Beyond the Mat

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

Taekwondo Curriculum: How to Design and Run One by Geup

Karate Curriculum: How to Design, Document, and Run One

Martial Arts Gym Access Control: Open Mat Outside Class Hours

Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

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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Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

24/7 Gym Access System: How It Works & What It Costs

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

The 5th-Class Cliff: Your Attendance Data Already Predicts Who's About to Quit

How to Wrap Hands for Boxing (the Way Coaches Teach It)

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Features & Announcements

24/7 Gym Access System: How It Works & What It Costs

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

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

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Taekwondo Curriculum: How to Design and Run One by Geup

Karate Curriculum: How to Design, Document, and Run One

Martial Arts Gym Access Control: Open Mat Outside Class Hours

Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

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Taekwondo Curriculum: How to Design and Run One by Geup

Karate Curriculum: How to Design, Document, and Run One

Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

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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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She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Pilates Marketing: The Ultimate Guide

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

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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

Taekwondo Curriculum: How to Design and Run One by Geup

Karate Curriculum: How to Design, Document, and Run One

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

Jiu-Jitsu for Law Enforcement: Safer Control, Less Force

Shotokan vs Kyokushin: Which Karate Style Is Right for You?

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Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

Best Gym Management Software (2026): Honest Comparison From a Competitor

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

Gym Software Processing Fees Explained: A Transparent Breakdown

What is Gym Management Software? Why is it Important?

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Gym Owner Interview

She Was Told an All-Women Gym Would Never Work. It's Still Full 21 Years Later.

At Unicorn Jiu Jitsu, the Purple Belt Teaches No-Gi. She's Better at It.

Nobody Knew How to Open a Boxing Gym. So She Did It Anyway.

The Only Gracie University Academy in the Netherlands

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Seven Founders, One Question

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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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Taekwondo Curriculum: How to Design and Run One by Geup

Karate Curriculum: How to Design, Document, and Run One

Martial Arts Gym Access Control: Open Mat Outside Class Hours

Zen Planner Review 2026: Pricing, Features & Alternatives

24/7 Gym Access System: How It Works & What It Costs

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Pilates Advertising: What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Pilates Marketing: The Ultimate Guide

Greater Toronto's Gyms: Seven 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

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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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