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Improving your dojo and creating word of mouth…

March 30, 2010
Jason Stanley
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Two months ago we moved location and took over a dance studio, so a lot of the work was already done since the building has the same basic purpose – a training floor and reception area. Basically there is a dividing wall between the tatami and the waiting room, front desk and bathroom. However, the […]

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Keeping Your Students Motivated!

March 16, 2010
Jason Stanley
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Do you ever have a hard time getting your students to push themselves harder? Are you ever frustrated by their lack of effort? Does what they’re doing actually look like karate or does it resemble tai chi more? If your class is struggling to give their best, here’s a list of some of the one […]

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Flushing money down the toilet…

March 9, 2010
Jason Stanley
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I was standing at my reception desk getting ready for class when he walked in. He was wearing a suit and carrying a satchel. He must be selling something I thought to myself. “Hi there”, I said to the business man. “Hello”, he said, “my name is Steve”. “Hi Steve, I’m Jason. Nice to meet […]