On Teaching Martial Arts – What Sort of Legacy Will You Leave Your Students?

Written by Mike Massie on January 27, 2009 - 2 Comments
Categories: Curriculum, Editorial

“Have you ever wondered what your legacy will be when you stop teaching or doing martial arts?” That’s a close approximation of the question I posed to the students and instructors in attendance during a recent black belt test I helped preside over. When I presented this question to the students who were taking the [...]

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A Proper Outlook on Money for Martial Arts School Owners

Written by Mike Massie on May 6, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Editorial

Tools. You need them for your business. But most people don’t use them at all, and those who do often use the wrong tool for the job, or they use them improperly. Money is a tool. But most people have deeply ingrained beliefs about money that keep them from achieving their goals. Many people believe [...]

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Teaching Martial Arts is a Business Based on Relationships

Written by Mike Massie on March 10, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Management

There was a time when I had more students than I could handle, and I was miserable. Let me explain. As my school grew larger, it was nearly impossible to provide individual attention to each and every student. Pretty soon, I found myself filling the role of a human resources manager more than a floor [...]

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