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Grand Master Stephen Oliver in the Media<\/h2>\n
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Grand Master Stephen Oliver, MBA, 10th Degree Black Belt<\/strong>, is the founder of Mile High Karate, CEO and Chairman of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA), and the driving force behind Martial Arts Wealth Mastery. A direct student of the Jhoon Rhee lineage since 1969, he has spent four decades teaching martial arts school owners how to build profitable, professional schools through proven marketing and business systems.<\/p>\n

Media & Industry Presence<\/h3>\n

Stephen Oliver has a substantial media and industry presence centered on martial arts business, school operations, coaching, and professional development. He is best known as the founder of Mile High Karate<\/strong> (established 1983 in the Denver, Colorado area), a longtime leader in NAPMA<\/strong>, publisher and columnist for Martial Arts Professional Magazine<\/strong>, and founder and CEO of Martial Arts Wealth Mastery<\/strong>. His footprint is strongest in martial arts business and professional circles, built through sustained output \u2014 columns, books, and coaching media \u2014 and recurring features in industry publications and podcasts over 20+ years.<\/p>\n

His coverage includes detailed biographical profiles, magazine columns, features and covers, multiple books, podcast interviews, video content, and industry awards with strong peer validation. Industry writers have dubbed him the \u201cMile High Maverick\u201d for his innovative franchise and business approach. His current focus includes AI-powered scaling, BJJ and MMA expansion, and dual coaching for both martial arts schools and financial advisors.<\/p>\n

Official Bios & In-Depth Profiles<\/h3>\n

Career overviews highlight his Jhoon Rhee lineage training, the founding and scaling of Mile High Karate (multiple locations, franchise elements, 1,000+ black belts promoted), the Mile High Karate Classic NASKA World Tour event (1989\u20131999), NAPMA leadership, an MBA from the University of Denver (1992), and decades of coaching impact.<\/p>\n