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Martial arts studios have seen a fluctuating yet positive trajectory in recent years, buoyed by a steady climb in consumer spending. A renewed enthusiasm for martial arts contributed to climbing revenue as consumers increasingly recognized the multi-faceted benefits of sport, from physical wellness to mental discipline. Attendance levels are robust despite limited free time, supporting martial arts studios. Revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the past five years to $19.4 billion in 2024, when revenue will expand by 1.7%.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $18.6bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
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Martial Arts Studios in the US
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Mixed martial arts, Karate and Judo and Taekwondo. Mixed martial arts is the largest segment of the Martial Arts Studios in the US.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has become the top discipline
Martial arts studios, many of which operate as nonemployers, offer instruction in martial arts. These classes include karate, kendo, judo, jiu-jitsu, krav maga, taekwondo, muay thai and mixed martial arts, among others. This industry doesn't include self-defense or boxing instruction.
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NAICS 71131 - Martial Arts Studios in the US
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Martial arts studios' profits are under pressure because of economic strain. Rising costs and tighter consumer budgets mean folks are finding it harder to pay for classes.
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The market size of the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry in United States is $18.6bn in 2024.
There are 44,339 businesses in the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 6.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
Providing instruction in mixed martial arts and Providing instruction in karate are part of the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry.
The level of competition is high and steady in the Martial Arts Studios in the US industry in United States.