How to Make a Living Teaching Martial Arts

Slap of reality: Making a living teaching the martial arts is hard as hell. There is a lot you have to learn in order to be successful. Not only do you have to be a decent martial artists, you also have to be good at instructing, business, scheduling, marketing, finances, and more.

Are you up to it? Read more

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How to Get Started Teaching the Martial Arts

So you want to begin teaching the martial arts, huh?

If you thought you had to open up a stand alone martial arts school to begin teaching, think again!

Here are 9 rock solid ideas on how to get started teaching without having to open up your own martial arts school and having to invest your life savings. Read more

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Our Top 5 Most Visited Posts for November 2008

Want to know what everyone else is reading on this site?

Here are the top 5 most visited posts this month:

1. Top 8 Pages Every Martial Arts School’s Website Should Have
2. How to Create an Irresistible Offer Your Prospects Can’t Refuse
3. The Art of Martial Arts School Lease Negotiation
4. Should You Join a Martial Arts Marketing Association?
5. Is Being a Part-Time Martial Arts School Owner a Bad Thing?

What are you favorite posts thus far? Share your thoughts in the form of a comment below!

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Why You Should Comment Often On This Blog

Unlike a traditional static brochure website, a blog allows you to contribute your ideas in the form of a comment that end up being added at the bottom of a post. It’s like reading a book and being able to insert you thoughts directly into the next edition. In essence, your contributions become part of the story. Read more

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Marketing Your Martial Arts School on CraigsList

I am a big fan of CraigsList and often search for martial arts related items. I also use it to market my martial arts school. If you haven’t tried it yet, its a great place to get the word out on your martial arts school.

Read on for tips on how to get started using CraigsList and why you should market your martial arts school on it.

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How to Build a Marketing Calendar for Your Martial Arts School

Some martial arts school owners plan their marketing efforts each and every month in advance while others just do a yellow page ad waiting for the phone to ring.

If the later sounds a little too familiar, it’s time to get more proactive with your marketing efforts. It’s time to develop a marketing calendar! Read more

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Top 10 Essential WordPress Plugins

Running a WordPress Blog on your martial arts website? Here are 10 essential plugins you can use to enhance the functionality of your martial arts schools WordPress blog. Read more

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