Tough Economy Gives Knockout to Traditional Martial Arts Schools and MMA Conditioning Association Comes to Rescue

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2010 -- Since its creation in 1993, mixed martial arts (commonly called MMA) has redefined martial arts around the world. MMA is literally a “mix” of various traditional martial arts like Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, etc. This trend has left tens of thousands of traditional martial arts schools (pure karate, for example) with low attendance and smaller than desired receipts. To date, MMA has become a billion dollar industry with major fight leagues (UFC, Strikeforce, WEC and others) bringing in million for high-profile pay-per-view events, while at the same time, "old school" martial arts schools have suffered. The MMA Conditioning Association has created a training, certification and business system which gives the purest a plan and a way out.

MMA Conditioning Association CEO, Dr. John Spencer Ellis states, “The intent of our association is to appeal to traditionalist and neo martial artists alike. For the traditional martial arts school, it is important to honor tradition, follow your lineage and keep your history. Yet, you have to pay the bills and thrive in a challenging economy. For the ‘modern’ martial artist, it’s about a hybrid of ‘everything that works’. We feel we have served both of these markets well. A traditional school can hold its tradition while offering conditioning classes for MMA. The MMA gyms can complement their blend of mixed martial arts with well structured strength and conditioning programs.”

This struggle for martial arts business success is a classic story of honoring history while embracing change. We see it in families, schools, government and towns. With the exponential growth of MMA, it seems traditionalist now have an option to honor their history while embracing the inevitability of progress.

It's been known for decades that martial arts training for kids and adults alike help to build character, courage, confidence and relaxation, in addition to self-defense. The MMA Conditioning Association wants these benefits to continue and allow the school proprietor to financially thrive.

For details about the MMA Conditioning Association, please visit http://www.mmaca.net.

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