Empowering Martial Arts School Owners to Thrive Together
The Martial Arts Business Association is the leading voice for dojo owners, instructors, and martial arts entrepreneurs across America.
MATA is the Voice of Martial Arts Business
The Martial Arts Business Association represents school owners from every discipline — from Karate and Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. We are the only industry organization whose policies are shaped directly by and for our members.
- 5Insurance
- 5Training
- 5Marketing
- 5Legal
- 5Finance
- 5Operations
5,000+
Member Schools
How We Support Your Success
From insurance to marketing, we provide the resources and advocacy martial arts school owners need.
Martial Arts
Build discipline, strength, focus, and confidence through structured training.
Weapons
Learn safe and controlled traditional weapons techniques and forms.
Kickboxing
High-energy training to improve fitness, speed, and striking skills.
Self-Defense – Kids
Practical safety skills to build awareness and confidence in children.
Self-Defense – Adults
Real-world defense techniques for personal safety and protection.
Foundation Skills
Develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and core martial basics.
$2M+
Saved Annually
Membership Benefits That Make a Difference
Join thousands of martial arts school owners who leverage MABA membership to grow their businesses and protect their livelihoods.
- Exclusive group insurance rates saving members up to 30%
- Marketing toolkit with proven student acquisition strategies
- Monthly industry research reports and benchmarking data
- Business loan programs with preferred rates
- Access to legal document templates and consultation
- Annual national conference and regional networking events
- Advocacy representation at state and federal levels
- Certification and continuing education programs
What Our Members Say
Hear from school owners who have transformed their businesses with MABA membership
“MABA helped me save over $5,000 on insurance in my first year. The legal templates alone have been invaluable for my contracts.”
Sarah Chen
Dragon Spirit Martial Arts
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
“The networking at MABA conferences changed my business. I learned retention strategies that doubled my student base in 18 months.”
Marcus Williams
Elite MMA Academy
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
“When new regulations threatened to shut down schools in our state, MABA’s advocacy team fought for us. We wouldn’t be here without them.”
Jennifer Park
Rising Sun Taekwondo
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA