Dojos

We give you the best tips and tricks to optimise your fitness business whether you're new to the game, an industry legend or just a passionate enthusiast.

8 things parents want from a martial arts dojo

With a few handy tips, it’s easy to show parents that your kid-friendly martial arts dojo is the one to trust. Discover a few now.

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8 Numbers To Track For Your Fitness Business

We list some essential business statistics you should keep track of to monitor the health of your fitness business, and grow it.

How Much Does It Cost To Run A Dojo?

A dojo is a place to learn martial arts, like karate, judo, taekwondo, or aikido. Here are the facts on how much it costs to run a martial arts business.

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26/08/2020

How to (easily) run a live streaming fitness class

Although online fitness classes aren’t new (they’ve been around for a few years now), they've boomed because of COVID-19.

9/06/2020

Time to Reconnect Reflect & Relaunch as Covid-19 Restrictions Ease

News of restrictions easing has given gym goers worldwide a reason to rejoice and gym owners, some much needed relief. You’ve managed to keep your fitness business afloat through the Covid-19 storm with your online classes and constant engagement with customers

15/05/2020

Round One MMA gyms vs Covid-19 - FIGHT!

The growing popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) thanks to its place in mainstream media has made Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) the third most popular sport in the world right behind soccer and basketball. The Covid-19 pandemic has done little to dampen the spirit

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24/04/2020

Live Streaming Fitness Classes

The Covid-19 outbreak has completely altered lifestyles, from the way we study, work and party to even the way we exercise. Due to social distancing and other restrictions in place, most gyms and fitness studios have had to close their doors, forcing customers to find ways to still stay fit

23/08/2019

How to Make the Most of Your Gym Business Analytics

If you’re running your gym without accessing and utilising analytics, you’re running your business blind.

9/08/2019

3 Ways to Easily Track Attendance with Clubworx

Tracking attendance with Clubworx gym software has never been easier.

21/12/2018

7 Essential Resources for Martial Arts Schools

Every martial arts school needs a good set of resources to fall back on for help, guidance, advice and to ensure they keep improving and always stay up-to-date with new trends in the industry

20/12/2018

9 Teaching Tips for Martial Arts Instructors

If you’ve achieved your black belt and mastered the proper techniques required in martial arts, you may have considered making the transition from a student to a martial arts teacher.

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1/11/2018

Fitness Marketing Strategies to Promote Your Fitness Business

If you have started up your own fitness or personal training business, then you will already know that there’s a lot to get your head around: understanding clients, knowing what to provide to them, learning new things, and teaching them forward to your clients.

Member Experience & Retention

6 Member Retention Strategies You Need Today To Grow Your Gym

Retention isn’t just about stopping churn. It’s about building loyalty, trust, and community. It’s what transforms a one-time visitor into a lifelong client and a fan who refers their friends.

Business Growth

13/08/2018

How to Build a Successful Martial Arts Business (Part 1)

So you want to start a Martial Arts business? Learning a martial art takes willpower, discipline and persistence. Guess what! Those are the exact things you need to succeed in a business too. Let us take you through managing your mindset, goal setting and common mistakes.

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8/08/2018

How to Run a Successful Free Trial for Your Martial Arts Studio

If you really want to show off your dojo and everything you have to offer, a free trial is by far the best way to go about it. You can host an open house or offer a free session – whatever works best for your schedule. No matter which type of free trial you choose, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to ensure its success.

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19/07/2018

5 Tips for Managing Prospects Better at Your Martial Arts Dojo

Moving a prospect or lead to a paid member is the job of your sales function. There are some myths about sales, but as your own progression as a martial artist, sales and selling is a discipline. It involves a process of persuasion and while there are some techniques and tools, ultimately, you will apply your own style to the process.

18/07/2018

Top Features That Make or Break Your Fitness Club Software

Well integrated fitness club software very quickly becomes a core part of a business’s operations and staff come to rely on it for everything from booking and taking payments to storing vital member data and attendance tracking.

6/07/2018

Which martial arts style suits you?

If you've ever been interested in martial arts, then you would also be aware that there are a lot of different varieties out there. Some are designed as sports, others for meditation, and then there are, of course, some martial arts that focus purely on self defense. Choosing the right martial art for you depends on what you actually want to do with it.

11/05/2018

5 Reasons You Should Enrol Your Children in Martial Arts over Other Sports

There is something to be said for enrolling your child in any kind of extracurricular physical activity. After all, too many children these days lead sedentary lifestyles that are detrimental to their health. However, if you are still trying to find the right activity for your child, here are five reasons why you might want to consider martial arts over team sports.