How Much Does Martial Arts Billing Cost?
Martial arts billing runs ~$99/mo for software-plus-service up to a percentage of revenue. The real cost most owners miss: revenue lost to unrecovered failed payments.
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For martial arts school owners
Martial Arts Business & Billing Resources
Guides on retention, dojo marketing, pricing, and billing — from 35 years of working with Taekwondo, BJJ, karate, and MMA schools. Looking for the platform itself? See our martial arts billing & membership software.
Should You Outsource Martial Arts Billing or Do It In-House?
Most schools can run their own billing — until a payment fails. Here's the honest in-house vs. outsourced breakdown, including who chases the declined card.
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Chris Fossenier
AI for Martial Arts Schools: 8 Use Cases With Copy-Paste Prompts
Five real AI use cases for dojos, BJJ gyms, and martial arts schools — with copy-paste prompts for billing, parent communication, and member milestones. No tech background needed.
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Mary-Margaret Bennett
Martial Arts School Newsletters: Templates for Belt Tests, Events & Win-Backs
Real newsletter templates for martial arts schools — belt milestones, tournament announcements, and lapsed student win-backs. Copy, edit, send tonight.
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Mary-Margaret Bennett
How to Get More Martial Arts Students (Without Ads)
Learn how your martial arts school can get more martial arts students using school programs, retention strategies, and billing systems.
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Mary-Margaret Bennett
Martial Arts Youth Marketing Ideas
Turn school breaks into business wins. Use off-season camps to attract new families, boost student retention, and grow your martial arts income.
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Chris Fossenier
Best Taekwondo Ads That Convert
Stop wasting money on weak ads. Learn how top-performing Taekwondo schools market smarter, follow up better, and turn leads into lifelong students.
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Chris Fossenier
VR Martial Arts Training
See why blending martial arts VR training with traditional methods offers the best path to grow your school and engage modern students.
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Chris Fossenier
10 Martial Arts Revenue Strategies
Most dojos lose $2K-$5K/month in failed payments they never notice. 10 revenue strategies for martial arts schools that won't compromise your teaching or community.
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Vanessa Gonyea
Martial Arts Marketing Strategies Guide
Boost your martial arts studio’s visibility with expert marketing tactics to attract students and grow your local brand.
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Chris Fossenier
How to Open a BJJ Gym: Costs, Setup & Real Talk
Real-world guide to opening a BJJ gym — startup costs, location, mats, insurance, billing setup, and the operational details most guides skip.
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Chris Fossenier
Client Retention for Martial Arts Gyms
These actionable client retention tips for martial arts gyms will help you reduce dropouts, boost revenue, and build a stronger training community.
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Chris Fossenier
How to Brand a Martial Arts Studio
Wondering how to brand a martial arts studio? This step-by-step guide helps you stand out, attract students, and stay true to your values.
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Chris Fossenier
Martial Arts Ads That Actually Work (With Examples)
Real martial arts ad examples that fill dojos with students — Facebook, Instagram, Google, and local marketing strategies. What works and why, with screenshots.
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Chris Fossenier
Best Martial Arts Software for Aikido Dojos in 2025
Find the best software for Aikido dojos to simplify administration, track rank progress, manage payments, and enhance engagement. Start optimizing today.
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Chris Fossenier
Taekwondo Business Plan Guide
Launch your own Taekwondo school with a detailed business plan. Learn how to attract students, set goals, and plan for long-term success.
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Todd Blyth
Content Strategy for Martial Arts Schools
Want more students in your martial arts school? Discover a content strategy that builds trust, drives sign-ups, and grows your business effectively.
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Chris Fossenier
Communication Tips for Martial Arts Gyms
Looking to strengthen your martial arts student retention? Consider these 3 communications that can be sent by email, text, and mail.
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Todd Blyth
How to Switch Members to ACH Payments
How do you move your martial arts & fitness members to ACH payments without disrupting their payment experience? Follow these tips
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Avery Leary
7 Tips for Dojo Financial Planning
Enhance your martial arts business through financial planning. Tips to boost financial health, set clear goals, and more.
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Chris Fossenier
KPIs & Financial Monitoring for Gyms
Master your growth today! Unlock the potential of KPIs and financial monitoring for your martial arts school. Learn more now.
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Vanessa Gonyea
Increasing Martial Arts School Cash Flow
Alternative sources to diversify income and accelerate cash flow for your martial arts school. Learn more.
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Chris Fossenier
Benefits of Online Student Enrollment
Using paper contracts? Switching to online student enrollment can bring many long-term benefits to your martial arts business. Discover the advantages.
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Chris Fossenier
Spring Clean Your Martial Arts Business
Simple ways to give your martial arts school a productivity boost—from spring cleaning your online presence to prepping for Spring events.
