The Gymdesk Library
Articles how to build and run successful gyms, martial arts schools, yoga studios and sports clubs.
Gym Growth
Effective Localized Marketing Tactics For Multiple Gym Locations
Scaling your gym business to new locations is an exciting step for anyone in the industry – but it comes with its issues: how do you promote each location while maintaining a brand that people can recognize? What it does for members in an urban downtown may fall flat in a suburban area. Which is […]
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Features & Announcements
Gymdesk’s New Scheduling Tools Empower Gym Owners to Run Smarter Sessions and Boost Bookings
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Gyms
Measuring Success: 10 Vital Metrics For Martial Arts Business Owners
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Gyms
Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Classes as a Growth Flywheel: Culture, Parents, and Retention
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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Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints - How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
- How To Balance High-Performing And Underperforming Gym Locations Effectively
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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Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year - 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
Gym Growth
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Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year - Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
- 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
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
- Building a Positive Gymnastics Culture
- How Young is Too Young for Toddlers to Begin Gymnastics?
- The Coach’s Guide to Gymnastics Injury Prevention
Gym Marketing
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Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year - 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
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 a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations - 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
- Gym Programs for Special Populations
Gym Sales
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Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year - 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
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 a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations - 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
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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Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints - How a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
- Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Gym Management: What Owners Should Know
- Should Your Jiu Jitsu Academy Sell Supplements?
Gym Owner Statistics: The State of Gyms, Member Trends, and Usage Data



CrossFit Mobility Fundamentals: Olympic Lifting Warm-Up Protocol
Spark Membership Software: Honest Reviews and Top Complaints
New in Gymdesk: Built-In WOD Tracking App for CrossFit Gyms — No More Extra Tools Required
Turn this Season from Your Slowest Jiu Jitsu Month Into Your MOST Profitable of the Year
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 a Family-First Jiu-Jitsu Model Scaled to Multiple Locations
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