Setting Expectations for Martial Arts Students Upfront

by 2ndsout | Dec 1, 2023 | Selling Martial Arts Classes

Working with the Parents of Students – 3 Responding to Questions and Concerns

by 2ndsout | Oct 15, 2014 | Online Marketing & Sales

At the stage of “getting to know each other,” it is essential that you make every effort to listen carefully to the questions and comments of parents, and respond in a manner which addresses their unique concerns, interests and expectations. If you treat...

Working with the Parents of Students – 4 Gathering Relevant Information

by 2ndsout | Oct 15, 2014 | Online Marketing & Sales

You can ask questions which show an interest in understanding the personal needs of the child and expectations of the parents related to martial arts training. Spend time getting to know the parent as well as the child. Your questions and conversation with the parent...

Working with the Parents of Students – 9 Concerns about Belt-Rank Promotion

by 2ndsout | Oct 15, 2014 | Online Marketing & Sales

A common topic which parents bring to instructors is their child’s progress through the belt ranks. Parents want to see their children succeed, and belt promotions can be an indicator of success to them. As with many conversations, this is one best held in the...

Working with the Parents of Students – 8 The Highly Involved Parents

by 2ndsout | Oct 15, 2014 | Online Marketing & Sales

Other parents may be quite demanding of you and their child. They continually express concerns to you about their child’s lack of progress through the belt ranks. They may constantly “coach from the sidelines” while their child is in class, and...