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Martial arts instructor in a black uniform kneeling at an outdoor table to show a boy and his mother a class flyer, beside a chalkboard sign that reads New Students Welcome, Try a Free Class
Marketing

How to Get More Martial Arts Students Without Selling

Five reasons martial arts enrollment stalls and five ways to get more students without a sales pitch, from referrals and school partnerships to online trial booking and automated follow-up.

Dan Miller
Written by
Dan Miller
October 15, 2026
2026-10-15
Martial arts school owner in a black gi at his laptop, thinking, beside a whiteboard listing 2026 trends: student progression, retention, digital experience, adult programs, marketing, and growth
Business

Martial Arts Training Trends 2026: What They Mean for Your Studio

Keeping up with martial arts training trends gives you an early read on what's changing before it shows up in your attendance or your cancellations.

Written by
Linnette Le
October 15, 2026
2026-10-15
Martial arts instructor presenting a 12 Days of Fitness Challenge holiday promotion on a whiteboard to students in a decorated studio
Marketing

Seasonal Membership Promotion Ideas for Martial Arts Schools

Membership promotion ideas for every month of the year for a martial arts school, each built around what families are already deciding: a holiday, a school break, the start of the school year, or a tax refund.

Dan Miller
Written by
Dan Miller
October 15, 2026
2026-10-15
Martial arts instructor showing a mother and her son class options on a laptop at the studio front desk
Business

Martial Arts Marketing: The Complete Guide

Martial arts marketing is the system a school uses to get found by the right families, turn interest into booked trial classes, and turn those trials into long-term students.

Dan Miller
Written by
Dan Miller
September 23, 2026
2026-09-23
Business

The 3 KPIs every studio owner should track

Tu Le shares the 3 KPIs he checks on all six of his schools every quarter, and why a school can bring in $1 million and still net only $60,000 without them. This post breaks down each one, includes a free worksheet to calculate your own numbers, and links to the full podcast episode, where Tu also covers rent negotiation, staffing, and how to know if you're ready to open a second location.

Written by
Tu Le
September 9, 2026
2026-09-09
MyStudio and Century team members at their trade show booth
Business

Why Century Chose MyStudio to Build Century Direct

MyStudio is the exclusive technology partner behind Century Direct, Century Martial Arts' drop-shipping platform. Two companies built by martial artists, five years in — and what it means for studio owners.

Dan Miller
Written by
Dan Miller
August 10, 2026
2026-08-04