Empowering Martial Arts School Owners to Thrive Together

The Martial Arts Business Association is the leading voice for dojo owners, instructors, and martial arts entrepreneurs across America.

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MATA is the Voice of Martial Arts Business

The Martial Arts Business Association represents school owners from every discipline — from Karate and Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. We are the only industry organization whose policies are shaped directly by and for our members.
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5,000+

Member Schools

How We Support Your Success

From insurance to marketing, we provide the resources and advocacy martial arts school owners need.

Martial Arts

Build discipline, strength, focus, and confidence through structured training.

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Weapons

Learn safe and controlled traditional weapons techniques and forms.

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Kickboxing

High-energy training to improve fitness, speed, and striking skills.

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Self-Defense – Kids

Practical safety skills to build awareness and confidence in children.

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Self-Defense – Adults

Real-world defense techniques for personal safety and protection.

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Foundation Skills

Develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and core martial basics.

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Membership Benefits That Make a Difference

Join thousands of martial arts school owners who leverage MABA membership to grow their businesses and protect their livelihoods.
  • Exclusive group insurance rates saving members up to 30%
  • Marketing toolkit with proven student acquisition strategies
  • Monthly industry research reports and benchmarking data
  • Business loan programs with preferred rates
  • Access to legal document templates and consultation
  • Annual national conference and regional networking events
  • Advocacy representation at state and federal levels
  • Certification and continuing education programs

What Our Members Say

Hear from school owners who have transformed their businesses with MABA membership

“MABA helped me save over $5,000 on insurance in my first year. The legal templates alone have been invaluable for my contracts.”

Sarah Chen

Dragon Spirit Martial Arts
Austin, TX

★★★★★

“The networking at MABA conferences changed my business. I learned retention strategies that doubled my student base in 18 months.”

Marcus Williams

Elite MMA Academy
Chicago, IL

★★★★★

“When new regulations threatened to shut down schools in our state, MABA’s advocacy team fought for us. We wouldn’t be here without them.”

Jennifer Park

Rising Sun Taekwondo
Seattle, WA

★★★★★

Join Today and Ensure Your Business is Heard

Our “One Member, One Vote” policy ensures that every member has an equal say in shaping MABA’s positions. Join 5,000+ martial arts school owners who are building stronger businesses together.
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    For less than one student’s monthly tuition, you get everything you need to grow a successful martial arts school.

    Custom Website

    All-in-One Solution
    $97/Monthly
    • Custom website with Cloud Hosting, SSL, and On-Page SEO. 
    • Empower Kickboxing Curriculum
    • Rapid Confidence Course (RCC)
    • MATA Certification
    • Joe Lewis Fighting Systems
    • MATA Life Skills
    • MATA Pro-Membership
    • COBRA Defense Integration
    • John Graden Coaching YOUR TEAM!
    Click Here to Join for $97/month

    Note: We’re moving platforms, so we may need to activiate your new membership on our end, so it may not be instant but you will get full access within 24-hours at the most.

    Custom Website

    All-in-One Solution
    $995/Annual
    • $995/annually save $169
    • Custom website with Cloud Hosting, SSL, and On-Page SEO. 
    • Empower Kickboxing Curriculum
    • MATA Certification
    • Joe Lewis Fighting Systems
    • MATA Life Skills
    • MATA Pro-Membership
    • COBRA Defense Integration
    • John Graden Coaching YOUR TEAM!
    Click Here to Join for $995/annually

    Note: We’re moving platforms, so we may need to activiate your new membership on our end, so it may not be instant but you will get full access within 24-hours at the most.

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