The Global Standard for Martial Arts Schools

The Standard for Modern
Martial Arts Schools.

ASA is a global association of school owners raising the bar for professionalism, profitability, and the role of martial arts in family life. Built for owners ready to grow a serious business — and lead an industry worth leading.

Trusted by hundreds of school owners.

Grow with proven systemsMarketing, enrollment, and retention frameworks built by operators running 6- and 7-figure schools.
Lead with a real networkSit at the same table as the most respected school owners in the industry.
Set the standardBe part of the movement making martial arts the #1 youth development choice for families.
What We Do

Five paths to a profitable school.

Whether you want monthly accountability, an annual deep-dive, or one-on-one strategy, we meet you where you are — and pull you forward.

Bi-Weekly
01 / Podcast

Black Belt Banter

Real talk on running, growing, and surviving a martial arts business — with the operators who’ve actually built it. Free, bi-weekly, and worth the drive.

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Monthly
02 / Coaching

ASA Live

Live monthly group coaching with Master Chan Lee and a brotherhood of high-performing school owners. Marketing, operations, leadership — every month, every angle.

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Oct 2026
03 / Event

ASA Summit 2026

Three days. Las Vegas. The most ambitious school owners in the industry under one roof, mapping out the next chapter of growth, profitability, and legacy.

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Coming Soon
04 / Lead Generation

ASA Lead Generation

Your enrollment engine — done-for-you ad systems, lead scoring, and automated follow-up that turns clicks into trial enrollments while you stay on the floor.

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1-on-1
05 / Consulting

ASA Growth Consulting

Private consulting for owners ready to scale to multi-location, install premium pricing, or build a sellable business. We architect the system; you execute it.

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Live CoachingMaster Chan Lee at an ASA Live coaching session
ASA Live · Monthly Coaching

Stronger Students. Stronger School.

The monthly coaching room where serious school owners get their hands on the same systems running today’s most profitable schools — leads, enrollment, retention, referrals, and team. Hosted live by Master Jimmy Hong with Master Chan Lee and the ASA Team.

  • Live monthly group coaching with Master Jimmy Hong
  • Frameworks for lead gen, enrollment, retention, and referrals
  • Real numbers from real schools — not theory
  • Private community of high-performing owners
  • Recordings, templates, and SOPs you can deploy this week
ASA Summit 2026 — Learn, Network, Grow. October 1-3, 2026 at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
The Industry Event

Three days that change your school.

The flagship gathering for serious martial arts school owners. Strategy, systems, and stage-shaking conversations — plus the connections that will compound for the next decade of your business.

Doors Open In
152
Days
October 1–3, 2026Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
The ASA Team

Led by Masters. Built for Owners.

Decades of mat time, dojang ownership, and business expertise — guiding the next generation of martial arts school owners.

Master Chan Lee, ASA Co-Founder
Co-Founder

Master Chan Lee

President

Master Jimmy Hong, ASA Co-Founder
Co-Founder

Master Jimmy Hong

Black Belt Banter and ASA Live Host

Master Tony Chung, ASA Board Member
ASA Board Member

Master Tony Chung

ASA Growth Consultant

Master Jay Lee, ASA Board Member
ASA Board Member

Master Jay Lee

Director of Operations

Master Philip Jeung, ASA Board Member
ASA Board Member

Master Philip Jeung

Chief Strategist

Coming Soon

ASA Lead Generation. Your Enrollment Engine.

A done-for-you system purpose-built for martial arts schools. Smart ad campaigns, lead scoring, and automated follow-up that turns clicks into trial enrollments — while you stay on the floor.

  • Targeted Meta & Google ad campaigns tuned for parents in your zip code
  • Smart lead scoring so your front desk only calls the hot ones
  • Automated SMS & email nurture sequences that book trials on autopilot
  • Live performance dashboard with ROI you can actually read
Lead Pipeline
Live
Sarah M.
Trial Booked · 2m ago
Hot · 92
Daniel R.
Form Filled · 14m ago
Hot · 87
Jenna K.
Nurture · 1h ago
Warm · 64
Marcus T.
Re-engaged · 3h ago
Warm · 58
147
Leads / 30d
38%
Trial → Enroll
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The Podcast

Black Belt Banter

The go-to podcast for martial arts school owners who want to run better schools and build stronger businesses. Real conversations on retention, enrollment, marketing, staff, and growth — no fluff, just practical insight from operators who get it.

New episodes drop every other week — packed with value, free to listen.

With thousands of views and listens every month, Black Belt Banter is a trusted resource for school owners across the industry.

What Listeners Are Saying

Real reviews from real school owners.

Black Belt Banter listeners and ASA Live members share what’s actually moved the needle in their schools.

★★★★★
I listen to a lot of industry podcasts. Yours is my top favorite for actionable info!
@REKEOJYouTube · Black Belt Banter
★★★★★
These are great! And ASA Live is well worth it.
@jonathanfrost944YouTube · Black Belt Banter
★★★★★
So glad I found this podcast. It’s real instructors, real information, and not a sales pitch. Great job!
@MilesVarichakTKDYouTube · Black Belt Banter
★★★★★
This channel is a great resource for school owners. The content covers all three aspects of martial arts — body, mind, and spirit. Keep up the great work, thank you for sharing.
@RodsShimMyungDoKendallYouTube · Black Belt Banter
Your Move

Ready to grow your school?

Book a free, no-obligation 30-minute strategy call with the ASA team. We’ll diagnose your biggest growth bottleneck and give you a clear next step — whether you work with us or not.

No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.