Mixed Martial Arts Management Course
Mixed Martial Arts job training

“Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest-growing sport in America.”

The Mixed Martial Arts Management Course is an 8 week online course that offers cutting edge theories on how to develop a career in the fastest growing sport in America. The UFC is breaking the pay-per-view industry’s all-time records for a single year of business generating huge revenues. The UFC fighters are becoming instant celebrities. MMA events of all kinds are crushing all previous expectations of popularity. Quite simply, MMA is big business.

Matt Lindland, well know MMA fighter, manager, and businessman will mentor you in this 8 week online management course assisting you your mixed martial arts career.
 
This 8 week online course will catapult you into the business world of MMA. Begins with an introduction to the history and structure of MMA, covers Fighter Management, Gym Management, sponsorship and promotion and concludes with event management. Whether you want to work for the UFC or WEC, own your own MMA gym, or manage the next Randy Couture this course lays the foundation.
 
This course is for you if you want to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts:

• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
• Strikeforce
• WEC (World Extreme Cage Fighting)
• Bellator
• Dream
• Sengoku

You do not need to relocate.
This course can be taken from anywhere in the world.
 
Individuals will learn:

• History of MMA
• Structure of MMA
• MMA Coaching Techniques (Mental and Physical)
• Gym Management
• Fighter Management
• MMA Promotions
• Event Management
• MMA Sponsorships
• Contract & Negotiations
• MMA retail and franchise opportunities

IF your ultimate dream is to work in the ultimate sport...
IF you are willing to work like a fighter prepares for a fight…
IF you are well-rounded and willing to put in the time necessary to be world-class…
IF you are willing to study to make your job your passion, and your passion your job…
 
Then APPLY NOW…

Live Audio Chat Course Facilitator:
 
Matt Lindland

One of the world's top middleweight athletes, Matt Lindland is a veteran of the UFC, International Fight League and Bodog Fight. Always willing to test his skills against MMA's elite fighters, Lindland, 20-5, has moved up from his natural weight class on multiple occasions, including a split-decision loss to former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson and a bout with top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko.

A silver medalist at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, and again at the 2001 World Championships, Lindland attended the University of Nebraska on a wrestling scholarship. He is currently the head coach of the IFL's Portland Wolfpack, boasting a lineup replete with Team Quest fighters.
Matt co-owns Team Quest MMA Fitness Centers , with 5 West Coast locations. Team Quest embodies the principles of humility, perseverance and sportsmanship, qualities Lindland and his partner Dan Henderson have cultivated during their tenure as amateur wrestlers and professional MMA fighters. Matt also owns SportFight, Oregon's first sanctioned MMA promotion. Lindland co-founded SportFight with Randy Couture in 2003 and was a leading advocate for the sanctioning of mixed martial arts in Oregon. He also owns the Dirty Boxer, the equipment and apparel brand, which features a proprietary compression-style groin protector.
Matt looks forward to sharing his MMA business expertise and helping YOU develop a strategy to get yourself into the fight…on the business side of the MMA.
 
Possible Guest Speakers: (based on fight schedules & class size)

Randy Couture - American mixed martial artist, Greco-Roman wrestler, actor, a three-time former heavyweight champion and a two-time light-heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Couture is one of only two UFC fighters to have held a championship title in two different divisions (heavyweight and light heavyweight; B.J. Penn, with his titles at welterweight and lightweight, is the other) in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as the only five-time champion in UFC history. Couture has competed in 15 title fights, a record. Couture is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame and many consider him to be the most popular fighter in MMA history. Randy is also the oldest man to win a fight in the UFC being 46 years old. In addition to his many MMA business ventures, Couture began appearing at UFC events as a regular broadcast commentator.
Couture is widely credited for bringing mixed martial arts into the mainstream of American pop culture and sports.
 
Dan Henderson - The former PRIDE welterweight and middleweight world champion, Dan Henderson is the only athlete professional mixed martial arts history to hold two weight-division crowns simultaneously. Henderson owns more major tournament titles than any other fighter, winning four international MMA tournaments in three weight divisions-heavyweight, middleweight and welterweight. Consistently ranked as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in all of mixed martial arts Henderson, has compiled a 22-7 record versus elite competition, often facing opponents who possess a definitive size and weight advantage. A former Greco Roman wrestler, Henderson represented the United States in both the Barcelona ('92) and Atlanta ('96) Olympic Games, and won multiple national titles.
 
