He’s Flying Into The Summit – And Why?

I have a client from Montreal, a super sharp guy. He has an amazing gym and is doing very well. Now, he’s looking at purchasing a building. He’ll be at the mastermind and there all weekend. He’s probably reading this right now. Yes—he’s booked for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday because he knows that being in […]
I’m Closing the Gym…

You read that right — I’m 100% closing the gym. Why? Because I have to. Because I need to make sure my whole team is at the Legacy Summit. And if I have to close all three gyms for the weekend to make that happen, I will. The summit is four hours away from where […]
🔥 The Power of Focus Wins Again 🔥

Some amazing conversations yesterday with Legacy clients reminded me of something I’ve seen over and over again: Focus wins. Always. One of my clients is closing in on purchasing a building for their school. I know… it might sound out of reach when you hear that. But it’s not. Five years ago, this client didn’t […]
Hey Team – When was the last time you and your staff took a weekend to work on your business—not just in it?

Right now, you’re probably in the thick of Q2. Balancing staff, retention, billing, events, growth goals… it never stops. And like most martial arts school owners, you’re pushing hard to make this quarter stronger than the last. But here’s the truth: You can’t grow the business if you don’t grow the people behind it. That’s […]
If you’re serious about growing your martial arts gym in 2025, you can’t afford to miss this.

Legacy Summit 2025 isn’t just another industry event — it’s built by martial arts school owners, for martial arts school owners, with one goal: helping you grow a more profitable, sustainable, and scalable business. Here are 7 reasons why this year’s event is a must-attend: 1. Real School Owners, Real Results Hear directly from owners who […]
Why the 2025 Legacy School Owners Summit Will Be the Most Important Three Days of Your Year

If you’re serious about growing your martial arts school, building a stronger team, and staying ahead of industry trends, then July 11–13th at the ALT Hotel Toronto needs to be circled in bold on your calendar. The 2025 Legacy School Owners Summit is more than a conference—it’s an experience designed to recharge, retool, and reignite […]
Famous BJJ Practitioner and MMA Fighter Closes His Gym

The news came to me yesterday that famous BJJ practitioner Nino Schembri has closed his school, and he shared the saddest sentiment: “After 16 years, I’m closing my academy. My dream is over. I am very sad. 😔 I hope the next chapter of my life is better than this one that closed. Thanks. Obrigado […]
Don’t Hire a Marketing Company If… (A Brutally Honest Checklist for Martial Arts School Owners)

I’ve made every mistake on this list. And I see martial arts school owners making them every day—believing a marketing company will be their magic fix. Let me be clear: A marketing company can’t save your business. Marketing companies help schools that already have strong systems in place. If your operations, sales, and retention processes […]
How One Gym Owner Increased Revenue by 208% in Two Years (And How You Can Too)

What if I told you that in just two years, one of my clients more than tripled his revenue, a 208% increase, to be exact? This gym owner isn’t just running a school. He’s:✅ Coaching fighters✅ Hosting events✅ Managing a full-time business Like many gym owners, he had a lot on his plate. But here’s […]
Can You Make a 100k or more with Just 200 Students?

Absolutely. In fact, this is the exact model I coach people on. But—and this is important—there are key elements that too many school owners overlook. If you want to hit your income goals and run a thriving martial arts business, pay close attention. 1. The Owner Must Be Present This seems obvious, yet I see […]