Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data
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Martial Arts
Freemium Marketing: The Secret to Sky High Conversion Rates for New Jiu Jitsu Memberships
Sometimes giving your services away for free makes you more money. This sounds absurd, and it gets more absurd, but I promise it will make sense. We’re going to do something that martial artists never do: borrow business ideas from other industries. In his seminal 2006 paper on software business models, trailblazer Jarid Lukin reveals […]
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Gym Owner Interviews
How Nova Jiu-Jitsu Built a Community That Outgrew the Mats
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Martial Arts
Jiu Jitsu as a Vehicle of Transformative Learning Theory
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Martial Arts
Comparing Combat Effectiveness: Traditional Arts vs. Mixed Martial Arts
CrossFit
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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
CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up ProtocolGyms
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BJJ School Culture and Transformation Over Profit
- Common Mistakes When Expanding to a Second Gym (Even Experienced Owners Make)
- The Secret Sauce of Academia Jiu-Jitsu: How Energy, Warmth, and Human Connection Create an Unbreakable Community
- MyStudio Alternatives: 7 Better Options for Your Studio
- Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
BJJ School Culture and Transformation Over ProfitFeatures & Announcements
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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
- 24/7 Gym Access Made Easy: Integrate with Hundreds of Smart Locks via Gymdesk
Gymdesk’s New Scheduling Tools Empower Gym Owners to Run Smarter Sessions and Boost BookingsMartial Arts
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How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu Lessons
- Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter
- AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy
- This is Why Your Jiu Jitsu School isn’t Growing
- Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu LessonsGym Growth
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How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu Lessons
- Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter
- Common Mistakes When Expanding to a Second Gym (Even Experienced Owners Make)
- AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy
- This is Why Your Jiu Jitsu School isn’t Growing
Yoga
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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
How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga SessionsGymnastics
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When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location
- Alternative Income Streams for Gymnastics Centers
- Building a Positive Gymnastics Culture
- How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?
- The Coach’s Guide to Gymnastics Injury Prevention
When to Start a Second Gymnastics LocationGym Marketing
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How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu Lessons
- Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter
- AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy
- This is Why Your Jiu Jitsu School isn’t Growing
- MyStudio Alternatives: 7 Better Options for Your Studio
Dance
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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 [2025]: A Guide to Choosing
- Dance Studio Marketing: The Ultimate Guide [2025]
When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to ConsiderCoaching, Instruction & Training
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BJJ School Culture and Transformation Over Profit
- The Secret Sauce of Academia Jiu-Jitsu: How Energy, Warmth, and Human Connection Create an Unbreakable Community
- Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
Gym Sales
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How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu Lessons
- Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter
- AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy
- This is Why Your Jiu Jitsu School isn’t Growing
- MyStudio Alternatives: 7 Better Options for Your Studio
Podcasts
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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
- Attract Millennials & Gen Z to Your Fitness Studio
- How to Make $1,000,000 Salary as a Gym Owner
Top 5 Martial Arts Marketing Strategies for MASSIVE GrowthGym Owner Interviews
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BJJ School Culture and Transformation Over Profit
- The Secret Sauce of Academia Jiu-Jitsu: How Energy, Warmth, and Human Connection Create an Unbreakable Community
- Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
- How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
Sport Clubs
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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
Grow a Profitable Tennis ClubGym Management
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How to Charge $200 a month for Jiu Jitsu Lessons
- Why Your Jiu Jitsu School Needs 1,000 Subscribers on its Newsletter
- BJJ School Culture and Transformation Over Profit
- Common Mistakes When Expanding to a Second Gym (Even Experienced Owners Make)
- AI SEO to Future-Proof Your Jiu Jitsu Academy
7 Clear Signs You’re Ready For A Second Pilates Studio
Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data
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