I’ve had the opportunity to be a student at “small” academies that grew into big ones and also have had the good fortune of watching my own Howard County Martial Arts academy develop into a “big” school as well. One thing that I’ve noticed is how different it is to run a successful big program vs. . . . → Read More: Running a Large Martial Arts School vs. a Small One
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So what are these benefits? Firstly, joining a reputable associations is a good way for the new member to get the recognition and reputation of the association without necessarily being of the same quality. Imagine a school that does not have any history of producing competitors and also lacks an instructor with solid credentials; the school owner would greatly benefit by joining an association that has those things. Some associations also offer marketing assistance such as website templates and also training guides such as a consolidated curriculum. Depending on the reason why the new member joined the association, either of those benefits could be huge. A seminar blue belt with a karate school would definitely benefit from having a well-constructed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum while a struggling MMA school, might need the marketing help. . . . → Read More: Whats Up with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Associations? Customers find comfort in the fact that a business has been in existence for a long time. This is apparently a mark of dependability and continual success and so one feels comfortable developing a relationship with the proprietor with less worry that the business will undergo some bizarre twist of fate that causes it to . . . → Read More: Founded in 1998 – So What? Now I don’t know if VW Golfs are good are bad but the point is made – if everyone seems intent on just copying something – there must be something to the original! For an example right from our BJJ school – ever notice how every gi is compared to a Koral (the original “luxury” gi) and every light gi is compared to Vulkan (the original gi sold on virtue of its lightness)? Potential students of martial arts schools always wonder if the programs they are considering are “legit”. This is especially true of individuals who are interested in mixed martial arts training as opposed to traditional martial arts training. One big problem that has occurred with the explosion of the popularity of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is that many . . . → Read More: Is Your Mixed Martial Arts School Legit – Don’t Judge a Program Based on Belts One of the questions that I hate getting asked at my Baltimore Mixed Martial Arts school is “What do I need to do to get my Blue Belt?” One out of ten times, it is an honest request for guidance and advice. The other nine times, it is the student letting the instructor know that he . . . → Read More: What do I need to do to get my Blue Belt? Having been involved in the Martial Arts for almost 10 years now, I have noticed that Mixed Martial Arts schools come into existence in many different ways. The first way is when an aspiring martial artist decides to become an entrepreneur and opens up shop. This is how my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and most others got started. . . . → Read More: How Do You Start a Mixed Martial Arts School? |
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