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Articles how to build and run successful gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios and sports clubs.
Gyms
Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints
What Spark Membership Software Is and Who It Serves Popular Features and Customer Feedback FeatureUser Satisfaction (1-5)Common Feedback SummaryAutomated Billing & Management4.2Saves time, but some setup issuesClass Scheduling & Tracking4.0Easy to use, minor glitches reportedMarketing & Communication Tools3.7Useful, but limited integrations 1. Automated Billing and Member Management 2. Class Scheduling and Tracking 3. Marketing and […]
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Gyms
How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
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Martial Arts
Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
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Gyms
Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
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
Gyms
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
- Gymdesk vs Zen Planner: Pricing and Features Compared
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
- How to Scale Referral Programs Across Multiple Gym Locations
Features & Announcements
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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
- How We Built the Best CRM for Martial Arts Schools
Martial Arts
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - Complete Payroll Management For BJJ Instructors: 5 Steps
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
- The Spark Behind the #1 Jiu-Jitsu Gym in Austin
Gym Growth
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
- How to Scale Referral Programs Across Multiple Gym Locations
- Balancing Standardization And Local Identity: A Guide For Multi-Location Gyms
- The Complete Guide to Expanding Your Gym Space in 2025
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
Gymnastics
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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
Gym Marketing
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
- Gymdesk vs Zen Planner: Pricing and Features Compared
- How to Scale Referral Programs Across Multiple Gym Locations
- Is PushPress Good For Gyms?
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]
Coaching, Instruction & Training
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How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom - How Takeover Jiu-Jitsu Is Uplifting Buffalo’s Puerto Rican Community – One Kid at a Time
- Designing a Dream: How Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Fernando Valley Reimagines the Modern BJJ Academy
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
Gym Sales
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - How to Build a Management Team Across Your Gym Locations
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- Gym Payroll Management Made Simple
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
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
- How to Make $1,000,000 Salary as a Gym Owner
- The Secret to Instagram Growth for Your Gym
Gym Owner Interviews
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How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom - How Takeover Jiu-Jitsu Is Uplifting Buffalo’s Puerto Rican Community – One Kid at a Time
- Designing a Dream: How Alliance Jiu-Jitsu San Fernando Valley Reimagines the Modern BJJ Academy
- Student to Martial Arts School Owner: Building Roll Society Jiu Jitsu in Las Vegas
- This Pre-Sales Campaign Got Austin Jiu Jitsu Parlor Hundreds of Members before Opening
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
Gym Management
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Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements? - How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
- Gymdesk vs Zen Planner: Pricing and Features Compared
- How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
- How to Scale Referral Programs Across Multiple Gym Locations
Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data



CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up Protocol
Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools Required
How To Triple Your Income Teaching Private Yoga Sessions
When to Start a Second Gymnastics Location
When to Start a Second Dance Studio Location: Key Factors to Consider
How Jiu-Jitsu Evolved From Fight Club to the Classroom
Grow a Profitable Tennis Club
7 Clear Signs You’re Ready For A Second Pilates Studio
Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data