All About MAD (Making A Difference) is much more than just martial arts. Ultimately, we exist to inspire as many people as possible to live their legacy. Making a Difference is about you, and we hope the content here inspires you to elevate your life.
We help create a legacy for today's martial artist, but we are so much more. Like many of you, we are movers, shakers, dreamers, and rebels who decided to raise awareness of martial artists making a huge difference around the world. In Greek, the word is Simnos, meaning “honorable.” We seek out “honorable” men and women—those who have sacrificed for the greater good. Not for financial gains, black belt stripes, or hall of fame awards, but for those who make the world a better place every day.
Seven years ago, our daughter Haleigh and I had an idea to reach the world through martial arts and began to pray about it. The Arnold’s are a small family of dedicated souls uniting amazing people who change lives for the better. Now, here we are—connecting and learning as we seek out and meet the world’s game changers. Welcome to the future of human development through age-old martial arts traditions and many other pathways.
You might be asking, “why go through all this just to unite?” Because it takes years of sacrifice and dedication to become a fully decorated honoree who is truly “all about MAD.” We know there are thousands of people worldwide making a significant difference who deserve recognition—men and women dedicated to serving others, often without acknowledgment for their valuable impact.
We founded All About MAD because we see a need for martial arts values in our world. Most martial arts organizations focus on testing and promoting to higher degrees of Black Belt, but we are much more. We inspire, encourage, and recognize the very best—those who use martial arts techniques and a serving heart to change lives. The number of stripes, years of service, or “good ol’ boy” methods won’t get a person in.
We have created a group that elevates our people both outwardly and inwardly. We unite martial artists regardless of the size of their organization or the cost of services—focusing on internal benefits and shared values.
For us, “making a difference” is about uniting people with heartfelt praise and recognition for sacrifices made throughout their lifelong journey. We have developed a step-by-step process to gather the greatest leaders and game changers, committed to exceptional quality and never taking shortcuts.
At the heart, All About MAD is an innovative belief that these men and women deserve the best so they can be recognized and feel unstoppable. As a result of prayer and wise counsel, we are currently reaching 15 countries and 27 states. "All About Making a Difference" is soon to be recognized worldwide.
This is the result of constantly asking and seeking ways to benefit people. God has truly blessed the Arnold family, our All About MAD board of directors, our martial arts school business coaches, our official referee certification board, our North America group, our South America group, our European group as well as our website and marketing team. All About MAD is doing just that, MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
We invite you to join us in this wonderful journey. From our annual conference to our amazing events we choose to give you, and your families, the experience of a lifetime. Memories you will never forget because we set every member up for SUCCESS.
Taking courageous risks, making sacrifices, and standing out with confidence to create real change and build strong leaders.
Unwavering dedication to the cause, honoring tradition while continually moving forward for future generations.
Holding ourselves, and our members to the highest standards, uniting difference-makers, and striving to be impeccable in all we do.
Distinction reserved for those who have proven their integrity, service, and excellence through rigorous recognition processes.
Reflects the respect earned by challenging the status quo, valuing integrity over rank, and leading with dedication and fearless example.
Reminds us that true recognition belongs to those who have sacrificed and impacted lives through martial arts, honored not by titles or fame but by their lasting example.
Embodies a devoted commitment to being humble and making a difference through open hearts, generosity, and love for others.
The All About MAD team is being assembled as we speak. Our organization is multi-faceted. We are a like-minded group of believers that know who is in charge and we are in the process of allowing him to open doors only he can open. We are committed to doing our best and living by the 7 pillars of All About Making a Difference. HONORABLE, DISTINGUISHED, PROFESSIONAL, TIMELY, BOLD SACRIFICE and SELFLESS SERVICE.
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