Beyond the Mat

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

The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

Types of Jiu-Jitsu: Styles, Differences, and How to Choose

The Best CrossFit Exercises

CrossFit WODs: Benchmark List, Examples & How to Build Your Own

The Best CrossFit Gym Management Software in 2026, Compared Honestly

How Much Do CrossFit Trainers Make? A Realistic Look at Coach Pay

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

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8 Effective Fitness Marketing Campaigns that Actually Boost Leads

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

Gym Owner Statistics 2026: The Data Behind Running a Gym

How Much to Charge for Yoga Classes

Mindbody Review 2026: What It Costs (and Whether It's Worth It)

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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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The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

Types of Jiu-Jitsu: Styles, Differences, and How to Choose

From the CEO’s Mat — The 99 Sheep: Why the Hobbyists Are the Ones Who Keep You in Business

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The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

From the CEO’s Mat — The 99 Sheep: Why the Hobbyists Are the Ones Who Keep You in Business

How to Build a Curriculum for Your Martial Arts School

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Inside Real Movement and Martial Arts: Yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, One Practice

How Much to Charge for Yoga Classes

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga Sessions

Big Yoga Trends

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How Much Do Gymnastics Coaches Make? Salary Data for Every Level

From Aikido Black Belt to BJJ Brown Belt: How Konrad Found His Real Fight

When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location

Alternative Income Streams for Gymnastics Centers

How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?

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The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

Types of Jiu-Jitsu: Styles, Differences, and How to Choose

From the CEO’s Mat — The 99 Sheep: Why the Hobbyists Are the Ones Who Keep You in Business

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Two Feet In: How Mestrando Bambu Built Axé Capoeira Chicago on No Plan B

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

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Coaching, Instruction & Training

The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

Types of Jiu-Jitsu: Styles, Differences, and How to Choose

From the CEO’s Mat — The 99 Sheep: Why the Hobbyists Are the Ones Who Keep You in Business

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8 Effective Fitness Marketing Campaigns that Actually Boost Leads

The Gym Owner's Fight-Night Watch-Party Playbook

Gym Owner Statistics 2026: The Data Behind Running a Gym

Mindbody Review 2026: What It Costs (and Whether It's Worth It)

Best MMA Gym Software: What Mixed-Discipline Gyms Actually Need

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Gym Owner Interview

The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

From a Mat in the Park to Amsterdam's Carlson Gracie Academy

Inside Real Movement and Martial Arts: Yoga, Jiu-Jitsu, One Practice

Two Feet In: How Mestrando Bambu Built Axé Capoeira Chicago on No Plan B

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How to Pay Personal Trainers at Your Gym

Fitness Industry Trends Every Gym Owner Should Know in 2026

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

Grow a Profitable Tennis Club

Top 8 Sports Summer Camp Marketing Ideas

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The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

The First 100 Days: A Martial Arts Student Retention Playbook From Dave Kovar

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

From the CEO’s Mat — The 99 Sheep: Why the Hobbyists Are the Ones Who Keep You in Business

From a Mat in the Park to Amsterdam's Carlson Gracie Academy

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Greater Toronto's Gyms: Five Founders, One Question

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Pilates Studio in 2026?

14 Types of Gyms: What to Expect at Each One

ActiveRange's Internal Strength Model: Two Co-Authors, One Framework

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

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Gym Owner Statistics 2026: The Data Behind Running a Gym

The Best Gym Chains in the US in 2026: 12 Compared

A Somewhat Complete History of Boxing in the USA

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