Martial Arts Teachers' Association

Empowering the Future of Martial Arts

Join the leading association dedicated to elevating martial arts schools, instructors, and businesses worldwide.
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Who We Are

MATA is the Voice of
Martial Arts Business

For over two decades, the Martial Arts Teachers' Association has been the definitive authority in martial arts business education, certification, and advocacy.

Advocacy

Championing the interests of martial arts professionals at every level.

Standards

Setting industry benchmarks for instruction quality and school operations.

Community

Connecting thousands of school owners and instructors across the globe.

Representation

Giving martial arts businesses a unified voice in the industry.
Our Services

How We Support
Your Success

Everything you need to enroll more students, retain them longer, and build a thriving martial arts business.

Proven Curriculum

Complete White to Black Belt curriculum designed for maximum student retention and skill mastery.

Custom Websites

Professional school websites with cloud hosting, SSL, and SEO to attract new students online.

Instructor Certification

Industry-recognized MATA certification programs that elevate your teaching credentials.

Expert Coaching

Direct access to world-caliber coaches and martial arts business mentors for personalized guidance.

Business Growth

Strategies, tools, and support systems to scale enrollment and increase student retention.

Life Skills Program

Comprehensive character development curriculum for kids, teens, and adult students.

Lesson Plan

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.

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Weapons

Learn safe and controlled traditional weapons techniques and forms.

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Kickboxing

High-energy training to improve fitness, speed, and striking skills.

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Self-Defense – Kids

Practical safety skills to build awareness and confidence in children.

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Self-Defense – Adults

Real-world defense techniques for personal safety and protection.

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Foundation Skills

Develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and core martial basics.

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Membership

Benefits That Make
a Difference

Everything you need to enroll more students, retain them longer, and build a thriving martial arts business.

Custom Website

All-in-One Solution
$97/Monthly
  • Custom website with Cloud Hosting, SSL, and On-Page SEO. 
  • Empower Kickboxing Curriculum
  • Rapid Confidence Course (RCC)
  • MATA Certification
  • Joe Lewis Fighting Systems
  • MATA Life Skills
  • MATA Pro-Membership
  • COBRA Defense Integration
  • John Graden Coaching YOUR TEAM!
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Note: We're moving platforms, so we may need to activiate your new membership on our end, so it may not be instant but you will get full access within 24-hours at the most.

Custom Website

All-in-One Solution
$995/Annual
  • $995/annually save $169
  • Custom website with Cloud Hosting, SSL, and On-Page SEO. 
  • Empower Kickboxing Curriculum
  • MATA Certification
  • Joe Lewis Fighting Systems
  • MATA Life Skills
  • MATA Pro-Membership
  • COBRA Defense Integration
  • John Graden Coaching YOUR TEAM!
Click Here to Join for $995/annually

Note: We're moving platforms, so we may need to activiate your new membership on our end, so it may not be instant but you will get full access within 24-hours at the most.

Success Stories

What Our Members Say

Hear from school owners who have transformed their businesses with MATA membership

"MATA 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

★★★★★

"The networking at MATA conferences changed my business. I learned retention strategies that doubled my student base in 18 months."

Marcus Williams

Elite MMA Academy
Chicago, IL

★★★★★

"When new regulations threatened to shut down schools in our state, MATA's advocacy team fought for us. We wouldn't be here without them."

Jennifer Park

Rising Sun Taekwondo
Seattle, WA

★★★★★

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