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Does the Martial Arts Industry Own the Anti-Bullying Market? Some questions and stats, and one awesome resource.

By Tom Callos • Apr 15th, 2009 • Category: The Radical Left

I am always stunned when I read the statistics on bullying in America. I’m also too often disheartened by news stories about youth violence, triggered by some form of bullying or hazing.
During the years, there has been much talk about bullying and the martial arts, but I wonder how much the martial arts industry knows […]



My Uncommon Answers to Seven Common Martial Arts Industry Issues

By Tom Callos • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: The Radical Left



The Ultimate Black Belt Test: My Suggestions to the Industry and a Protest of Sorts

By Tom Callos • Feb 9th, 2009 • Category: The Radical Left



Two Sustainable Business Practices

By Tom Callos • Jan 14th, 2009 • Category: The Radical Left



Watch the UFC to See the Ultimate Martial Art

By Tom Callos • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Radical Left



Thich Nhat Hahn: A Teacher with Much to Teach the Martial Artist

By Tom Callos • Aug 29th, 2008 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Radical Left

Before I tell you about Thich Nhat Hahn (pronounced “Tick-knot-hon”) and why you should jump on the Internet and “Google” his name AND then run to the bookstore and buy one or more of his books, let me tell you about how all of this applies to YOUR BUSINESS.
If you believe that the practice of […]



“Professional” Doesn’t Mean Clinical

By Tom Callos • Jul 18th, 2008 • Category: Martial Arts Education, The Radical Left

“Professional” is a word that is often tossed around the martial arts industry. Do I need to mention that professional doesn’t mean austere, removed, clinical, cold and distant? It doesn’t mean you have to have a “policy” for every action in your school; a student or employee handbook, spelling out every possible rule or infraction; […]



How You Market and Sell is One Thing – WHAT you Market and Sell Is Another

By Tom Callos • Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: The Radical Left

Stephen Oliver and Dan Kennedy are real experts who will help you learn HOW to market something. I know a little bit about marketing too, from experience, but what I really specialize in is talking, writing and taking action on WHAT you must market and sell. I don’t work much with what you must sell […]