Archive for February, 2001

Martial Arts Business – How Rich Instructors Charge For Their Programs.

Friday, February 23rd, 2001
Martial Arts Business - How Rich Instructors Charge For Their Programs.

When most instructors decide to open a martial arts business they have no idea of what they should charge in order to run a successful school, stay in business and make a profit.

Most instructors will do their calculations in reverse. They will start with what they think they CAN charge rather than what they actually need or prefer to charge.

After studying over 1000 school owners, some of them multimillionaires I (more…)

Nothing New Under the Sun: Mixed Martial Arts Bears Striking Resemblance to Ancient Greek Pankration

Friday, February 2nd, 2001
Nothing New Under the Sun: Mixed Martial Arts Bears Striking Resemblance to Ancient Greek Pankration

A lot can change in 2,650 years. Apparently, though, when it comes to sports, everything old is new again. At least when it comes to the sport that boasts the fastest-growing popularity in the U.S. today: Mixed Martial Arts.

But whether you call it Mixed Martial Arts or Ultimate Fighting, this sport is far from modern. Combining Greco-Roman wrestling with a variety of martial arts techniques, the sport closely resembles the free-form a (more…)