alecbauldingMar 31, 20182 minMartial Arts Business ToolkitAfter years of writing on topics concerning the business side of martial arts. I decided to compile everything that I’ve learned into a...
alecbauldingFeb 8, 20182 minLosing MembersThis isn’t a topic that I’ve heard spoken about often in the martial arts, especially in Jiu Jitsu. When you first start an academy. It’s...
alecbauldingJan 15, 20183 minThe power of the introductory lessonAn introductory lesson, or intro private for short is probably the greatest marketing tool at the disposal of every martial arts academy....
alecbauldingNov 14, 20174 minWhy do Jiu Jitsu competitors transition to MMA?I first wrote about this topic in a guest post I did last year, The Next Great American Champion, but it’s still very relevant today....
alecbauldingOct 26, 20174 minPromoting a great training environmentThe environment of an academy can make or break it. I’ve thought a lot about this topic. Both as an instructor and as a student. And my...
alecbauldingOct 2, 20173 minShould your academy have a uniform policy?Over the last few years I’ve observed more and more academies enacting a uniform policy for their members. It’s nothing new in martial...
alecbauldingJul 14, 20178 minBuild better relationships with your studentsYou work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...
alecbauldingApr 26, 20177 minRetentionYou work really hard to build your martial arts academy. Finding the right location. Training staff. Teaching classes. Marketing your...
alecbauldingMar 21, 20173 minNetworking in Jiu JitsuNetworking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most underutilized benefits of training with such a diverse group. The normal clientele...
alecbauldingFeb 2, 20175 minMartial Arts Business BlundersI had a really cool article about guard development that I was really excited to post. But sometimes things happen or events occur that...
alecbauldingJan 12, 20175 minPrivate LessonsIt’s funny but the majority of my posts come from conversations or questions that I get asked. A lot questions about making it in Jiu...
alecbauldingDec 15, 20166 minBringing in 20172017 is quickly approaching and as with each new year this brings with it a rush of new potential clients looking for help in achieving...
alecbauldingOct 20, 20169 minCan you make it in Jiu Jitsu?I know many athletes pursuing Jiu Jitsu as their career all over the world and the general consensus is that making it in Jiu Jitsu...
alecbauldingSep 30, 20166 minJoining a Jiu Jitsu AssociationIn my post instructor progression I talked a little bit about what an association head was and some of their duties. So now I want to...
alecbauldingJul 29, 20165 minKnowing your financialsA few months ago I wrote Is 50k enough to open your own academy? And I was really surprised by the amount of comments and feedback that I...
alecbauldingJul 23, 20161 minThank you for joining my newsletterA few months ago I decided to blog about my training, my traveling, and my philosophy on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the martial arts. I...
alecbauldingJul 11, 201610 minInstructor ProgressionI’m currently embarking on my next adventure in Japan. Over the next next few months I’m going to be traveling. Competing and teaching...
alecbauldingJun 21, 20166 minModern SponsorshipsI was recently introduced to a newer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brand called Enois. Founded by David Telfer who trains out of Robot Fight and...
alecbauldingMay 13, 20164 minIs 50k enough to open your own academy?I recently had a good friend of mine, a purple belt (soon to be brown :)) ask me if $50,000 was enough to open up his own martial arts...
