I’ve devoted my career to helping martial arts professionals achieve “Success Without Selling Out.”

Since 1993 my passion has been helping martial arts school and club owners reach as many students as they can with high quality programing that is safe, effective and meets the needs of both the instructor and the student. The instructor must have a system for consistency and support that will allow him to devote his or her focus to the school without outside concerns of making ends meet. Plus, the program must meet and exceed the students needs and expectations in obtaining the benefits that the school offers the student.

MATA Director John Graden’s Career Timeline

2008 – Author, The Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your Brain for Success
2006 – Founder, Pro-Star Mixed Martial Arts
2004 – Founder, Martial Arts Teachers’ Association
2003 – Author, The Truth About the Martial Arts Business
1998 – Author, How to Open and Operate a Successful Martial Arts School
1997 – Founder – American Council on Martial Arts (ACMA)
1995 – Founder – Martial Arts Professional Magazine
1994 – Founder – National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA)
1993 – Author, Black Belt Management