The martial arts industry has long been defined by the "neighborhood dojo" model. For decades, school owners have operated on a local scale, trading their
For decades, the martial arts industry has been built on the backs of hardworking local school owners. You know the drill: rent a storefront, hang
For the modern entrepreneur, the quest for the "next big thing" often leads to crowded rooms and saturated markets. In the world of sports, we’ve
The landscape of professional sports is shifting. While traditional giants like the NFL and NBA continue to dominate the airwaves, a new frontier is emerging:
For decades, the path of the martial arts entrepreneur was predictable. You’d spend years honing your craft, earn your black belt, open a modest dojang
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Dexter V. Kennedy is an author, founder, and visionary leading the charge in the professionalization of martial arts. For speaking engagements or consulting on the
The martial arts industry is undergoing a powerful evolution—moving beyond traditional dojos into structured, scalable franchise opportunities that are reshaping the global sports landscape. Leading this transformation
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