It has been a pretty busy time around here lately.  A lot more information has gone online in the Martial Arts Styles section, and more is still coming.  I’ve finished up my initial work on the list of Judo Schools, and I’ve gotten started work on building up the listings for Tae Kwon Do Schools.  Unfortunately, it doesnt really matter how many schools I list if you cant find what you’re looking for.  So I am pleased to announce that we are working on a proper database of Martial Arts Schools.  This will allow for better searching, more information, fewer mistakes/duplicates, and just generally make the site much more useful for you.  Hopefully that will come online in the next week or two.  I am also working with some local martial arts schools to try to get some unique and high quality lessons/tutorials online – stay tuned for that.

Is there anything you want to see?  Anything you love about the site, or anything you hate?  Tell me.  This site is for all of you – and I want to make it the best it can be.

Choosing a martial arts school is very different from choosing any other kind of training because there is actually no single regulatory body for such schools. Anyone can easily acquire a business license and set up a martial arts school in a rented studio. Even the Better Business Bureau does not help much in this regard. That is why you have to be extra cautious in selecting these schools and should not make money or convenience your prime parameters in making the decision.
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