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Martial Arts Wealth Mastery reviews and testimonials: what school owners, industry legends, and even competitors say about Stephen Oliver’s coaching.<\/strong> Below are 80+ fully attributed reviews from Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, and published book endorsements \u2014 including named revenue results from martial arts schools, BJJ academies, MMA and Muay Thai gyms. Martial Arts Wealth Mastery holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 52 reviews.<\/p>\n\n

Industry Legends & Experts on Stephen Oliver<\/h2>\n\n

\u201cMy student, Stephen Oliver is the new generation of leaders in the Martial Arts Industry. It’s important to me to have him on my Team to really continue developing my business.\u201d
\u2014 Jhoon Rhee<\/strong>, Father of American Tae Kwon Do<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI know of no other martial arts professional who has more business experience and knowledge of how to maximize profits in the martial arts.\u201d
\u2014 Don \u201cThe Dragon\u201d Wilson<\/strong>, World Kickboxing Champion, actor\/producer (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cA work of quality\u2026 thoughtful, practical, smart and an invaluable guide for anyone seeking success and not only financially. Your book should be a text in every MBA program.\u201d
\u2014 Walter Anderson<\/strong>, Retired Chairman, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Parade Magazine<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen Oliver knows the martial arts profession as well as anyone. He brings an amazing intellect and a unique perspective honed from years in the trenches.\u201d
\u2014 Dave Kovar<\/strong>, Founder, Kovar’s Satori Academy (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen Oliver is a unique force in our field of martial arts\u2026 his methods, when applied, insure the success of his clients.\u201d
\u2014 Joe Corley<\/strong>, PKA co-founder; promoter, Battle of Atlanta (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI’ve personally helped hundreds of BJJ and MMA school owners build 6- and 7-figure schools, and I can tell you without hesitation \u2014 Stephen’s material is some of the most sound, reliable business and teaching methodology in the martial arts industry.\u201d
\u2014 Lloyd Irvin<\/strong>, BJJ\/MMA coaching legend<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMy friend Stephen Oliver is one such master who has invested years to build and test his program for creating martial arts school success. Get his book and study it.\u201d
\u2014 Stephen K. Hayes<\/strong>, Black Belt Hall of Fame; founder, To-Shin Do; author of 20 books<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to combining martial art marketing genius with the latest technologies, Stephen Oliver is the proven authority.\u201d
\u2014 Keith Hafner<\/strong>, Most Profitable Single-School Operator in the U.S.; EFC Hall of Fame<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI believe Steve to be the premier martial arts school business adviser in the world today. He is someone I trust explicitly.\u201d
\u2014 Mike McCoy<\/strong>, Co-promoter, the U.S. Open; NASKA board (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen Oliver is the ‘Maverick of Martial Arts’. His book is inspirational!\u201d
\u2014 Bill Clark<\/strong>, Industry pioneer<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI’ve known Stephen Oliver for over 40 years. He’s now the ‘Go To’ expert for veterans like myself as well as the ‘Young Guns’ in the top 1% of school owners.\u201d
\u2014 Pat Worley<\/strong>, 10th Degree Black Belt; founder, USA Karate<\/p>\n\n

\u201cOne of the nation’s most respected authorities on the ownership, management and promotion of martial arts schools.\u201d
\u2014 John Worley<\/strong>, National Karate Schools; co-promoter, Diamond Nationals (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cYou can be the best instructor in the world but that does not mean you will be a great school owner. With this man’s expertise and help, I know I am well on my way to joining him in the top 1%.\u201d
\u2014 John Chung<\/strong>, Legendary point-fighting champion<\/p>\n\n

\u201cExtraordinary Teaching captures the depth of that knowledge and shows exactly how true mastery on the mat translates into mastery in the classroom and the business.\u201d
\u2014 Troy Dorsey<\/strong>, 8-Time World Kickboxing & Boxing Champion<\/p>\n\n

