“But I Don’t Want to Run a Fitness Club, I Just Want to Teach Martial Arts”

Fact: Most People Do Not Want To Learn Martial Arts! I coach a lot of martial arts instructors on how to start and grow a successful school; some directly and many more via my websites and written resources. And, I’ve found that one of the most difficult concepts to impart to many instructors is the [...]

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MMA Conditioning

Your MMA Strength And Conditioning Questions… Answered! I’ve decided to mix it up a little bit this week… So, I’m asking you to post any questions you may have related to conditioning for martial arts athletes – especially pro or amateur MMA fighters. All your questions will be answered by Eric Wong, noted MMA strength [...]

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Teach More Adults, Now!

The Challenge With Filling Your Adult Classes One of the all-time biggest challenges instructors share with me is: “Mike, how do I get more adult students?” In recent years, the answer you’ve been hearing is, “Add MMA classes to your school.” Well, I agree – MMA classes will attract more adults in your school… mostly [...]

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First UFC Gym To Open

And, despite the economy… some plans are still chugging right along: Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The UFC® Octagon™ isn’t just for fighters anymore. Now, for the first time in the 15-year history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, anyone – no matter how young or old – can experience what it’s like to train in [...]

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BJJ Training With Roy Harris Worth The Trip

Today’s post is going to be more of a Q&A… Here goes: Q: I heard you trained with Roy Harris. Was it worth the time, effort, money, etc.? A: First off, let me say that I do not hold any rank in BJJ. I’ve had it offered to me, and won’t take any rank in [...]

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