Black Belt Banter: Martial Arts Business Podcast
By Jimmy Hong
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Episodes: 39
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Welcome to Black Belt Banter, the best martial arts business podcast for instructors, school owners, and entrepreneurs who want to increase their profits and generate substantial revenue. Whether you're running a single studio or scaling a multi-location empire, we break down the strategies, stories, and systems behind profitable martial arts businesses. From student retention and marketing hacks to leadership, curriculum, and community building, we cover it all. Tune in for weekly insights from Master Chan and Master Jimmy Hong, who’s been in the trenches and come out kicking.
Email us at jimmyhong@blackbeltbanter.com
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#39 | 28 Feeder Programs: Why He Never Feeds Them Into His Main School
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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#38 | Private Equity Wants Your Martial Arts Club
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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#37 | The Retention Event That Pays You to Run It
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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#36 | The Fastest Growing Schools Have One Thing In Common
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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#35 | Staff Development - The Key to Creating The Life and School You Want.
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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#34 | The Software Platforms Most School Owners Are Outgrowing — And What's Replacing Them
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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#33 | You're Leaving Money on the Table Every Time You Swipe
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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#32 | 3 AI Levers That Drive Enrollment, Retention, and Efficiency
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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#31 | Raise Tuition Without Losing Students
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May 26, 2026 |
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#30 | How to Turn Your Martial Arts Business into Real Wealth
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May 12, 2026 |
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#29 | Why Your IG Isn't Getting Students
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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#28 | Your Class Schedule Is Costing You Money
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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#27 | How to Prevent Your Students from Quitting
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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#26 | Why Martial Arts Beats Every Other Sport for Kids
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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#25 | The Perfect Intro Offer: What Really Gets Students Through the Door
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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#24 | Retention Through Repetition: Kicking Drills That Keep Students Excited
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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#23 | Growing Pains: The Truth About Scaling Martial Arts Schools — Insights From a 36-Location Owner
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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#22 | Monthly Tuition vs. Paid in Full: Which One Actually Grows Your Martial Arts School
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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#21 | Maximizing Martial Arts Impact: The Face-to-Face Marketing Advantage
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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#20 | What Martial Arts School Owners Can Learn from High-Level Athletes
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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#19 | The Big Debate: Do MMA Skills Belong in Traditional Martial Arts?
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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#18 | Rotating Curriculum vs. Traditional: Which One Actually Grows Your School?
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#17 | Fighting with AI: The Future of Martial Arts Studio Owners
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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#16 | The Hidden Power of Hosting: The Student Benefits of Hosting Your Own Martial Arts Tournament
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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#15 | From Zero to 120 Martial Arts Students in Less Than A Year!
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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#14 | What's the BEST Way to Protect Students and Schools from Worst Case Scenarios?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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#13 | Would You Pay $100K for Martial Arts?
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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#12 | The Secret Behind the Highest Tuition in America
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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#11 | Fight or Fold - Martial Arts Lessons During Economic Downturn
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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#10 | How to Create Sustainable Staff Pipelines That Prevent Burnout
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#9 | Connect and Conquer: Building Your Martial Arts Empire
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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#8 | One Powerful Ingredient Your Martial Arts School Can't Afford to Ignore
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#7 | Why Martial Art Schools Are Dying: A Blunt Wake Up Call to Reality Check
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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#6 | WAIT! Don't Open That 2nd Location Until You Listen to This Podcast!
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#5 | Can Small Schools Generate Mega School Revenues?
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May 27, 2025 |
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#4 | The Retention Game: Keep Your Students Fired Up and Showing Up!
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May 13, 2025 |
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#3 | Crack the Code: 20 New Students in 30 Days!
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#2 | Stop Losing Leads - Start Gaining Students!
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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#1 | The Secret to Growing Your Martial Arts School Beyond 100 Students!
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Apr 14, 2025 |