Industry News
2026 Tournament & Conference Calendar: Dojo Owners' Guide
ProMAC, MAIN Event, and Martial Summit anchor an unprecedented conference calendar while UFC 328's upset and packed IBJJF regionals reshape competitive strategy.
Athlete Development
Dojo Business
Martial Arts for Athletes: Cross-Training Programming Guide
Michigan State research shows multi-sport athletes face fewer injuries. How dojos can program martial arts as cross-training for youth athletes in 2026.
Instructor Education
Biomechanics-Informed Instruction in US Dojos (2026)
US martial arts schools are adopting alignment, joint-safety, and stance-adaptation coaching as peer-reviewed research links biomechanics to injury reduction and retention.
Dojo Business
Hybrid Martial Arts Gyms: Fusing Strength & Conditioning
Why dojo owners are integrating strength and conditioning into core programs, boosting per-student revenue 30% and capturing new demographics in 2026.
Industry Trends
Strength Classes as Core Revenue for US Martial Arts Gyms
Why US dojos are integrating structured strength and conditioning into core programming, the science validating hybrid training, and how fusion classes diversify revenue.