\u201cOliver and Smith have cracked the code that has eluded our industry for generations\u2026 a blueprint for building institutions that forge genuine leaders while ensuring your school thrives for decades.\u201d
\u2014 Dr. Robert Goldman, MD, PhD, DO, FAASP<\/strong>, Co-founder, World Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; 9th Degree Black Belt<\/p>\n\n

\u201cFor the first time, there is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for serious martial arts school owners\u2026 a proven, step-by-step system.\u201d
\u2014 Gerard Robbins<\/strong>, 9th Dan; founder, Official Taekwondo Hall of Fame<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAn invaluable resource for school operators and educators alike. The perfect synergy between sound business practices and martial excellence.\u201d
\u2014 Cezar Borkowski<\/strong>, Founder, Northern Karate Schools \u2014 Canada’s largest multi-dojo organization<\/p>\n\n

\u201cLong recognized as one of the sharpest marketers in the industry\u2026 while the rest of the industry is just discovering the web, he has already written a book on it.\u201d
\u2014 John Graden<\/strong>, Founder, NAPMA & MAIA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cNot only was it educational and motivating, it was truly inspiring. As for the school owner in me, the knowledge was priceless.\u201d
\u2014 Frank Silverman<\/strong>, MAIA and MA Success Magazine; owner of five schools<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen was my mentor in the late 80’s and helped me take a brand new martial art school, enroll 180 students in 90 days, open 4 schools and gross over $1 million in 18 months.\u201d
\u2014 Terry Bryan<\/strong>, President, Black Belt Investor (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHe has become one of the top thought leaders in the world for the business of martial arts. Lots of people have come and gone\u2026 Stephen Oliver is still there leading the industry!\u201d
\u2014 Andrew Wood<\/strong>, Founder, Legendary Marketing; author of 70+ books (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThere are few people in our industry today that have the educational background and the practical experience that Steve does. He’s also way, way ahead of his time.\u201d
\u2014 Tom Callos<\/strong>, Martial arts industry educator<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMost books on martial arts business stop at marketing and enrollment. Extraordinary Teaching goes where others don’t \u2014 into the art and science of retention, leadership, and legacy.\u201d
\u2014 Mike Massie<\/strong>, Author, Small Dojo Big Profits<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen’s ideas, strategies and tactics are so powerful he teaches them to other business owners. I teach his philosophies to dentists, would you believe.\u201d
\u2014 Tony Gedge<\/strong>, Founder, Marketing Pirates of Dentistry (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cA great organization run by people who deeply care about their members.\u201d
\u2014 Dave Dee<\/strong>, Speaker and marketing expert (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHe has made many a millionaire\u2026 His expertise and knowledge about martial arts businesses is by far the best in the industry. Highest recommendation!\u201d
\u2014 Clara E. Minor<\/strong>, CEO, MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI’ve known Stephen Oliver and Jeff Smith for more than 30 years\u2026 a must-read for any instructor who wants to reignite their passion for teaching.\u201d
\u2014 Greg Silva<\/strong>, Martial arts industry leader<\/p>\n\n

Member Results \u2014 In Their Own Words (With Numbers)<\/h2>\n\n

Individual results vary. Full detailed write-ups of many of these stories are on our case studies page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cComing out of COVID in Seattle, I was down to just $13,000 a month\u2026 Today, I’m hitting $100,000 months with 240 active students \u2014 and there’s still so much room to grow!\u201d
\u2014 Krista Wells<\/strong>, Mercer Island Martial Arts, Mercer Island, WA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe were running in the low $20,000s per month\u2026 Then last month we hit $109,000 in revenue.\u201d
\u2014 Scott & Brandi Sullivan<\/strong>, Bam Bam Martial Arts, Houston, TX<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe went from facing closure at $7,500 to building a sustainable $100,000\/month business. This program literally saved my career.\u201d
\u2014 Jason Purcell<\/strong>, Family Black Belt Academy, Seattle, WA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAfter 20 years struggling at $16,000 gross monthly, within six months I skyrocketed to $59,000 (I have the financials to prove it). I’m now consistently over $80,000 a month.\u201d
\u2014 Ben Brown<\/strong>, Owner\/Head Coach, PHAS3 Muay Thai, Santa Rosa, CA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen we began, our gross was $25,000 to $30,000. We have grown all the way to $94,000 in February\u2026 We grossed $900,000 last year and went from 120 students to almost 300.\u201d
\u2014 Sebastian Mejias<\/strong>, Honor & Samurai \/ TI Martial Arts, Frisco, TX<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen we first joined the group we were averaging about $23 to $25,000 a month\u2026 so far this year we’re averaging $110,000 a month.\u201d
\u2014 Tim Harrison<\/strong>, TM Martial Arts, Joliet, IL<\/p>\n\n

