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A well-designed class schedule is an important factor in running a successful martial arts school. The right schedule helps students train consistently, supports instructors, improves class attendance, and creates a better experience for families. Rather …

In owning a martial arts school, it is important to prepare yourself to grow. No matter what style or philosophy you bring to the mat, your growth is dependent on many factors. One of those …

After wrestling in high school, martial arts enthusiast Joe DeRobbio’s journey culminated in him founding Combat Games MMA promotion company, running a community center, and opening Royal MMA in Bothell, Washington in 2008. Still, none …

Have you ever encountered martial arts students who love their first month of training, but when it’s time to pay for their membership, you can’t seem to get them back through the doors? It’s easier …

Enrolling new students is exciting, but it’s only half the battle when it comes to gym ownership. If those students walk out the door after a few months, all that hard work and marketing spend …

The Kicksite team is proud to have a robust suite of marketing tools to help customers capture leads across the web and beyond. Customizable landing pages, shortlink and QR code generators, and discount code capabilities …

Today is the start of Learning Disability Week, and it’s a great opportunity for you to reflect on how you’re making your academy welcoming for all students, including those with any disabilities. If you’re an …

Bright and early to start your day. On your lunch break at your 9–5. Late at night after the final class has wrapped up. Odds are, if you own a martial arts school, you find …

Every gym owner’s dream is to bring in more students, generate more revenue, and build a thriving school. But the reality is that the more students your gym has, the more admin work follows—more payment …

Webanyama’s Postseason Impact In these 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has made highlight play after highlight. It all came together in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma …

Operating a martial arts school—or any kind of business, for that matter—is certainly not for the faint of heart. Thriving requires much more than being a great instructor. Throughout the past two decades, Kicksite has …

Many service members and veterans have found a home in the world of martial arts. It’s changed lives and helped soldiers handle stress during and after their service as they transition back to civilian life. …