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Featured Article: Starting and Running Your Own Martial Arts School
By Michael Massie
So you want to know what it takes to start a martial arts school? For starters, a lot of guts, plus a willingness to do what it takes to make it a success. Plan on spending the first year or two working harder than you ever have in your life.
Now, if you can handle that, here is a bare-bones breakdown of what you need to do to open a martial arts school...
Planning: The very first thing you need to do when you are starting a karate school business (or any other type of martial arts school) is to develop a business plan. There are two very good reasons for this...
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Quick Martial Arts School Start-up Tips
by Mike Massie
Get some quick tips on must-do tasks and things to avoid when starting a martial arts school.
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How to Set Your Tuition Rates
by Mike Massie
New instructors and even many experienced instructors get stumped on how to set their rates. However, figuring out what to charge is easy...
Tips for Instructors Starting A School
by Tom Callos
Tom shares some of his unique wisdom for those who are about to launch a martial arts school.
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Increasing Income From Martial Arts School Pro Shop Sales: Part 1
by Paul Reavlin
For those of you who have never operated a pro shop or who have been considering starting one in your facility, this next series of articles should be particularly helpful...
Increasing Income From Martial Arts School Pro Shop Sales: Part 2
by Paul Reavlin
As I mentioned previously, this series of articles will cover how to start a martial arts school pro shop from scratch. I will be listing a number of the steps you can take to do this...
Simple Tips for Increasing Martial Arts School Income With Equipment Sales
by Paul Reavlin
Often when I discuss merchandising with school owners they mention to me that they need help at a very basic level. So, in this article I have listed below some of the "Basic Rules for Successful Merchandising"...
Advice on Teaching from a Home or Garage Dojo
by Mike Massie
There are some tricky legal issues involved you may not be aware of... make sure you're protected.
The Stigma That Goes With Teaching Kids Martial Arts
by Mike Massie
Is the stigma that goes with it all that important? And if so, how do you avoid being labeled as a "kid's school"?
Start a Martial Arts School Summer Camp
by Mike Massie
Starting a martial arts school summer day camp can be a great way to make-up for those slower summer months.
How to Write Lesson Plans That Increase Retention
by Mike Massie
Planning your classes so that your students are motivated and challenged is an art... learn how to do it right in this article.
The Importance of Marketing Consistently
by Mike Massie
Do you only market when enrollments are down? Find out why this is a mistake, and what to do to correct it.
Excerpts from Black Belt Parenting
by Solomon Brenner
A great resource for instructors and parents alike. Read selected excerpts here.