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PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation Relocates Headquarters

Philadelphia, PA. (October 24, 2008) /PRNewswire/ PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation, one of the largest operators of karate studios encompassing an exciting and diverse curriculum of martial arts techniques drawn from the Korean arts of Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, announced a series of organizational changes designed to strengthen its overall growth.

In order to provide a greater network of support and to more closely manage its nationwide operations, PRO MARTIAL ARTS relocated its national headquarters to 1055 Westlakes Drive, Berwyn, Pennsylvania. 

“Moving our headquarters to Berwyn will be a great benefit to our entire franchise system,” said Ed Samane, President and CEO of PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation. “We are investing about a million dollars in our infrastructure, including our newly completed training center and increased corporate staff in the past six months to support our continued growth.”

Along with the announcement, several key resource companies have been engaged; Semkhor Networks for Web site development, Citationgraphics for advertising and print management, Member Solutions for billing solutions and member management software, and Macho Products, Inc. for martial arts equipment and products.

“This move was made to enhance its growing infrastructure and strengthen its franchisee training,  franchisee support capabilities, as well as its brand awareness and image,” said Carl Kosnar, Managing Partner of The Kosnar Group, franchise development consultants for PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation.  He went on to say, “This is an exciting time for PRO MARTIAL ARTS.  We are expanding at a rapid pace and the new office and other infrastructure improvements help to position PRO MARTIAL ARTS to achieve tremendous growth both in the United States and internationally.”

About PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation

PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation is a membership karate studio business consisting of unique karate training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to the Grandmaster Samane System. PRO MARTIAL ARTS offers a turn-key franchise with the franchisee and staff receiving full training and ongoing support. The Company sources and trains salespeople in addition to recruiting karate instructors for its franchisees. The vast majority of our students are children and adults who are interested in child development and life skills programs.

Potential PRO MARTIAL ARTS franchisees are required to pay a $25,000 franchise fee which is included in the $84,835 to $99,875 range of capital needed to get started. Location options range from retail strip shopping centers to freestanding commercial buildings. Absolutely no previous karate training or business experience is necessary to qualify for a PRO MARTIAL ARTS franchise.

CORPORATE CONTACT: Grand Master Samane, President and CEO

FRANCHISE CONTACT: Carl J. Kosnar

PHONE: (610) 722-5600

EMAIL: franchise@promartialarts.com

WEB PAGE: www.promartialarts.com