\u201cCOVID cut me in half to $15,000\u2026 Within the first year, I doubled to $60,000. Last March, we hit $94,000 in a single month.\u201d
\u2014 Stephen Del Castillo<\/strong>, Founder, KMMA Black Belt Leadership Academy, Tampa, FL<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMy net income has gone from $22,000 to $200,000+ in a year and a half with the program.\u201d
\u2014 David Grout<\/strong>, Karate organization owner<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMy first August and September after joining, I enrolled 60 students\u2026 I went from $7,000\u2013$8,000 a month to hitting $50,000 this September.\u201d
\u2014 Riley Fyfe<\/strong>, Martial arts school owner<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen we first started, my tuition billing was roughly $13,000 a month and we were making about $25,000. Currently, my billing is close to $50,000 and our gross income is close to $75,000.\u201d
\u2014 Delfino Candia<\/strong>, America’s Best Karate Center, El Paso, TX<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen we started with Master Oliver’s Wealth Mastery Group we were struggling; now we are on track for $1 million this year.\u201d
\u2014 Jan Lappin & Rachel Luton<\/strong>, Middleburg Martial Arts, Jacksonville, FL<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHe helped me bring my business from failing to now bringing in over $70,000 a month!\u201d
\u2014 Simon Chang<\/strong>, BJJ & Muay Thai academy, Columbus, GA (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe closed out our renewal blitz at just over $200,000 for the month of December. For the first time in 15 years of school ownership we have more than a hope of an abundantly profitable school.\u201d
\u2014 Colby Winkler<\/strong>, Winkler’s Martial Arts, Mankato, MN<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe have gone from 250 students to 330 and our income went from $23K to $30K every month \u2014 and this last month, $41K.\u201d
\u2014 Brad Wenneberg<\/strong>, Fullerton Martial Arts Academy, Fullerton, CA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cOur monthly was probably around $16,000 to $18,000. Now we’re about $50,000\u2013$55,000 and still climbing. We’ve now become a professional school.\u201d
\u2014 John Cantu<\/strong>, South East Texas Martial Arts, Houston, TX<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMy normal gross was about $19,000, and that June \u2014 the month I actually implemented everything \u2014 I did $47,000.\u201d
\u2014 Duane Brumitt<\/strong>, Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy, Bradley, IL<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI could talk for days about how your program has changed my business. The price is a drop in the bucket compared to the value.\u201d
\u2014 Lloyd Irvin Jr.<\/strong>, Lloyd Irvin’s Martial Arts Academy (added $300,000 in 12 months)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cYou provided the most impressive representation of Martial Arts success I have ever seen in one place.\u201d
\u2014 David Shirley<\/strong>, 8th Degree Black Belt, Villari’s Martial Arts Centers (added $250,000 in 12 months)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cBecause of last year’s Bootcamp, my company had a major jump in quality, gross and net.\u201d
\u2014 Terry W. Brumley<\/strong>, President, Taekwondo University (added $180,000 in 12 months)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMy own personal school grew from about 40 students to just under 200 in less than two years\u2026 Stephen Oliver, in my opinion, is a business and marketing genius.\u201d
\u2014 Larry D. Shealy, BS, MBA<\/strong>, Jacksonville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (LinkedIn recommendation)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWithin 5 years we doubled our monthly revenue. And within the last 2 years it has doubled again!\u201d
\u2014 Karis Velut<\/strong>, MAW member since 2014<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe were able to add over $10,000 to our monthly billing in a very short period by following the tuition and upgrade strategies.\u201d
\u2014 Michael Parella<\/strong>, Master Parella’s ATA, North Kingstown, RI<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWe were able to grow past 300 students and finally operate like a professional business\u2026 work on the business, not just in it.\u201d
\u2014 Mike Gobbi<\/strong>, Professional Martial Arts Academy, Rocky Hill, CT<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf you want to be one of the best (and earn more than the rest) you must be taught by the best. Just enrolled 17 new members in the first 8 days of January.\u201d
\u2014 Oliver Drexler<\/strong>, School owner, Germany<\/p>\n\n

