Retention
Articles and content specific to the topic of student retention for martial arts schools. This includes curriculum, lesson plans, attendance tracking, drills, games for kid’s classes, and any other topic related to student retention.
Department Resources
- Excerpts from Black Belt Parenting
Solomon Brenner is a martial arts school owner, and is the author of Black Belt Parenting. He has developed a unique and effective system that teaches parents how to continue the lessons their children learn in the dojo at home. We feel it is a good resource to use in your school for student retention […]
Read More» - How to Plan and Host Money Making Special Events for Your Adult Students
When most martial arts school owners think of special events, they probably envision Ninja Nights, sleepovers, and other lock-in type events for children. Rarely, however, do such school owners consider hosting special events for their adult students.
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The school owner may believe that their adult students are too busy or too broke to attend such an […] - 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 Implement Membership Upgrades and Elite Programs Part 2
The Key to Easy Upgrading - Stop Selling and Start Recruiting
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It’s important to have the right mindset when you start offering upgraded student memberships. It has to be a privilege, something that a student earns the right to be a part of, instead of just a way to make more money. Remember that […] - How to Implement Membership Upgrades and Elite Programs Part 1
A lot of people in the industry make a big deal out of Black Belt Club upgrades - in fact, some business systems that are being taught revolve around upgrading students to BBC after only a few weeks.
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To me, this is like the old illegal “bait-and-switch” sales tactic, where a business advertises a product […] - How to Make Every Student Feel Welcome
New and prospective students require special attention and care during their first visit to your school. This is when the student and their family will form their first impression of you and your studio.
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If they are not given ample time to ask questions, or if they feel they were mishandled in any way, chances are […] - 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: - The Integrated Approach to Martial Arts School Growth through Marketing and Student Retention
Although most of the martial arts school owners and instructors I have coached don’t want to have a huge mega-studio, many of us would like to earn a comfortable living teaching between 150 and 200 students. While for some that may seem like an easy goal, for many others reaching 150 students seems near […]
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