Management
Articles and content specifically related to the topic of martial arts school business management.
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- Starting and Running Martial Arts Summer Kids Camps
Traditionally, summer has been one of the most difficult times of year for most martial arts schools. Thankfully, however, savvy studio owners have developed new ways to actually generate more income over the summer months than they do during the other months of the year.
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How, you ask? For those of you who don’t mind teaching […] - How to Plan Classes that Keep Your Students Coming Back for More
Teaching plans are something that every instructor should use to help them organize and teach better classes. By planning ahead, you can insure that your classes are more exciting and that you are covering the material your students need to progress.
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I feel they are so important that I never let an assistant walk out […] - Tips to Help You and Your Staff Teach Great Classes
The following are some simple, straightforward teaching tips I hand out to all my instructors and assistants when they begin helping out in class:
Read More» - How to Limit Your Legal Liability When Running a Martial Arts School
Here’s one of the main reasons that you should hire a good attorney to assist you with starting your business. Being a business owner makes you a prime target for a lawsuit, especially in our industry.
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You absolutely must take measures to protect your assets by limiting your personal liability in case you are sued. Simply […] - How to Hire Martial Arts School Office Staff at the Right Time and for the Right Reasons
As a martial arts school owner, it is important that you understand the “why’s” and “how’s” of hiring and training staff. I don’t want you to make the mistake that many school owners make and hire people that you don’t need.
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For some reason, the martial arts industry has gotten the notion that a […] - Business Systems: Should You Focus on Group Classes or Private Lessons?
Recently, one of our readers wanted to know what I thought about the Tracy’s Karate business system, founded by the Tracy brothers of Kenpo fame. He prefers to teach adults rather than children, and wanted to know if I thought he could earn a decent living following their model.
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I respect the Tracys a lot. I […] - How to Schedule Your Martial Arts Classes for Maximum Efficiency
Scheduling your classes and programs correctly for your martial arts business can mean the difference between having full classes and having an empty studio floor.
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Here are some tips for creating a schedule that will help you deal with overflow and keep your students happy: - How to Work Less and Make More Money in Your Martial Arts School
Developing better time management skills will allow you to use your time more effectively - “leveraging” your time, if you will. This in turn will make you more productive, and can definitely have a positive impact on your income.
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Mentally go through everything you did yesterday. How much time did you spend doing things that have […] - How to Use The “Leap Frog Theory” To Get Your Martial Arts Career To The Next Level
I first heard of the “leap frog theory” in Robert Ringer’s best selling “To Be Or Not To Be Intimidated.” This book, by the way should be required reading for every business person.
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The theory basically says that when you’re ready to get to the next level you have a few choices… You can patiently […] - List of Essential Daily Tasks for Managing Your Martial Art School Efficiently
If you read my article on time management and setting priorities, you now understand what you need to be doing during peak activity hours.
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However, what you should be doing before and after classes is what I want to address in this article.
The following are essential activities that should be done in your studio every day, […]