MMA Mats: Back to the Basics

MMA Mats: Back to the Basics

Mats are such an integral part of the Mixed Martial Arts training experience. If you are looking to open a new facility, it’s never too early to begin planning your next mat purchase, and if you own an existing facility, it’s never too late to take stock in your MMA...
How to Stop Flinching While Sparring

How to Stop Flinching While Sparring

Flinching while sparring is a common issue that every boxer and MMA fighter has to overcome. It’s simply a natural reaction for junior fighters who are stepping into the MMA cage for the first time. When anything comes flying at our faces, our primal reaction is to...
Merchandising 101 for MMA/MA Gym Owners

Merchandising 101 for MMA/MA Gym Owners

Merchandising the items you sell at your pro shop is the best way to make some extra income. There is, however, a right and wrong way to do it. Merchandising Tips for the New Gym Owner Your gym’s pro shop should not be overwhelming or confusing to your students. The...
Choosing the Right Location for Your MMA Gym

Choosing the Right Location for Your MMA Gym

Creating an MMA or martial arts gym that appeals to people is all about three things: Building an amazing gym culture Your training expertise Location. Location. Location Of these three things, your expertise and culture can be built up over time, but there is only...
The Tools for Fitness and Martial Arts Training

The Tools for Fitness and Martial Arts Training

The growing exposure of MMA has become increasingly more positive, making your job of promoting to people who might be interested in martial-arts style training easier. But this growth can also help you promote to a much larger audience of people than those who are...