For decades, the combat sports industry has been obsessed with the "walled garden" model. If you wanted to watch the world’s best fighters, you had
The landscape of martial arts is changing faster than a black belt’s roundhouse. It’s May 2026, and if you’re still running your academy the same
Today is a day of reflection, gratitude, and celebration. Across the country, families are gathering to honor the women who hold everything together. But in
The martial arts world is at a crossroads. For decades, the point fighting circuit has been the backbone of competitive karate and taekwondo in the
For decades, the martial arts industry has operated on what many call the "one-off" cycle. You train hard, you sign up for a weekend tournament,
For decades, the professional martial arts world has operated on a "gig worker" mindset. You train for months, you step into the cage or onto
Hey there! Dexter here. If you’ve been in the martial arts world as long as I have, you’ve probably noticed something a bit… messy. We
If you’ve been in the martial arts world for more than five minutes, you know "The Grind." You spend six months planning a single tournament
For decades, the martial arts industry has operated on a "star-at-the-top" model. You book a massive main event, sell the pay-per-view or the gate on
For decades, the martial arts industry has been built on a foundation of individual achievement and fragmented tournament circuits. While these "one-and-done" events serve a
Dexter V. Kennedy, President
National Martial Arts League, LLC.
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