Mining for Instructors: Planting the Seed, Part 1
I believe everyone reading this column can agree that one of the most frustrating and challenging aspects of running a successful martial arts school is…
The Power of Self-Belief
Now in approaching the “Power of Success”, the power of self-belief is that if you don’t believe you can, then you won’t. Remember, you should…
Children and the Art of the Sword, Part 3
Ages 7 to 9 Ages 7 to 9 are still best kept to the short sword. These students have better muscle control than the 3…
Summer Student Retention Strategies
I’ve been tremendously “lucky” in my career in the Martial Arts. Early on, in fact, even before opening a school, I learned all the “Dogma”;…
Press the Points, Part 2
Application Like in all training, applying the right technique at the right time is the key to success. Also, applying it in real-world conditions is…
Use 3 Martial Arts Principles for Effective Advertising
You realize the importance of speed, power, and accuracy when attacking an adversary. The principles are second nature to you when you are sparring, but…
263 Instructors Gather for the Warrior Masters Gathering
The Masters Gathering took place in Jacksonville, Florida on January 14th thru the 16th, 2022; hosted by Grand Master Clark and the Warrior Martial Arts…
The Power of Creating a Personal BRAND, Part 5
MAWN: If you’re not out there promoting yourself, if you’re not the biggest advocate for your program, the mouthpiece, who is? Certainly your students are…
Moving Like A Ninja
The martial art of To-Shin Do is an up-dating of the ancient art of Japan’s ninja. 1500s Japan had its own distinct culture, legal system,…
