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The beginning of the year is a great time to make positive changes to your business. Carry out the f...
The beginning of the year is a great time to make positive changes to your business. Carry out the f...
“I Bring Value to All My Relationships” serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy, respect, ...
It is always a great time to take a step back and review how well your school is doing—but the New Y...
Last week we discussed the importance of determining daily priorities, maintaining good health, and ...
Productivity! If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably thought how much better things would be if ...
One of the first steps to being able to effectively recruit new students for your martial arts schoo...
The first 100 days of a new martial arts student’s training are by far the most critical and should ...
As you know, a martial arts instructor can have an incredibly influential role in their student’s li...
Reactivation is one of the most frequently overlooked and neglected aspects of our business. Somehow...
That’s right, holiday sales time is already here! More than ever, martial arts students and parents ...
One of the best things you can do to gain and retain new martial arts students is make people feel w...
Chances are, more things go right for you than you think...
Aside from teaching great classes, communication with students and parents is a vital part of mainta...
Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? This week's blog features Martial A...
What is a School Talk? A “School Talk” refers to a presentation regarding the values and benefits of...
We are the cleanest place in town. I believe this is one of the most important aspects of our busine...
Walking into a martial arts school for the first time and preparing to take your first class, can be...
We often get asked what’s the latest and greatest marketing strategy that we’re using in our schools...
Setting up a booth or giving a demo at a community event this fall is a great way to raise awareness...
We all know the benefits that people can achieve through long term martial arts training. Of course,...
One of the definitions of management is "the ability to get things done through the efforts of other...
As martial arts school owners and business operators alike, we all want to increase our new student ...
It happens to all of us: A parent or student makes a complaint. You can’t just ignore it... By doing...
The following is an excerpt from our FREE ebook, “7 Reasons Why Students Quit.” The full seven reaso...
It is important as our martial arts students progress, that we teach more than simply the next colle...
Do you want your students to get the best martial arts training possible? The 8 Step Progress Check ...
One of the key roles we have as martial artists is to teach safety and self-defense to our students....
"Make me feel important."
Years back, I came across a series of questions that were originally posed by a man named Ben Zoma. ...
“Your competition is out to get you!” Regardless of the industry, there will always be people trying...
Even if you've done all you can to keep your martial arts school attendance strong, you will still f...
"I love our profession. I’m extremely proud to call myself a Martial Arts Instructor. I believe that...
There was a gentleman walking along the road. He came upon three brick masons who were building some...
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to plan for summer activities and events. We all know how di...
We all have students that want to take a break for the summer. We do everything in our power to mini...
We have all experienced the challenges summer brings for martial arts schools. Parents are looking f...
Every one of us has had our share of students that quit martial arts because of another sport. Most ...
In any occupation where you are teaching or training in front of martial arts students, public speak...
What are a manager's most important words? It's tempting to think that more is always better. But wh...
There are few things more important to the long term success of a martial arts school than having a ...
Do not let the lure of the latest gimmick distract you. Having success is not beyond you or so compl...
You only have seven seconds. According to NYU researchers, that’s how long it takes to make a first ...
I love our profession. I’m extremely proud to call myself a Martial Arts Instructor. I believe that ...
Here’s a tough question: Do your employees work for you because they have to or because they want to...
The following is a checklist you and your martial arts instructors can use to help grade your perfor...
In order for your martial arts school business to be successful, it is imperative that you have stud...
In a webinar on the topic of developing Mission and Vision statements, the author of the presentatio...
Imagine if you were able to live your life at your best... all the time. How would your life be diff...
The ideal martial arts instructors are always where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed ...
Running a professional martial arts school requires a variety of skill sets. A successful school own...
Martial Arts training is a beautiful metaphor for healthy goal setting. The most obvious “big goal” ...
There is an old saying that goes, “Take care of the days and the years take care of themselves." Thi...
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Chances are, at some point in your time as an martial arts instructor you have heard a child say "yo...
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Although we expect the holidays to bring a lot of joy and cheer, this season can also bring a lot of...
As a martial arts instructor, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teac...
I have so much to be grateful for: a wonderful wife, two great kids, excellent health, and a rewardi...
