Posts Tagged ‘Martial Arts School Start-up Tips’
Choosing a Location for a Martial Arts Studio, Demystified
I’ll tell you right up front that there aren’t any hard and fast rules for locating a martial arts school… just the guidelines people have come up with through past experience and common sense.
However, in my experience (and from what I’ve gleaned from other experienced school owners), there are several qualities to consider when choosing a location that will greatly increase the chances of a martial art school’s success.
Ignoring these “location factors” could spell disaster for your school, while finding a location that meets each quality on the following list could easily make the difference between failure and success for your new school.
So, what are the factors you should consider when choosing a location?
The ideal location for a martial art school should include the following: Read the rest of this entry »
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How To Increase Your Martial Arts Enrollments in 2010

Everyone wants more martial arts students in 2010. Here's how to get them.
- Make sure your school is in tip-top shape. First impressions are everything. It won’t do any good to get a ton of people in the front door, if the front area of your school looks like a dump. Make sure everything is cleaned, mopped, dusted, and polished at least twice a day, and that all equipment is Read the rest of this entry »
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Every week or so I get an email from someone who is starting a school and wants the low-down on how to do it right.
It’s a pretty tall order to sum it all up in an email, which is why I wrote a book about it. However, there are a few things I’d like to share on the topic – kind of a quick and dirty list of tips and suggestions for prospective school owners:
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