Biography
Dexter V. Kennedy is a 5th Degree Black Belt, martial arts author, and the founder of the National Martial Arts League concept. With decades of experience in competitive martial arts, Kennedy has dedicated his career to answering one fundamental question: why has martial arts never produced a professional team league on the scale of the NFL, NBA, or MLB?
His answer — and his life’s work — is captured in five books that lay out the complete blueprint for transforming point martial arts from a tournament-based hobby into a city-based professional team sport with franchises, seasons, broadcast deals, and career pathways for elite athletes.
Kennedy’s vision is not theoretical. It is a detailed, actionable framework built on decades of studying both martial arts and professional sports. His books draw on the structural models of the NFL, NBA, and other major leagues to show exactly how martial arts can make the same transition — and why the time to act is now.
Based in South Carolina, Kennedy continues to write, teach, and advocate for the professionalization of martial arts. He is available for speaking engagements, consulting, and media appearances.