When entering the social media arena, one of the most common questions asked first is “How do I get ...
One of the most powerful tools available to martial arts instructors is a "mat chat."
We would like to share with you one of the most overlooked tactics for promoting events online. Are ...
So often we can come into conflict with seasonal sports and activities while our students also strug...
We know the role our martial arts instructors play in our schools. We also know the role our program...
From time to time, even in the best martial arts schools, there are going to be unhappy students or ...
I was at the gym doing my thing when a man came up to me and asked, “How did you do that?” “How do I...
We often talk about all the things that we should do to be the best Professional Martial Arts Instru...
To be a successful martial arts instructor in a highly competitive environment, you must have the wi...
Did you know next month, October, is National Bullying Prevention Month? Before and during October w...
"Be easily in awe." I first heard Grandmaster Jhoone Rhee use this line when he was explaining to a ...
We all attend and have booths at local events. The challenge isn't being there, it's getting new mem...
In order for your martial arts business to be successful, it is imperative that you have students at...
How many belt promotions have you done at your martial arts school? If you’ve been teaching Martial ...
It’s hard to miss seeing it, every time you log on to your social media app or desktop, someone is L...
We see it every day, people on social media who are acting or behaving poorly and unprofessionally. ...
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Many times during my travel around the world to other schools, I have been reminded of what that it ...
There are many ways to gain new martial arts students, but this student recruitment tip is so obviou...
In any industry there are trends that pop-up one day and are gone the next. Especially with social m...
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It seems to be the same for all reviews, either we have really good ones that we want everyone to se...
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It is said in sales that "no matter how good the product is, if the customer doesn't like you, they ...
There are few things more important to the long term success of a martial arts school than having a ...
The following is an excerpt from Dave Kovar's Martial Arts Instructor Toolbox:
Offering a martial arts Black Belt Club or a similar designation in your school is a powerful tool t...
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One of the best things you can do to gain and retain new martial arts students is to make people fee...
Ask yourself and your staff the following question: “What makes a good first impression?” Chances ar...
"I love our profession. I’m extremely proud to call myself a Martial Arts Instructor. I believe that...
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Though your martial arts camps won’t start until summer, you should start preparing weeks in advance...
In the martial arts industry, it can be easy to feel like there is way too much on the to-do list. S...
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In any industry there are trends that pop-up one day and are gone the next. Especially with social m...
The keystone of good student retention has always been, and will always be, running great martial ar...
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A Facebook post reads: “Join our martial arts class now!! 2 FREE WEEKS. Go to http://...” Look famil...
Today's blog includes some wonderful insight from our founder Hanshi Dave Kovar about what it takes ...
Dan was a second-degree black belt in martial arts and had been training with me for over seven year...
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The root of a successful new student acquisition (NSA) process, and in fact, success at anything you...
If you are like a lot of martial arts school owners and instructors this past year, you have found y...
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In pretty much every group or organization, there is inevitably going to be a difference of opinion ...
It’s fair to say a lot of us would rather be training or instructing on the mat than spending time h...
I had been letting my body heal up a bit since my marathon and I hadn't run much in a couple of week...
I was visiting one of our martial arts academies a while ago and during my visit, the school manager...
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That’s right, it’s that time of year again. Have you started thinking about how you can start this n...
Perhaps you have heard of the scientific hypothesis referred to as the butterfly effect?
I conducted a lot of Martial Arts Instructor Boot Camps virtually throughout this year. My goal for ...
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"Good timber doesn't grow with ease, the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees." "Calm seas make...
With a new year, new goals are imagined, set, and hopefully achieved. However, sometimes those goals...
When teaching young kids martial arts, I believe that the first thing to consider is what your objec...
Every now and then, someone tells you something that just sticks with you. My Dad told me something ...
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Vince Lombardi once said, "True perfection is unattainable. But if you chase perfection, you will ca...
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It can be difficult to remember important details about each one of your students. The more you know...
Pandemic or not, the first step to being able to effectively recruit students for your school is to ...
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An extremely important defense your martial arts business can have right now during the COVID-19 pan...
