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The Trouble With Steve I met Steve in one of my kickboxing fitness classes. He was a middle-aged, balding, overweight ex-lineman who was determined to hang through an entire class. The first time he tried, I’m pretty sure he was close to stroking out. But, he stuck with it. Before long, I struck up a…

I know, that’s a pretty ambiguous title, and it covers a lot of ground in the business of running a martial art school. However, I’ve found that it’s something a lot of my clients overlook, and it ends up being trouble for them in the long run. Being taken seriously in the martial arts is…

7 Essential Tips for Starting a Dojo In Lean Times If you’re thinking of starting a dojo but you’re not sure if it’s the right time to be thinking about starting a business, then today’s article is for you. Despite the “soft recovery” we’ve been seeing, I honestly don’t think it’s time to start celebrating…

Martial Arts Business Success… Is The Cost Too High For You? When it comes to success in the business of running a martial art studio, it has been my observation that many would-be studio owners greatly underestimate the sacrifice needed to be successful. Granted, you can still start a martial art school with almost no…