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About Martial Arts Mentors

We Run Schools Ourselves — Then We Teach What Works

Not outsiders teaching theory. We're in the trenches, running real martial arts schools every day.

Our Story

Born out of frustration

Martial Arts Mentors was born out of frustration. Too many school owners have access to information… but not the accountability to actually implement it. We created this to change that.

Our mission is simple: help martial arts school owners build businesses that not only make a great living for their families, but also maximise the life-changing impact of martial arts in their communities. Because the truth is, most don't reach that potential… and we're here to make sure you do.

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Martial arts school owners training
20–40%
Avg. Business Growth
2,000+
Students Across Our Schools
100%
Run by Real School Owners
Meet The Mentors

The People Behind Martial Arts Mentors

Real school owners, in the trenches every day — here to hold you accountable to real results.

Mark Loughran

Co-Founder

Co-founder of Martial Arts Mentors. Together with Hakan, Mark brings over 40 years of combined experience as a martial arts school owner, instructor, and mentor — focused on building the systems and instructor pathways that let schools grow without burning out their owners.

Hakan Manav

Co-Founder

Co-founder of Martial Arts Mentors. Together with Mark, Hakan brings over 40 years of combined experience as a martial arts school owner, instructor, and mentor — known for developing high-performing instructors and building sustainable academies that thrive long-term.

What We Believe

Three things every school owner deserves

1

Real Implementation

Information alone doesn't grow a school. We focus on installing systems and holding you accountable until they stick.

2

Proven In The Trenches

Everything we teach has been built and tested in our own schools first — not borrowed from theory.

3

Freedom, Not More Work

The goal is a school that runs without you, so you get your time back while still making a bigger impact.

Ready to build a school that runs without you?

Book a free strategy call and let's map out your next step.

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