by Marketing | Feb 26, 2021 | Other
Wall pads are an essential product in any martial arts and in many fitness facilities, as well. Wall pads prevent both damage to the walls of the facility and to the people training. In order to be most effective, wall pads must be installed properly. Understanding...
by Marketing | Feb 16, 2021 | Other
Martial arts schools and fitness facilities are always on the search to find programs and equipment that can benefit their members and set them apart from their competitors. One of the most popular ways to do this in recent years is ninja and obstacle course equipment...
by Marketing | Feb 8, 2021 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay This is a question I get asked a lot. While I still have a very long way to go, do not get me wrong, I have had a lot of success, too. When I get asked this, most of the time I tell people the answer is time and work in the gym. But, let’s be...
by Marketing | Feb 2, 2021 | Other
You’ve decided to open your first MMA gym. Whether this has been a goal you’ve had since you were a child or one that’s more recent, you’re likely aware of how much planning goes into a gym before the doors can open and members can walk through. One of the most...
by Marketing | Jan 29, 2021 | Other
Yoga offers many benefits to its practitioners, including stress relief and increased mobility. In the era of COVID-19, practicing yoga is more important than ever, and thanks to improved equipment and virtual classes, it’s easy to do so from the safety and comfort of...
by Marketing | Jan 29, 2021 | Other
Many gyms are often multi-functional spaces, providing their members with opportunities for various martial arts and fitness training routines. One of the most common additions to facilities is a heavy bag space. This can range from one or two heavy bags to a fully...
by Marketing | Jan 20, 2021 | Other
2020 brought a rise in the purchase and installation of home gym products, mostly because COVID-19 resulted in many martial arts, yoga, and fitness facilities temporarily closing their doors. The owners of these gyms moved to virtual training during this time, and...
by Marketing | Jan 4, 2021 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay So, 2020 has been a hard and different year for everyone in the world. A lot for me changed, so let’s just recap a little bit. My 2020 I started the year off deciding to skip Euros and make Pan ams my first tournament. During training in February I...
by Marketing | Dec 14, 2020 | Other
By Eisabeth Clay Well, this is a hard one for me; it is so new. There have been so many emotions and even weeks after getting it, I just don’t think it has fully set in yet that I even have my black belt. When I go to line up at the front of the class with the other...
by Marketing | Dec 14, 2020 | Other
One of the biggest nontangible factors for any facility is its culture. This is the essence of the gym, the way it operates, and the way it makes its members feel. Having a positive gym culture is key for both retaining and recruiting members. Here are some ways to...
by Marketing | Dec 14, 2020 | Other
Ordering products for your martial arts facility or your home gym is often different than ordering items from retailers like Amazon or Target. One of the ways in which ordering martial arts items is different is in terms of lead time. What is Lead Time? Lead time is...
by Marketing | Dec 4, 2020 | Other
By Kaitlin Young There is no such thing as a black belt in Muay Thai. There may be specific schools with their own ranking system but in the sport itself, no belts or ranks exist apart from how highly ranked one is as a competitor. Muay Thai, along with boxing and...
by Marketing | Dec 2, 2020 | Other
The novel coronavirus is surging again across the world, producing record numbers of cases and deaths across the country. In many states, lawmakers have begun to enforce restrictions for businesses, similar to what happened in the spring of 2020. Among these...
by Marketing | Dec 2, 2020 | Other
This month, with COVID-19 rates rising rapidly, many states across the country issued new restrictions for citizens and businesses. Gym closures have been among these restrictions, forcing gym owners and their members to temporarily put their training on pause. For...
by Marketing | Dec 2, 2020 | Other
Martial arts gyms are tight-knit communities, and nothing has shown that more than the events of 2020. Gyms and their members have come together to make it through the new challenges that COVID-19 presented. Just as members have looked for ways to support their gym,...
by Marketing | Nov 11, 2020 | Other
By Elisabeth Clay One thing I get asked about a lot is how I stay so motivated. Not only with my sport, but with everything. How do I always go and lift? How do I have the motivation to train 5-7 days a week? How did I stay motivated to finish high school two years...