About

Our goal is to be the number one sport karate coverage site for competitors, spectators, judges, promoters and parents.
We strive to make competition exciting and easy.

3 Decades of training and 2 decades of providing media and information – the SportMartialArts.com Team has the experience

With over 30 years of training and 20 years of delivering top-tier media and information, the SportMartialArts.com team brings unmatched expertise. Comprised of current and former martial arts competitors from diverse backgrounds, the team is united by a shared passion for martial arts and competition. Each member has a unique story of how martial arts and tournaments have shaped their lives, fostering personal growth and success. Brought together through martial arts tournaments, we are a close-knit team dedicated to helping others experience the transformative power of martial arts competition.

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Hear The Story Of How

SportMartialArts.com was created and its mission

SportMartialArts.com began in 2000 when founder Emily Cooper used the emerging internet to share videos and photos of her students at competitions with their parents—back in the days of dial-up! What started as a grassroots effort soon attracted competitors, instructors, and promoters eager to connect through the innovative website, then called MASLinc (Martial Arts Sports League Inc). As its popularity grew, it became a hub for public recognition and connection in the martial arts community. In 2007, the name changed to SportMartialArts.com, and since then, the organization has continuously adapted to changes in the internet, the rise of social media, and the evolution of the sport itself. SportMartialArts.com remains committed to growing martial arts competition, promoting events, and inspiring the next generation of athletes while staying true to its grassroots beginnings.

For Competitors

Learn what sport martial arts is all about, how to get involved, and how to succeed. Get recognition for your accomplishments in the sport

For Instructors

Martial arts competition for your students can help distinguish you from the crowd and build a strong community within your school that will lead to success.

For Promoters

Get industry tips, resources and information on how to run a successful event and how to improve your already existing event.

For Businesses

The martial arts community is an untapped audience that meets some of the most sought after demographics. Learn how we can help you get involved.

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2020 Virtual Tour Statistics

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Why SportMartialArts.com

Makes Sense

Meet the team and discover the story behind

SportMartialArts.com

Hailing from diverse backgrounds and scattered across the United States, the SMA Team is united by a shared passion for sport martial arts competition. What began as a shared interest has grown into a close-knit group of friends dedicated to bringing recognition and growth to the sport we love.

Emily Cooper, SMA CEO

Emily Cooper

CEO

Nick Schneider

Nick Schneider

Director of Media

He's the talent, Mallory Woods

Mallory Woods

 THE  Talent

Hunter B Lyon CTO

Hunter Lyon

CTO

Corey Holzman, he does it ALL

Corey Holzman

SMA Task Juggler, Excessive Photo Taker

Ari Girelli, utility player but from New England so don't trust him

Ari Girellli

Uppity and Sketchy, Cannot Be Trusted, He Knows

Paul Hasford, Scapegoat, Blamed even if he didn't do it.

Paul Hasford

Scapegoat, He Probably Did It

Dominic Forte, Definitely Associated

Dominic Forte

Definitely Associated...Somehow

Ronny Zapata

Does Everything We Forgot In A Super Calm Manner

Sarah Myers

Green Screen Goddesss With Serious Demeanor

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