Martial Arts School

I'm Mike Massie, author of Small Dojo Big Profits and over a dozen other martial arts business books and courses. I've spent years learning how to put together all the "gold nuggets" of information that I picked up from watching and listening to real martial arts business "masters", observing what they did and taking it home to test it in my own studio. Along the way, I learned what not to do through trial and error, all while developing and honing this into a complete system for maximizing martial arts school profits while keeping my overhead to respectable levels.

He's the only one without magic at a school for mages. That just makes him the most dangerous student. Laku arrives at the prestigious Dzidzo Institute with a deadly secret: he's a Zero, completely unable to use magic. Armed only with Awakening, an ancient martial art, he must find his missing grandfather while hiding the truth that could get him killed.

When I started my first martial art school, all I knew about growing a dojo was that I needed more students. So, I set about getting more students every way I knew how, and I kept adding more ways to do that as I went along.

Martial arts business owners! In Martial Arts School Staff and Leadership Team Training, I'm revealing my entire system for recruiting, selecting, and training staff and leadership teams for martial arts school owners. Any style! Any system! Any school! You can easily adapt and use this system for training and developing your own staff and leadership team. And not only will you find out how to train them—you'll learn how to train them right so you keep your program quality high!

This is the book that introduced thousands of people to Tai-chi. It is a complete description of this ancient Chinese art of movement, including chapters on form (meditative movements), Push Hands (two person exercise), Kung-fu (self defense), healing and the evolution of the human mind. Movements of Magic describes how this ancient system of health, meditation, healing, self defense and personal development can be used practically in your everyday life. It is unique in its approach, vibrant in its analysis, stimulating and refreshing. This book may completely change your life for the ...

In a world where battle-hardened warriors determine the fate of empires, war-ravaged nations seek out a new champion in the first book of a thrilling science fantasy trilogy: "that rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan" (Fonda Lee, author of Jade City).​ In a world long ago...

Turning a passion for martial arts into a successful business has never been easier! How to Start a Martial Arts School outlines the basics of making your love for the martial arts into something that can be both fun and profitable. From marketing to thinking about how to pay yourself, this audiobook discusses aspects of owning a martial arts business that you need to know about if you're planning to start your own school.

This anthology isn’t a typical “How To” book for teaching martial arts to children. The eight chapters included tend not only to the physical aspects of the instruction of skills, but give special attention to the essential nature of children, their body and minds, and the effects their train have on socialization. In addition, some authors write specifically on the special needs of children with autism, attention deficit, and hyperactivity disorders. As young children learn about the world over time, what activities they do influence their outlooks and influence their behaviors. Will...

The second book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far future world where the fate of nations is determined by battle-hardened warriors who are trained to compete in brutal single combat. In a world where single combat determines the fate of nations, the Grievar fight in the...

Steve was a chubby college prep student, busy with plays, band, and chorus. He had just achieved one of the highest PSAT scores in the state. However, his life took a dark turn when a thug, suspended for smoking pot at school, wrongfully assumed Steve was responsible and beat him up. The thug ominously warned, “This is not over.” Once anxious in the hallways of his inner-city school, Steve now walked them in fear. In contrast, his uncle had walked these same halls in the mid-60s without fear, bolstered by his training at the state’s first karate school and his status as a national-...

These are the reflections of a public school teacher and her experience as a martial arts student. Not being very coordinated or athletic, her martial arts practice puts her in the shoes of students who struggle in school in a way that hits home on a very personal level. It's difficult for adults who may not have struggled with academics or bullying to truly understand what some students experience. This book creates an analogy that fosters understanding in a way that many of us can relate whether we are martial artists or not.

Open a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school without guessing, overbuilding, or bleeding cash. Open Your BJJ Academy is a practical, no-fluff business playbook for launching and running a BJJ gym that actually survives year one — and grows into a real academy with real retention. This isn’t a technique book. It’s the operator manual for the parts nobody teaches: Choosing your gym model (community-first, competition-first, kids-first, boutique) Location and lease decisions that protect your cashflow Minimum viable buildout (mats, layout, hygiene, first-impression flow) Simple pricing ladders that...

Why should you try Aikido? What's the purpose of traditional martial arts today? At my age - should I be getting into martial arts? What should my kids expect from a dojo? Reuven Lirov, a veteran of martial arts of over 29 years, gives an overview of his take on what Aikido means today, how it impacts hundreds of thousands of lives around the world, and what you should look for in a dojo at any age. The goal of this book is to help the wider public gain an understanding of Aikido's basic message of traditional martial arts training as a way to bring peace on Earth. Reuven's unique history ...

Besides actually getting students through your front door, what's the biggest challenge any martial arts school owner can face? That's right—it's student retention! Keeping students and getting parents to be raving fans of your school is the key to long-term martial arts business success. If you can master martial arts marketing, you're halfway there. But, if you can master the art of martial arts student retention, you can bank on keeping the doors to your martial arts school open for a good long time.

Movements of Power is a unique insight into how the practice of Tai-chi transforms your everyday life, healing you physically, emotionally and spiritually. The book begins by showing how ancient cultures preserved their knowledge using mythological stories. Tai-chi preserves the same knowledge in movement. The two methods of preserving knowledge are compared in order to better understand the principles of that knowledge and make them clear and useable for the reader. In the second section, the nature of consciousness itself is explored. What is the relationship among the mind, the body, ...

This anthology contains five short stories previously published in READING for Christian Schools Grade 6 (Bob Jones University Press 1988), updated for a new generation of readers, with plenty of new illustrations. Black and White interior and a full-cover cover. “Val is For Valiant” - An ordinary boy has an extraordinary dream that changes his life. “The Monument” - A game of tag turns into a journey of discovery and danger “Brethren Nisei” - A white American boy watches his Japanese friends undergo persecution during the war “Antarctica” - Two brothers help their uncle ...

Training in the martial arts is both an honor and a responsibility. But for those seeking to start their own clubs from scratch, the process can be intimidating. Where do you train? How will you find students? Do you need insurance? How much will you charge? In Teaching the Martial Arts, Allen leads the listener through all of the steps necessary to beginning your own martial arts club. From defining your product and your service to considering when it may be time to open up multiple locations, here is a resource that will prove invaluable on your journey.

Tyler Bowers and his robot best friend, Rob, are always up for some adventure and detective work—even the semi-dangerous kind! Police Chief Clancy has a new mission for the Undercover Brothers: To stop a horde of ninjas! It is now up to Tyler, Rob, and their martial arts expert friend, Kate, to find where the ninjas are lurking. Only one obstacle will test their strength and bravery.… The Ninja Grandmaster—the most powerful ninja in the world! This story is a funny adventure that is engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups too! Check out The Undercover ...

The final book in an action-packed science fiction trilogy set on a far-future world where the fate of nations is determined by single combat: "that rare book that fully satisfies me as an action fan." (Fonda Lee, author of Jade City) The Grievar War has engulfed the Empire of Kiroth and Silas...

A comprehensive guide on many different aspects of martial arts pedagogy. Topics include: teaching children with learning disabilities, anatomy and common injuries, leadership skills, and hundreds of specific drills.