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Archive Interviews
Rob Colasanti: Hitting Hard in the Martial Arts Business
A teenager’s passion for the martial arts became a professional’s quest to raise the standards of the industry, help instructors…
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Jeff Smith: Champion Fighter, Master Businessman
Jeff Smith is one of a handful of legendary fighters who did it all, and was a frequent NAPMA contributor.…
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Stephen K. Hayes: Pioneering the Ninja Arts in the West
In 1985 he was elected to the Black Belt Hall of Fame for his years of pioneering work introducing the…
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Jackie Chan: The Art of Giving Back
In this exclusive interview, movie icon, business mogul and humanitarian Jackie Chan talks about leadership, charity, maintaining tradition in the…
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Kathy Long: No More Mr. Nice Guy
She is among the most recognized women in kickboxing and was an active and frequent NAPMA contributor. During her career…
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Joe Lewis: Echo of Greatness
Joe Lewis is a legendary fighter — pioneer of kickboxing and national point-fighting champion before turning professional. He was the…
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Evander Holyfield: Real-Deal Success
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield brings a quiet dignity to a sport that is sometimes preoccupied with empty flash…
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Jackie Chan and Jet Li: The Forbidden Kingdom
We interview the martial arts legends together during the filming of “The Forbidden Kingdom.” Learn the behind-the-scenes story and the…
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Jean Claude Van Damme: Inside the Mind of the Jean Claude Van Damme
A personal interview with the international film star and martial artist. His surprising successes as a school owner and his…
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Martial Arts Business News
The People Buying Your Industry Have Never Taught a Class
389 paying academies. $21 million in payments. A GBP 27.50 gym opening in your plaza. Stephen Oliver on what this…
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