see it happening anytime soon, but it looks like the UFC may coming to your home town after all. And it ain’t going to be pretty. Yesterday, Dana White of the UFC announced the launch of a nationwide chain of UFC branded gyms. White says he’s partnered with a private [...]

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