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Chris Fossenier
5 Tools to Delight Martial Arts Members
Keep your business running around the clock (and elevate your members' experience!) with these martial arts business tools. Learn more!
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Chris Fossenier
February Marketing Ideas for Martial Arts
February is more than just hearts and candy for your sweetie; it’s a time to shower your business with some L-O-V-E by way of lead generation and new member...
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Chris Fossenier
Martial Arts Summer Camp: Setup & Pricing
Picture it: sunshine, BBQs firing up, and the anticipation of days spent by the pool. And of course, school will be out before you know it.
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Chris Fossenier
7 Steps to Build a New Year Business Plan
The new year lurking … hovering over your shoulder … whispering in your ear … “Psstt… hey … when are you going to make a plan for me?”
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Chris Fossenier
9 Fall Events for Martial Arts Enrollment
Simple Fall events, activities, and offers to strengthen retention and attract new martial arts students.
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Chris Fossenier
Master the Back-to-School Season with These 11 Tips
This year, more than ever, people in your community are ready to get back to a routine of in-school learning and after-school sports and activities. And,...
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Chris Fossenier
Driving Online Sales with Member Portal Marketplace
It shouldn’t come as any surprise: online shopping is surging. COVID-19 lockdowns made many of the in-person shopping methods we all used for years an...
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Chris Fossenier
Improve the Member Experience Online
Think back to Fall of 2019, and…Woah, the way you do business certainly has changed!
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Chris Fossenier
Deliver Recurring Value to Gym Members
Secondly, your business temporarily closed.
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Chris Fossenier
How to Plan Martial Arts Birthday Parties for Kids
Looking for more ways to market your martial arts school? Read our 5-step process about how you can start getting leads from birthday party packages.
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Chris Fossenier
How to Use Trial Memberships in Martial Arts
The core of the trial membership martial arts discussion is attracting new people to your school while maintaining and demonstrating value.
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Avery Leary
5-Step Guerrilla Marketing for Martial Arts Schools
Need summer conversions at your martial arts school? Try guerrilla marketing. We assure you it has nothing to do with bringing an actual gorilla along with...
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Chris Fossenier
11 Martial Arts Event Marketing Tips
Explore these 11 tips to increase your martial arts event marketing and attract new members at community events in your area.
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Chris Fossenier
15 Martial Arts Email Templates That Sell
Need more members for your martial arts school? Follow these tips about how to use our email templates to convert more leads to full-time members.
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Avery Leary
16 Student Retention Tips for Martial Arts Kids Classes
16 classroom-tested tips for keeping kids enrolled in your martial arts program, from age-specific classes to achievement systems that build loyalty.
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Tyler Snyder
8 Tips for Buying a Martial Arts School
Here are eight helpful tips for you to consider before buying an existing martial arts school or fitness facility.
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Avery Leary
A Birthday Party Follow-Up That Converts
The #1 and #2 reasons for offering any event at your school are retention and new memberships. In last week’s post, I provided tips to help you get your...
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Chris Fossenier
Calculate Martial Arts Business Success
Why do some martial arts studios have 50 students while others have 500?
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Chris Fossenier
How to Run Martial Arts & Fitness Events
“I’ve tried special events. They don’t work. I never get new enrollments from them.”
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Chris Fossenier
Martial Arts Summer Events & Marketing Strategies
Anyone who follows the show Game of Thrones knows the famous saying, “Winter is coming,” which is a warning of difficult times to come.
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Chris Fossenier
Martial Arts Summer Camp Tips
Our three-week martial arts summer camps usually bring in $12,000.00 to $15,000.00 each. We look forward to these events as a way to generate more revenue...
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Chris Fossenier
Sales Scripts for Martial Arts Gyms
The truth is that price is just one of the objections you’ll face during membership selling. In order to turn a hesitant prospect into a long-term member,...
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Chris Fossenier
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Martial Arts School Event Pick List
Running an event is arguably one of the best things you can do for your martial arts business. Doing so provides three great benefits:
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5 Martial Arts Back to School Growth Tips
How you prepare for the back-to-school season can dictate the success of your martial arts business for the entire year. Also, for the best results, you...
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Chris Fossenier
Facebook Ads for Martial Arts Marketing
Confused about Facebook ads? You’re not the only one.
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Chris Fossenier
100 Martial Arts Students in 90 Days
Marketing is one of the important keys to a successful martial arts school. Unfortunately, many school owners get overwhelmed and lost in all the options...
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Chris Fossenier
What's a Good Member Retention Rate?
What’s a Good Member Retention Rate for Fitness & Martial Arts Programs?
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