Jeffrey Nodelman

Jeffrey Nodelman is the Chief Executive Officer of Global Traditional Martial Arts (GTMA), a rapidly growing martial arts organization.1 He is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience in blending creativity and analytics to develop award-winning concepts across various media platforms.

Professional Background

Nodelman holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Film from the School of Visual Arts. His career has included notable positions such as:

• Executive Director of Brand & Experience at Rock Dental Brands
• Director of Creative Services/Executive Creative Director at Stone Ward
• Vice President Marketing at American Taekwondo Association
• Head Imaginator at ImagiNATION Studios, LLC
• Director at Mike Young/Moonscoop Productions
• Creative Director at Binary Tree and Capt Noodles
• Founder, CEO, and Creative Director at Noodlesoup Productions
• Art Director at Grey Worldwide
• Animator at Walt Disney Animation

Martial Arts Expertise

Nodelman is a 5th-degree Black Belt and has significant experience in martial arts.2 He is also a Certified Instructor with the American Taekwondo Association.

Leadership at GTMA

Under Nodelman's leadership, GTMA has become one of the fastest-growing martial arts organizations globally, expanding to over 215 locations in 15 different countries since its founding in January 2021.2 He has been instrumental in introducing innovative benefits for GTMA licensees, such as affordable health insurance options.3

Achievements and Initiatives

Nodelman has led GTMA in breaking a Guinness World Record for the world's longest line of coloring paper, which was used as a fundraising initiative for the H&L Hope Foundation, supporting martial arts education for students with special needs.2

Jeffrey Nodelman is known for his creative approach to martial arts business management and his commitment to inclusivity and growth within the industry.12