\u201cFollowing their advice I had 50 more leads than usual check out my academy my first month in the program.\u201d
\u2014 Hayden Buckner<\/strong>, Academy owner (Google review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWith the ideas and help of Master Oliver we will likely quadruple our gross at each of four locations. It is truly the difference between feast and famine!\u201d
\u2014 Art Mason<\/strong>, Founder, The Peaceful Warriors’ Martial Arts Institute; 6th Dan<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI learned more about teaching and running a school in two days than I had in the previous twenty years. Your knowledge is universal, as evidenced by our success in New Zealand.\u201d
\u2014 Grant Buchanan<\/strong>, 6th Degree Black Belt, Mile High Karate Tauranga, New Zealand<\/p>\n\n

What Members Say<\/h2>\n\n

\u201cStephen Oliver’s Program is the Disney of Martial Arts Business! This program has taught me more in the past 2 years than in the previous decade.\u201d
\u2014 Travis Tooke<\/strong>, Team Tooke Mixed Martial Arts, Houston, TX (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cOther than finding my wife, meeting him and deciding to work with him was the best business decision I have ever made.\u201d
\u2014 Marty Callahan<\/strong>, Chief Instructor, Shotokan Karate Leadership School, Santa Rosa, CA<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMaster Oliver’s depth of knowledge, real life experience and sincere desire for you to succeed makes it an easy choice in a sea of consultants\u2026 a person of unwavering INTEGRITY.\u201d
\u2014 Geoff Cielo<\/strong>, King Tiger Martial Arts, Virginia Beach, VA (31 years in business)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIn just one year with the program, I gained the business expertise that four years of traditional martial arts training never provided.\u201d
\u2014 Paul Gruschow<\/strong>, Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness, Rochester, NY<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI had been in business for 20 years and thought I had it all figured out. I was wrong\u2026 His insights on digital marketing are what kept our school thriving and growing.\u201d
\u2014 Shane Tassoul<\/strong>, Tassoul’s ATA Martial Arts, Green Bay, WI<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhat Stephen Oliver provides is a complete A-to-Z business system\u2026 the confidence of knowing we had a proven plan for any challenge.\u201d
\u2014 Tracy Lee<\/strong>, Victory Martial Arts, Olive Branch, MS<\/p>\n\n

