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The photo above was taken the day I was discharged from the hospital after open-heart surgery, also known as a quadruple bypass. It has now been four weeks since that day. The first four days in the hospital were challenging, and I was grateful to go home on day four. My recovery has given me time to reflect and gain …
My sister Lisa passed away from heart failure in 2001. I felt called to get this Chinese character (see photo) tattooed over my heart to honor her. I sought out elders in Chinatown, who spent weeks in consultation over which characters would best serve her memory. The three characters together mean “Oldest sister’s spirit lives on within me.” I believe …
Retention (rĭ-těn’shən) — The act of keeping what you’ve worked hard to earn. Retention must be a top priority if you’re serious about building a lasting martial arts business in today’s challenging world. To the school owner who wants to do more than get by—who wants to thrive—retention means holding on to your students through real value: solid systems, continuous learning, life …
Bruce Lee said, “The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.” As an artist of the written word, martial arts, music, visual design, social media, and life, I seek this truth with a child’s heart. I don’t subscribe to the philosophy of “Think outside the box.” For me, there is no box, only the unlimited potential that lives inside us, …
Are you stuck somewhere between knowing what to do to achieve success and doing it? Learn to define your vision and purpose, develop an action plan, and create the mindset to execute things consistently — especially when you get stuck. Step 1 – Define Your Vision “Your vision will often change as your life goals do. But research has proven …
The average field goal percentage in the NBA is 45.1%. In Major League Baseball, a .280 batting average is considered elite. On paper, those stats look like failure. But in reality, they represent greatness at the highest level. Why? Because even the best fail more than they succeed. As a martial arts school owner, it’s easy to fall into the …
I often tell parents you can’t look at your child when they are a teenager and say, “Please be a child again because now I have time to spend with you.” Our children will only be a given year of age once. You can never get that time back again. Once it passes, it is but a memory. Now that …
Retention is key to growing your martial arts school. Renewals and enrollments often overshadow it because they provide an instant cash infusion. Retention is a long-term investment; you will reap the benefits over time. It is critical to do everything in your martial arts business with retention at the forefront of your mind. Offer a life skills curriculum in addition …
Creating a community within your school is trademarked a successful martial arts business. Anybody can teach someone to kick and punch. What separates a “great” martial arts school from a “good” one is the community that it creates. Professor Brannon Beliso, owner of One Martial Arts in San Francisco and Millbrae, California, offers you his personal insights and experiences to …
Tip #1: Create a Positive Attitude A smile and a positive attitude are the traits of a successful person. If you smile, you’ll feel better, attract positive people into your life and business, and the challenges you face will be easier. Exuding a positive attitude will inspire your staff, students, and families. It’ll make your martial arts business the only …