In addition to co-owning Team Quest MMA Fitness Centers with Matt Lindland, Dan owns Clinch Gear. He has appeared on the Best Damn Sports Show Period, King of Queens, Rome Is Burning, Bubba the Love Sponge, the Scott Ferral Show, KTLA News, Blackbelt Magazine and other print and broadcast media.

Chael Sonnen is currently a middleweight with the UFC, and holds notable wins over former WEC champion Paulo Filho. Sonnen was the first fighter to defeat Filho in 17 professional fights. Sonnen also has defeated former King of Pancrase Nate Marquardt, former IFL champion Dan Miller, Jason Miller, Jason Lambert, Trevor Prangley, and Yushin Okami. Chael was an NCAA All-American wrestler, two-time University National Champion in Greco Roman, and a US Olympic team alternate. Chael currently works as a real estate agent and is running for state representative in Oregon's House District 37. Sonnen is currently ranked as the #1 middleweight in the world by FIGHT! Magazine. Chael is a Team Quest fighter.
 
Instructor

Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Sports Management Worldwide President has been working and teaching in Sports Management for over 35 years and has demonstrated a lifelong passion for growing dynamic sports business programs. He is known for helping students strategize and reach their career goals in the world of sports. His high energy and well-known motivating personality captivates students and athletes. You will love his unique perspective, high energy, and great knowledge of sports business.


Course Details

Weekly Audio Chats- A unique aspect of each 8 week course is the opportunity for students to participate weekly in live interactive audio chats with fellow students, Matt Lindland, and possible guests Randy Couture and Dan Henderson. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the mixed martial arts industry and get to know Matt Lindland and fellow students personally via the internet. This is available via any online computer.

Online Education - This innovative academic course is facilitated through a web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. All training materials you will need are included in the course fee and will be shipped to your door.
 
The ideal course for the following individuals:

•   Anyone who loves MMA
•   Anyone who's passionate about a career in MMA
•   Anyone who wants to learn about the business of the MMA, while keeping their current employment
•   Those with other commitments for whom on-line education fits their schedule
•   Those who seek a way to break into the competitive world of  Mixed Martial Arts
•   College students who want to gain insight not offered on college campuses
•   College students who need to obtain college credit

Course Certificate & Resume Reference:

Successful graduates of the Sports Management Worldwide courses will be sent a SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment. This certificate represents not only your achievements in the course but also demonstrates your personal commitment to self-improvement and ability to "self train" yourself for higher positions within the sports business industry.
 
In addition to your certificate, you will be given the stamp of approval by SMWW. This approval includes a personal reference you may add to your resume with contact information for Dr. Lynn Lashbrook and a reference to the mentors of this course.
 
Work in MMA
Our goal is to see all Mixed Martial Arts Management graduates gainfully employed in MMA worldwide. Your chances of accepting an offer of employment within MMA will improve by going through the program. SMWW will customize a MMA portfolio to assist you with your career goals.
 
Through our growing network of  MMA worldwide, our objective is to prepare you for when the right job opportunities become available. Numerous people that have gone through our programs are now employed in great positions and you could do the same. We want to help you launch your career and help you find a position where you can be the most successful and satisfied.

Team Quest Franchise Opportunities:
For those individuals who might be interested in owning their own Team Quest Franchise this course is a great way to get to know the MMA industry and Matt Lindland and the staff at Team Quest.

Apply Now - Free

Cost: $995 (includes all course textbooks, headset, microphone and access to web based classroom. Shipping additional.) Payment plans available (as little as $350 a month). See if you are eligible for an economic discount based on your country of residence. Length: 8 Weeks; "Live" audio online chats weekly with renowned instructors! Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports Payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover. CALL TODAY: 1-877-SMWW-NOW (In the UK: 087 12884799) Register Now

Academic Credit - Graduate & Undergraduate

Western Oregon University (WOU), a member of the Oregon University System, offers a separate Credit Overlay Program for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Students interested in obtaining college credit (graduate or undergraduate) for Sports Management Worldwide courses must apply for the credit with Western Oregon University directly.

For more information, please visit the following webpage.