As part of its unprecedented Maximum Impact bonus package, NAPMA is giving all new members a $500 gift certificate from Century Martial Arts Supply, redeemable for uniforms, belts and sparring gear.

That gift certificate, is worth $500 in wholesale value. You will easily double the value of your $500 Century order when you sell the inventory at retail in your pro shop. The $1,000 that you generate will more than pay for your upgrade to Maximum Impact, thus making all other member benefits, educational materials and bonus items FREE.| more >>

NAPMA announces that How To Build the Martial Arts School of Your Dreams, NAPMA President Rob Colasanti’s newest book, is now printed and available to members and professionals throughout the industry.

Subtitled, Earn A Great Living Without Compromising Your Integrity, the new book is 81 chapters of Colasanti’s insight, strategic thinking and honest advice to helpany instructor grow a successful and prosperous martial arts school of any art or style. | more >>

NAPMA President Rob Colasanti recently announced that NAPMA and Joe Lewis Fighting Systems are jointly developing new projects and opportunities to benefit all NAPMA members.

The vitality of their growing relationships was in evidence at the Joe Lewis Fighting Systems’ Annual Research Conference, November 2 – 5, in Tampa, Fla., where Colasanti was invited to be a featured speaker and participated in several of the training sessions. | more >>

NAPMA Enews is your sneak peak at the next Professional Package before it arrives at your front door. You can begin your next 30 days of planning early—and those extra days could make all the difference to your school’s growth and bottom line.

Every NAPMA Enews also includes a free and exclusive strategic report as well as a calendar of future industry events where you can meet and talk with NAPMA staff members. Motivate your staff and students with the Quote of the Month.| more >>

Rob Colasanti, NAPMA president, announces the launch of NAPMA’s Maximum Impact Membership Program. Current members will be “grandfathered in” for only $179 per month and receive an outstanding package of bonus gifts.
Colasanti emphasized that the Edge MMA Program is an “added-value” member benefit; it does not replace any content in the Professional Package. | more >>

Rob Colasanti, NAPMA president, announced that NAPMA welcomed 73 new members during the month of September, which is the 20th consecutive month of positive membership growth.

“More important than the actual number of new members willing to try NAPMA is that so many of them recognize almost immediately how beneficial and supportive a NAPMA membership can be,” said Colasanti. “Various members of the NAPMA staff receive positive comments virtually every day from new members who have also experienced positive growth in their enrollments, retention rates and revenues.” | more >>

Bob Sillick, NAPMA creative director, announces the completion of a new series of birthday cards now available to all members to help them build stronger relationships with their students, which leads to improved retention. Two of the new cards feature Little Ninjas characters that are very popular with preschoolers at hundreds of schools. Students who receive them will be reminded of the fun and excitement of their martial arts classes—and why they want more. | more >>

NAPMA President Rob Colasanti has named Mark Graden, NAPMA’s director of martial arts curriculum.

In his new role, Graden will continue to produce and manage audio and video materials for the Professional Package, NAPMA Squared Package and NAPMA curriculum, staff development and specialty programs. He will also work closely with Colasanti and Bob Sillick, NAPMA creative director, to plan and develop continuing education and marketing support materials to benefit members throughout the year. | more >>

The staff of Martial Arts Professional magazine has recently completed the development of a new classified section, allowing NAPMA members and instructors throughout the industry to advertise and place notices in the magazin  at a lower cost than display advertising.

“Those interested in classified advertising should contact me directly with their questions and ad copy,” said Jay Morgan, MAPro advertising director. “Examples of ad content include equipment for sale, such as mats; schools for sale; tournament | more >>

NAPMA President Rob Colasanti is pleased to announcethat the first installment of NAPMA’s new Edge MixedMartial Arts Program appears in this month’s package. The program is free to all NAPMA members and will include a series of at least 12 NAPMA Innovations DVD segments and matching Black Belt Teaching Mini-Reports from Terry Riggs, NAPMA member and MMA school owner. Mark Graden, NAPMA’s director of martial arts curriculum, originated the concept for the Edge MMA program, and is spearheading the project to bring the curriculum to the NAPMA membership. | more >>

NAPMA announces that How To Build the Martial Arts School of Your Dreams, NAPMA President Rob Colasanti’s newest book, is now printed and available to members and professionals throughout the industry.

Subtitled, Earn A Great Living Without Compromising Your Integrity, the new book is 81 chapters of Colasanti’s insight, strategic thinking and honest advice to helpany instructor grow a successful and prosperous martial arts school of any art or style.
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Century Fitness, Inc. recently announced that the 2007 Martial Arts SuperShow is scheduled for July 5, 6 and 7, Thursday through Saturday, at the MGM Grand.

It’s never too early to mark your calendar for this important educational and entertaining weekend. Great speakers and instructors will help to guide you toward success; networking with other professionals will “net” an incomegenerating idea or a solution to a nagging problem; | more >>

NAPMA’s monthly Enews is free to all NAPMA members, non-members and anyone interested in learning why NAPMA is the industry’s largest and leading professional association.

Your subscription to the NAPMA Enews will cost you nothing more than the time it takes to provide us with your email address.
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All NAPMA members are encouraged to be active members. Your input is welcomed to help the NAPMA staff shape the future of the association and the materials and information provided in every NAPMA package and program. “NAPMA has gathered and developed a professional staff with a broad range of skills and experiences that contribute every day to the success of NAPMA and its members,” said Aly Yormark, NAPMA assistant membership director. “To maximize our joint success, we need all members to contribute their practical recommendations that will benefit everyone.” | more >>