Two Ways to Own a Professional Black Belt Academy
Whether you're a first-time investor or an existing school owner, there's a path designed for your situation.
15+
Locations
40+
Years Experience
4+
Martial Arts Systems
10,000+
Students Trained
Which Path Is Right for You?
Path 01
New Investor
No martial arts experience required.
Open your own Professional Black Belt Academy from the ground up. We provide the brand, the systems, the curriculum, and the training. You hire certified instructors — we certify them.
- No martial arts background needed
- Semi-passive ownership options available
- Four programs from day one
- Full HQ support and systems
Path 02
Affiliate Program
Already running a martial arts school?
Keep your name, your brand, and the community trust you've built. Gain access to PBA's proven business systems, sales processes, marketing, and curriculum. Our goal is to blend your proven systems with ours — creating an even stronger foundation for growth.
- Keep your existing brand and students
- Add the After-School Leadership Program
- Access PBA curriculum and rank systems
- Lower entry point than a full franchise
What Sets Us Apart
Four Revenue Programs
Kids Martial Arts, Teen & Adult, After-School Leadership, and Summer Camp — multiple income streams from one location.
40+ Years of Systems
Four decades of refined curriculum, operations, and marketing. You're not building from scratch — you're plugging into a proven model.
Full HQ Support
National headquarters in Prosper, TX. Business training, marketing systems, instructor certification, and ongoing field support.
Four Steps to Opening Your Location
01
Initial Conversation
Connect with our franchise team to explore fit, territory availability, and your goals.
02
Review the FDD
We share the Franchise Disclosure Document and unit economics for full transparency.
03
Discovery Day
Visit our headquarters in Prosper, TX. Meet the team, see the systems, ask everything.
04
Finalize & Launch
Sign your agreement and start your launch with full HQ support behind you.
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