1) Make sure that everyone who enters your fitness classes is properly screened to ensure that they are physically capable of handling the class. 2) Students need to be brought slowly into the program with some type of introductory class, so the instructor can get to know students and evaluate their fitness level. This is ...
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Stepping Off the High Horse
Recently, I’ve been thinking about the difference between the relationships I’ve established with my current students and how I previously interacted with my traditional martial arts students. The biggest difference, of course, is that my current students are adults. In a short period of time, I realized that for me to be successful teaching fitness ...
Read More »The Seven Ingredients of Success Ingredient Three: Loving Relationships
In my previous columns, I explained that the first ingredient of success is peace of mind. Peace of mind is achieved by creating a vision of your perfect future. You begin unlocking your potential by envisioning your life, as if it were exactly how you would want it to be. Then, you work backwards from ...
Read More »How to Multiply the Results of ANY Type of Print Advertising, Quickly and Easily, without Spending Another Dime!
Part 1: The “Mindset” of the Marketer In my next series of columns, we’ll explore the fundamentals of HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE marketing and advertising. Your goal is advertising pieces that ACHIEVE RESULTS and generate business for you and your school. The FIRST step to create more effective marketing pieces is to challenge your perceptions of marketing and ...
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Andrew Wood: A Legend in His Own Mind!
Martial Arts Business Masters Reconnect Recently I sat down with my old friend Andrew Wood, who made a surprise guest appearance at this year’s NAPMA convention. Andrew was a true pioneer in the martial arts business, writing the book that changed the life of many instructors: How to Make $100,000 or More Teaching Martial Arts. ...
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The Father of the Modern Martial Arts School Business Model
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Six-Time Pro Bowl Legend Karl Mecklenburg Unmasks the Heart of the Student Athlete
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From Struggling to Successful, and a Second Location with the Right Coach
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Life Lessons From Martial Arts: How to Set a Goal
Martial Arts Management
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The Seven Ingredients of Success Ingredient Three: Loving Relationships
In my previous columns, I explained that the first ingredient of success is peace of mind. Peace of mind is achieved by creating a vision of your perfect future. You begin unlocking your potential by envisioning your life, as if it were exactly how you would want it to be. Then, you work backwards from ...
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The Father of the Modern Martial Arts School Business Model
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Martial Arts Professional Asks… Zig Ziglar, Legendary Motivational Speaker and Author
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The Four Emotions that Can Lead to Life Change
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Mastering the Martial Arts Business Asks…. Brian Tracy and Tom Hopkins.
Martial Arts Marketing
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How to Multiply the Results of ANY Type of Print Advertising, Quickly and Easily, without Spending Another Dime!
Part 1: The “Mindset” of the Marketer In my next series of columns, we’ll explore the fundamentals of HIGHLY-EFFECTIVE marketing and advertising. Your goal is advertising pieces that ACHIEVE RESULTS and generate business for you and your school. The FIRST step to create more effective marketing pieces is to challenge your perceptions of marketing and ...
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Andrew Wood: A Legend in His Own Mind!
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The Father of the Modern Martial Arts School Business Model
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How Can Your Web Site Attract More Students?
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Setting The Bar Higher
Martial Arts Education
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Promoting Safety in Martial Arts Fitness Classes
1) Make sure that everyone who enters your fitness classes is properly screened to ensure that they are physically capable of handling the class. 2) Students need to be brought slowly into the program with some type of introductory class, so the instructor can get to know students and evaluate their fitness level. This is ...
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