Black Belt America -- Madison West

Ownership

Don and Theresa Wideman are the owners of Black Belt America. They have been locally based and business started locally on 1/26/1998, indicating Madison-resident ownership with no evidence of corporate or PE backing.

Local Sourcing

No information available about supply chain sourcing, local suppliers, or regional vendor relationships. Marketing materials focus on programs and instruction rather than operational sourcing details.

Community Involvement

Black Belt America offers martial arts instruction for kids and adults, the B.E.S.T. after school program that includes transportation, and a state-licensed summer day camp. Community-building activities and fun correspondence further enrich the experience, creating a supportive atmosphere where families feel involved.

Local Workforce

Multiple reviews highlight positive staff experiences and dedicated instructors. All of our classes are taught by highly experienced professional martial arts instructors. Limited specific information on wages or employee tenure, but no negative labor practice indicators found.

Revenue Retention

Black Belt America is located in Madison, Wisconsin with $9 million in revenue and 14 employees. As a locally-owned business with most operations and staff in Madison, significant revenue likely stays local, though no detailed breakdown of expenses or profit allocation available.

Local Presence

The site includes local signals like a Madison-specific phone number (608), local reference (Madison's B.E.S.T. program), and testimonials from named local families, but lacks owner/staff names and reads with generic martial arts gym template language. Corporate signals include standardized program structure, generic copy about 'transformative training,' and cookie-cutter About Us section that could apply to any location.