Beyond the Mat

Practical wisdom for running more profitable gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios, and sports clubs.

How Grapple Zone Built a BJJ Competition Program That Develops Students at Every Level

How to Build a Referral Program for Your BJJ Gym (Without Making It Weird)

BJJ Open Mat Sessions: The Complete Guide for Gym Owners

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up Protocol

How to Host a CrossFit Competition

When is Your CrossFit Box Ready for a Second Location?

The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit Gym Marketing

CrossFit Gym Business Plan

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Gymdesk vs Mindbody: Which Gym Management Software Is Right for You?

How Much to Pay a BJJ Instructor: Rates, Structures & What It Actually Costs Your Gym

The Price Is Wrong: What Gym Owners Learned About Money the Hard Way

How Much Do Gym Owners Make in 2026? Real Salary Data & What Affects Your Income

100 Gym Membership Statistics (2026): Numbers That Matter

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Features & Announcements

Your Schedule Just Got Easier to Manage on Gymdesk

Gymdesk’s New Scheduling Tools Empower Gym Owners to Run Smarter Sessions and Boost Bookings

New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools Required

New and Improved Booking Forms in Gymdesk

Ezypay Payment Processing Now Available for Gymdesk Users in New Zealand, Australia, and other APAC Countries

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How Grapple Zone Built a BJJ Competition Program That Develops Students at Every Level

How to Build a Referral Program for Your BJJ Gym (Without Making It Weird)

BJJ Open Mat Sessions: The Complete Guide for Gym Owners

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

Martial Arts Insurance Guide: BJJ, MMA, Karate & More (2026 Costs)

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How to Build a Referral Program for Your BJJ Gym (Without Making It Weird)

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

From Bodybuilder to Black Belt: KingJiuJitsu's Story

How Much to Pay a BJJ Instructor: Rates, Structures & What It Actually Costs Your Gym

The Price Is Wrong: What Gym Owners Learned About Money the Hard Way

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How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga Sessions

Big Yoga Trends

When to Expand: 12 Signs Your Yoga Studio Is Ready for a Second Location

13 Yoga Benefits for Everyone

Yoga Class Template

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When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location

Alternative Income Streams for Gymnastics Centers

How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?

The Coach's Guide to Gymnastics Injury Prevention

How to Start a Cheer Program

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How to Build a Referral Program for Your BJJ Gym (Without Making It Weird)

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

BJJ Email Marketing That Works: Convert More Trials, Keep More Students, Win Back Drop-Offs

Why Is BJJ Expensive? What You’re Really Paying For (And How to Compare Academies)

Why Every Martial Arts Gym Should Host In-House Tournaments (And How to Run Your First One)

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When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to Consider

How to Price Your Dance Programs

A Studio Owner’s Guide to Summer Dance Camp

The Best Dance Studio Software [2026]: A Guide to Choosing

Dance Studio Marketing: The Ultimate Guide [2026]

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Coaching, Instruction & Training

How Grapple Zone Built a BJJ Competition Program That Develops Students at Every Level

BJJ Open Mat Sessions: The Complete Guide for Gym Owners

15 Kids BJJ Games That Actually Teach Jiu-Jitsu (With Setup Instructions)

From Broken Dojos to Lion’s Heart: A New Kind of Karate School

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Benefits: The Science-Backed Guide for Gym Owners

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Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

Why Every Martial Arts Gym Should Host In-House Tournaments (And How to Run Your First One)

How Much Do BJJ Gym Owners Make? Real Income Data (With 3 Scenarios)

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter

AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy

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Top 5 Martial Arts Marketing Strategies for MASSIVE Growth

How to Sell High Ticket Fitness Products & Services

How Coach Rocky got his time back with Gymdesk

How to Make $1,000,000 Salary as a Gym Owner

The Secret to Instagram Growth for Your Gym

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Gym Owner Interview

How Grapple Zone Built a BJJ Competition Program That Develops Students at Every Level

From Bodybuilder to Black Belt: KingJiuJitsu's Story

The Price Is Wrong: What Gym Owners Learned About Money the Hard Way

Tanuki Martial Arts: How Two Paths Led to the Same Mats

The Gym Marketing Playbook: How 7 Owners Actually Built Their Membership (With Real Numbers)

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Grow a Profitable Tennis Club

Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas

Start a Swim Team: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Become a Climbing Instructor

Grow a Profitable Rock Climbing Business

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How Grapple Zone Built a BJJ Competition Program That Develops Students at Every Level

BJJ Open Mat Sessions: The Complete Guide for Gym Owners

Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Isn't Growing: The Complete Growth Diagnostic

Martial Arts Insurance Guide: BJJ, MMA, Karate & More (2026 Costs)

Gymdesk vs Mindbody: Which Gym Management Software Is Right for You?

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7 Clear Signs You're Ready For A Second Pilates Studio

The Best Types of Pilates: Find the Right Fit for Your Fitness Journey

Price Your Pilates Classes for Success

What You Can Learn from Club Pilates as a Pilates Studio Owner

How to Become a Pilates Instructor

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Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data

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