Personal Best Karate Franchise Opportunity

Recognized as the premier Personal Development Franchise, providing Character Education, Physical Fitness and a well-rounded Martial Arts Education, Personal Best Karate is seeking leaders to become a part of our franchise family.

Our success is gained through excellent service and helping people reach their goals.

We want people...

• who believe in the power of the human potential and who are inspired by setting an example of excellence
• who are inspired by the pursuit of the American Dream of business ownership
• who believe that "the cup is always half full"
• who love challenges and realize that with dedication and work any obstacle is an opportunity to grow
• who want to be in the company of other positive people working together to achieve a common goal
• who want their career to be an extension of who they are as a person
• who fully recognizes the power and pride of Leaving a Legacy

Our success is simple: through excellent service, help people reach their goals.

Company History

As we look back, our beginning was indeed humble. Teaching karate classes out of a one-car garage. Only teaching one student at a time, because that is all we had space for. In 1991, with $750 in the bank and dreams of unlimited possibilities, Chris Rappold opened the first Personal Best KarateTM location in South Easton, MA. With dedication, passion and a "can do" attitude the school started to grow and people were talking.

It seemed so strange back then to think that a “karate school” could become such a positive force in the community, a far cry from the old days of broken bones from kicks and punches.  Our goal was to integrate inspirational lessons into the physical classes so students would be touched on both a physical and mental level.  We also wanted the community to benefit from our presence, whether or not they had any interest in joining our school.  So we loaded up the cars with children and took them to the nursing homes to visit with the elderly.  This was the start of "creating experiences" for students.  We found this much more powerful that just a lecture.  "Leadership is Example" became the mantra on all levels of operations at Personal Best Karate.

Our System

As the school grew, we added and refined systems and procedures.  The need for well-designed curriculum became a focus, since we were now teaching people of all ages.  Recognizing the possibilities for creating similar positive results, but realizing potential students were confined to limited geography, Personal Best Karate expanded to two locations, then in 2001 added our most ambitious piece: "The Partners In Excellence Franchise Program." 

From a small one-car garage to the leading Personal Development Franchise teaching Character Education, Physical Fitness and a well-rounded Martial Arts Education.  It is amazing what can happen when people are focused on a goal, dedicated to attainment and willing to give their Personal Best.  

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