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"Take care of the days and the years take care of themselves." This concept is so simple that it's o...
Right now it's difficult to find time to just be a martial artist. Everyone is extremely focused on ...
Social platforms have taken many twists and turns over the past few months. In this blog we provide ...
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On June 15th we re-opened our martial arts schools and started resuming classes. We had protocols an...
Many consider the martial arts a source of power. Certainly it is that. However, power without princ...
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A while ago a young man approached me after his Black Belt test to ask me if I had any formula for l...
One problematic issue with changing the status-quo in your business is it can spurn action in your c...
“This too shall pass” is a well-known phrase that has been used for centuries. It was made famous by...
It’s scary. COVID-19 is a present and uncertain virus that makes confidence and calmness hard to fin...
At our schools we teach students the importance of maintaining the Martial Arts Mastery Mindsets thr...
There is a demo I have done several times over the years to demonstrate how your attitude can affect...
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Do you want your students to get the best martial arts training possible, whether virtual or in-pers...
As some places begin to allow businesses to re-open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very importa...
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Right now a lot of people are struggling to take this "new normal" and turn it into a positive oppor...
The second we become satisfied is the second that we stop trying to become better. When someone stop...
In light of the stay at home orders across the country, most of us have had to pivot the way we teac...
The most important defense your business can have right now during the COVID-19 pandemic is a strong...
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Join us this Friday, April 3rd at 8:00AM PT for our free webinar to help the industry. "Calm and Con...
Join us this Friday, April 3rd at 8:00AM PT for our free webinar to help the industry. "Calm and Con...
These are certainly challenging times and there are a lot of things out of our control. What we can ...
These are certainly challenging times and there are a lot of things out of our control. What we can ...
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Years back, I was taping a series of four instructional videos. Each video was made up of a combinat...
As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher...
Let's take time to discuss 7 steps that can help you get to the next level in any endeavor, whether ...
It’s helpful to have a set of steps to climb if you want to reach a higher level, whether you’re tal...
There are many reasons to sign up your child(ren) for a martial arts program. If you are a parent lo...
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Have you ever taught a class where everyone seems completely focused, the energy level is high, and ...
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life...
Martial arts continues to become more popular and has developed the reputation of being able to make...
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Aside from teaching great martial arts classes, communication with the student's parents or guardian...
A martial arts instructor should be the embodiment of the benefits of long-term training, not only w...
We all know that the New Year is a perfect time to reflect on the past year and plan for the future ...
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As we keep looking forward to 2020 and focus on business clarity, it’s a great idea to keep track of...
Every now and then, it's helpful to find a slice of time and reflect on life. Many of you most likel...
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to enjoy with the people who matter most to you. Unfortuna...
Being a Black Belt School and striving for Black Belt Excellence is more than wearing a Black Belt. ...
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In my seminars training new and experienced martial arts instructors, one of the most important thin...
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As martial arts instructors and school owners, we are leaders in our community, but there are always...
One of the nine mastery mindsets that we teach is "I deflect negative energy." This mindset refers t...
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We all do it, we worry about the future. Some things we worry about are within our control, other th...
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One morning, on YouTube, I came across a video of a martial arts demonstration performed by a less-t...
Someone recently asked me what I thought they should do to increase their self-image. Before I gave ...
Here are six key steps to great retention. They're all very simple, but as always, the key is in the...
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It is my belief that in order to be a quality martial arts teacher, I ought to be continuing with my...
Reactivation is one of the most frequently overlooked and neglected aspects of our business. Somehow...
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In an ideal class situation, every student would get personal instruction to help improve their tech...
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Back to School season is almost here and many of your junior students are going to be engaging in ne...
Back-to-School is an important time to bring more students into your martial arts school and reactiv...
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Last time we discussed several important concepts for growing your program that have stood out to me...
Every time I look in the mirror to comb my hair, I expect to see a 19 year old kid looking at me, in...
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The martial arts industry is full of different styles and schools, but one thing is for sure... We a...
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If you are having a hard time or need some help through your day, here are a few suggestions for you...
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If you’re looking for motivation on how to get new students at your martial arts school, I’d like to...
