Virtual Webinar

8 Step Student Progress Check with Hanshi Dave Kovar

With nearly 50 years of experience as a successful school owner, instructor, and mentor to martial arts professionals around the world, Hanshi Dave Kovar knows that most retention problems show up long before a student quits — you just have to know where to look. In this webinar, he'll walk you through his 8-Step Student Progress Check, a simple framework built around eight conversation starters (from "what do you like best about training?" to "would you give us an online review?") paired with a quick roster review that helps you spot spotty attendance, remember family names, find referral opportunities, and identify your next Black Belt or future staff member. You'll leave with a repeatable check-in process you can start using with your students this week to keep them engaged, connected, and on track to stay.

Time
September 1, 2026 12:00 PM
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Organizer:
Hannah Clark
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In This Session

This free, interactive session will contain...

  • A walkthrough of Hanshi Kovar's 8-Step Student Progress Check, question by question
  • How to turn a simple check-in conversation into a real retention tool
  • A roster review method for spotting students with spotty attendance before they quit
  • How to identify students who are ready for a Black Belt conversation, a referral ask, or an online review request
  • Tips for remembering family details and building the kind of relationships that keep students around
  • How to spot your next class helper or staff member hiding in your current roster
Hosts and Guests

Meet the Experts

Learn from experienced industry professionals who bring practical insights, real-world examples, and proven strategies to help gym owners run better businesses.

Guests:

Hanshi Dave Kovar

Kovar Systems

Hanshi Dave Kovar has been a prolific author and has produced countless video, online, and written series on curriculum, teaching, business systems, and more. His methods have been shared through a long list of industry organizations. He founded ProMAC, the Professional Martial Arts College, to help share a deeper level of what he’s learned about running a successful martial arts business with school owners around the globe. In 2010, he was honored to be named the recipient of the Martial Arts Industry Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Clearly, his impact in the industry has been widely felt through the last four decades.

Organizer

Have questions?

Have a question about this event? Reach out to
Hannah Clark
at
hannah.c@gymdesk.com
 for help with registration, event details, or follow-up resources.

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