\u201cShould your school qualify to work with Grandmaster Oliver, do so\u2026 you’ll earn back whatever his fee is exponentially.\u201d
\u2014 Joseph Preira<\/strong>, Success Martial Arts<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHe helped our school to the next level (like ‘The Ivy League of Martial Arts’)\u2026 the most expensive school in the area with top quality martial arts.\u201d
\u2014 Jae Jo<\/strong>, Martial arts school owner<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMaster Oliver has been at the top of this industry for decades and has really given everyone a way to succeed.\u201d
\u2014 Richard Hackworth<\/strong>, Owner, American Dragon Martial Arts<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMaster Oliver and his team can and will teach you the systems needed to run a high-quality, professional school that is profitable and remains true to your style and culture.\u201d
\u2014 Eric Sbarge<\/strong>, The Peaceful Dragon, Charlotte, NC<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThey have helped me view myself and my business with fresh eyes and regain the passion and vision for making an enormous impact as a professional martial arts academy.\u201d
\u2014 Andre T. Johnson<\/strong>, Quest Martial Arts, South Florida (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cGrand Master Oliver has been a mentor to me for over 27 years. He introduced me to Tony Robbins, Chuck Norris, Grand Master Jhoon Rhee \u2014 concepts, networks, and people that have profoundly changed my life.\u201d
\u2014 Harrison Snider<\/strong>, School owner; 27-year student (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHe really knows his market and how to take a martial arts business and turn it into sizeable profit\u2026 If you are looking for the answer on how to better market and manage your martial arts business, this is your guy!\u201d
\u2014 James Murphy<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIf you want insight into what the top 1% are doing and thinking, listen to Mr. Oliver. He provides the cutting edge of successful martial arts business systems\u2026 His information applies to ALL styles of martial art.\u201d
\u2014 David Arnebeck<\/strong>, Warrior’s Cove Martial Arts (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to teaching martial arts or the business of martial arts, Stephen is the real deal.\u201d
\u2014 David Crum<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cGreat opportunity to dramatically increase your bottom line. Very well done seminars and good follow up.\u201d
\u2014 Don Willis<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cYou need someone to set the course and throw you the rope. Master Oliver has climbed the mountain many, many times over, and he’ll get you where you want to be.\u201d
\u2014 Jeff Bartsch<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMaster Oliver has ‘been there, done that’ in every aspect of this business! He can tell you what you are doing wrong; what you are doing right; and what you need to do next.\u201d
\u2014 Bob Olinghouse<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cStephen Oliver is the go to guy in Martial Art Business!\u201d
\u2014 Troy Cheatwood<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cWant to take your business to the next level\u2026 this is the guy to work with!\u201d
\u2014 Jeff Klaubert<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cMaster Oliver is uniquely positioned to help others be successful in the martial arts business\u2026 he helps others gain the knowledge needed to be a success too.\u201d
\u2014 Mindi Godfrey<\/strong>, School owner (Facebook review)<\/p>\n\n

Book Reviews & Endorsements<\/h2>\n\n

\u201cAfter more than fifty years in this art, I can say with conviction: this is the finest modern work ever written on building a martial arts school that lasts.\u201d
\u2014 Grand Master William Clark<\/strong>, 50+ years in the martial arts (The Leadership Factory)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cHis approach to the attendance card alone could save a struggling school thousands of dollars a month. This is not theory. It’s a blueprint.\u201d
\u2014 Shihan Marc Pamfilis<\/strong>, Founder, Shihan Marc’s Karate Academy; 50 years teaching (The Leadership Factory)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cA sharp wake-up call for martial arts instructors\u2026 essential reading for anyone who wants to teach with heart and excellence and build their school.\u201d
\u2014 Marc Sigle<\/strong>, 7th Degree Black Belt; owner, Bushido Esslingen, Germany (Extraordinary Teaching)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI’ve worked with them for over a decade and trained with them at live events across the United States. I’ve seen first hand how much they care about everyone they work with.\u201d
\u2014 Adam Lux<\/strong>, 7th Degree Black Belt, DLux Martial Arts, Detroit, MI<\/p>\n\n

\u201cA remarkable hallmark writing of insights into martial arts leadership. I have used these lessons in my life achievements as a Doctor in Education and Juris Doctor of Law.\u201d
\u2014 Lorenzo Trujillo, Ed.D., J.D.<\/strong>, Attorney and educator; former Oliver school director<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI have been operating martial arts schools for over 30 years, and I wish I would have read this book back then. Get this book, read it, and apply it. It works.\u201d
\u2014 Sascha Williams<\/strong>, School operator, 30+ years (Amazon review)<\/p>\n\n

\u201cDamn! I wish I had written this book! What decent instructor is not going to want to read this?\u201d
\u2014 Marty Callahan<\/strong>, Shotokan Karate Leadership School<\/p>\n\n

Get Your Own Results<\/h2>\n\n

Call or text 1-720-256-0208<\/strong> and ask for National Director Bob Dunne to schedule a FREE school growth evaluation \u2014 or get the free book at FillYourSchool.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n