How to open, buy, or relocate a martial arts school, BJJ academy, or MMA gym — business plans, startup costs, locations, acquisitions, and the first 100 students.

What Buyers Look for in Your School’s Financials

The financial records and numbers a buyer or broker actually scrutinizes before purchasing a martial arts school — and how to get your books sale-ready.

Sell, Franchise, or Grow? The Owner’s Exit Decision

A framework for deciding whether to sell your martial arts school, franchise it, or keep growing it yourself — and the questions that actually decide which fits.

Succession Planning for Your Martial Arts School

How to transition a martial arts school to a program director or family member — the leadership ladder, deal structures, and the timeline owners consistently underestimate.

How to Value a Martial Arts School Before You Sell

How martial arts school owners actually estimate what their business is worth before a sale — the earnings multiple, what moves it, and the most common valuation mistake.
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How to Start a BJJ Academy or MMA Gym: What’s Actually Different From a Traditional School

What's actually different about opening a BJJ academy or MMA gym versus a traditional martial arts school — demographics, mat space, staffing, affiliation, insurance, and revenue model.
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Waivers, Liability, and Protecting Your School From a Lawsuit

What a martial arts liability waiver actually protects against, what it doesn't (lawsuits can still be filed, gross negligence isn't covered), and how waivers, documentation, and insurance work together as one system.
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Martial Arts School Insurance: The Complete Buyer’s Guide

What insurance coverage martial arts, BJJ, and MMA schools actually need — general liability, professional liability, accident coverage, abuse/molestation coverage — what it costs, and the questions to ask before you bind a policy.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Martial Arts School or BJJ Gym?

What it really costs to open a martial arts school or BJJ/MMA gym in 2026 — lean, standard, and premium budgets, the line items that matter, and why underfunding marketing is the #1 mistake.

How to Start a Martial Arts School (2026 Step-by-Step)

A practical, 2026 step-by-step guide to starting a martial arts school or BJJ/MMA gym — concept, location, startup budget, the first 100 students, and the mistakes that sink new schools.