Martial Arts Insurance, Martial Arts School Insurance and Gym Insurance

From the four main styles of Karate to the varieties of Kung Fu, Judo, Jujitsu and a host of other martial arts forms, people have trained in and taught these ancient disciplines for many centuries. Although some martial arts are estimated to be up to 5,000 years old, their introduction to the Western world is relatively recent. It wasn’t until after 1945 that a few American and British veterans of World War II brought back what they had learned of Japanese martial arts from occupied Japan.

Martial Arts have come a long way in popularity

With thousands of schools (dojo’s) in operation throughout the U.S., Taekwondo and Judo are now Olympic events and major national and international competitions draw huge audiences throughout the world.

Defend Yourself Against Costly Liability Exposures

Just as many martial arts were developed as forms of self-defense, the insurance industry recognized the need for protection for martial art school owners and instructors against the inherent liability they face. Although martial arts can be practiced in a safe, low-contact manner, the risks of injury are very real. In the midst of competition when adrenalin is flowing, injury becomes an even greater possibility…and a very real financial risk.