Where purpose-driven martial arts schools grow stronger together.
Lead With Purpose. Grow With Support. Impact With Power. When you join Making A Difference (MAD) as a school owner, you’re not just running classes — you’re stepping into a national movement that strengthens schools, supports Veterans, and elevates the entire martial arts community. Whether you want to expand your influence, certify your team, attract more students, or give your school a mission bigger than yourself… Making A Difference (MAD) gives you the platform, tools, and community to make it happen.
Strong Schools Change Communities.
Being a martial arts school owner shouldn’t feel like a solo mission. Making A Difference (MAD) gives school owners access to the three things they need most:
Tools, Training, and Support To Help You Win — On and Off the Mat.
Leadership U
A training series that develops instructors, assistant instructors, and program directors.
Making A Difference (MAD) Certification Pathways
National Tournament Access
Bring your students to Making A Difference (MAD) events where every match funds a mission.
Community Support & Relief Grants
Marketing & Purpose-Driven Branding
Give parents a reason to choose your school:
“We train champions — and we serve our community.”
You’re not just running a program.
You’re becoming part of a mission bigger than your mat.
Your School Helps Change Lives.
Every time you join a Making A Difference (MAD) event, earns a certification, trains a leader, or participates in a fundraiser, you’re helping:
Ready to Lead With Purpose? Here’s Your Next Step.
Every time your school joins a MAD event, earns a certification, trains a leader, or participates in a fundraiser, you’re helping:
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