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Widely recognized as the man who revolutionized the martial arts industry, John Graden launched organizations such as NAPMA (National Association of Professional Martial Artists), ACMA (American Council on Martial Arts), and MATA (Martial Arts Teachers Association). Graden also introduced the first trade magazine for the martial arts business, Martial Arts Professional.John Graden’s latest book, The Truth about the Martial Arts Business looks into key strategies involved in launching a martial arts business and includes Graden’s own experience as a student, a leader and a business owner.Graden is the author of six books including The Truth about the Martial Arts Business, The Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your Brain for Success, Mr. Graden has been profiled by hundreds of international publications including over 20 magazine cover stories and a comprehensive profile in the Wall Street Journal.Presentations include: The Impostor Syndrome, Black Belt Leadership, The Secret to Self Confidence, and How to Create a Life Instead of Making a Living, John has taught his proven and unique principles of success to thousands of people on three continents since 1987.From keynote presentations for thousands to one-on-one coaching sessions, John Graden is a dynamic speaker, teacher, and media personality who brings passion and entertainment to his presentations.
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    Your Martial Arts Ensemble

    I have written several articles about Finding Your Own Voice as a martial arts professional. I’d like this article to focus on some typical martial artist characters. When you meet these guys you’ll know they have not yet found their own voice. Read: Your Martial Arts Ensemble Read

    By: John Graden | 13/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    Know Your Voice

    I was the guy who created Cardio Karate in 1996, two years before the Tae Bo craze. I told the industry this was coming and that it was going to be big. But I never hid the fact that I would never teach a Cardio Karate class. I am a kickboxer, not a kick dancer. I have zero interest in kicking to an eight-beat. Read: Know Your Voice Read

    By: John Graden | 13/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    Where I Lost My Way

    When you are riding the wave of your martial arts career, know who you are, and why you are doing this. When I became a billing client of EFC, I attended one of their seminars in Atlanta. Read: Where I Lost My Way Read

    By: John Graden | 12/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    We Revere the Innovators of Change

    Gichin Funakoshi, the father of Japanese karate, is renowned – and deservedly so – for making massive changes to Okinawan karate so it would be more acceptable to the Japanese. We have great systems like Shotokan today as a direct result of his efforts. Read: We Revere the Innovators of Change Read

    By: John Graden | 12/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    Finding Your Own Voice

    In an advice column, a 15-year-old boy wrote, “I am 15, I have zits, my voice is still high, and no girl wants anything to do with me. What should I do?” The answer was really good. Read: Finding Your Own Voice Read

    By: John Graden | 12/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    Managing Conflicting Goals

    When you finally open your own martial arts school, the control factor continues to be an influence. It is important to make follow-up calls to people who have inquired about your school but never joined. In order to make these important calls, you need to get motivated. Read: Managing Conflicting Goals Read

    By: John Graden | 12/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    A Career in the Martial Arts: From Student to Instructor

    If you are a martial arts instructor today, odds are that you began teaching classes for your instructor shortly before or after you earned your black belt. You became a good teacher, but you were still under the control of your instructor, and you loyally taught and followed his syllabus. Read: A Career in the Martial Arts: From Student to Instructor Read

    By: John Graden | 06/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    The Golden Child of Martial Arts

    In time, like me, many of you became the “golden child” of your martial arts school. You trained harder than anyone, and you were the best or one of the best students in the school. Read: The Golden Child of Martial Arts Read

    By: John Graden | 05/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    The Genesis of the Core Dynamics

    I was lucky that my instructors never abused my loyalty. Every instructor I worked with – Hank Farrah, Walt Bone, and Joe Lewis – took me under his wing and made me a protégé. But, as the head of the world’s largest martial arts professional association (NAPMA), I’ve heard countless horror stories of master instructors abusing the loyalty of their top students. Guess who tend to be the top students? Guys and girls like you and me. Read: The Genesis of the Core Dynamics Read

    By: John Graden | 05/07/2009 | Martial Arts

    The Rainbow of Rank

    As a kid, you can’t choose your school, your parents, your city, your neighborhood, or much of anything else about your environment. You have no control and, when the situation is negative and intimidating, that debilitating feeling can stick with you for life. Martial arts changes all that. The rank system provides a direct path to respect that you control by training hard, following the rules, and enduring. Read: The Rainbow of Rank Read

    By: John Graden | 05/07/2009 | Martial Arts
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