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Enrollment & Retention
Belt Factory or Black Belt School? The Case Against the McDojo “Dilution” Critique
Critics say high-retention schools must guarantee belts to keep paying students. The case against the dilution charge, and a checklist…
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Industry History
How I Ended Up on Walker, Texas Ranger
Stephen Oliver proposed a Walker, Texas Ranger guest spot as the prize for the top fundraiser in a drive for…
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Enrollment & Retention
Charge One Fair Price, and Never Nickel-and-Dime: The Case for Professional Tuition
Stephen Oliver answers the 'outrageous fees' criticism: why professional tuition pays for full-time, highly trained staff and quality facilities, and…
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Legislation & Regulation
Connecticut’s Click-to-Cancel Law Is Now in Force, and the FTC Is Rewriting Its Own: What Martial Arts Schools With Auto-Renewing Memberships Need to Do
Since 1 July 2026 Connecticut businesses with auto-renewing contracts must send an annual reminder, let members cancel online or by…
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BJJ Corner
UFC BJJ Opens Bring the UFC Brand to Amateur Jiu-Jitsu: What Academy Owners Need to Know
UFC BJJ has launched open tournaments for amateurs, from first-time white belts to black belts, with youth and masters divisions…
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Enrollment & Retention
Boys Are Leaving Youth Sports. A New Aspen Report Says Bad Coaching Is the Top Complaint. Here Is What That Means for Martial Arts Schools.
Regular sports participation among boys aged 6 to 17 fell from 50% in 2013 to 42% in 2024, according to…
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Legislation & Regulation
Ali Boxing Revival Act Clears Senate Committee: What It Means for Boxing Gyms, and Why It Does Not Cover MMA
On 16 September 2026 the Senate Commerce Committee approved S. 5188, the Senate version of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing…
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Legislation & Regulation
Maryland Extends Combat-Sports Blood Testing Window to 90 Days: What MMA and Kickboxing Gyms Need to Know
From 1 October 2026, Maryland contestants can submit HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C results taken up to 90 days…
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Legislation & Regulation
Congress Investigates AAU Child-Safety Failures: What Karate, Taekwondo and Martial Arts School Owners Need to Know
On 7 October 2026 bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee opened an inquiry into the Amateur Athletic…
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AI Implementation
How to Find Every Local Event Near Your School in 30 Minutes With AI
One owner who said there was "really not much going on" in his area found 75 events in a single…
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