When we think about martial arts, we may not always think about the economic aspect. Martial arts classes are not cheap, especially in the United States. In fact, many people are not able to afford them. Some martial arts schools are not-for-profit and are more accessible, but many classes are taught by instructors who do it for a living. This is not to critique hard working instructors. There are many schools that are worth the money because to the high level of teaching. Money is a little bit weird to talk about when it comes to combat sports and training. In this episode we discuss a variety of aspects of economics that surround the practice and sport of martial arts.
