385 | Celebrating the Art: National Martial Arts Appreciation Month Unveiled

15/08/2024 45 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join us as we dive into the exciting plans and strategies for National Martial Arts Appreciation Month. This episode unpacks a month-long campaign designed to educate, engage, and expand our martial arts community. 



Discover how we’re leveraging buddy days, video testimonials, and interactive seminars to deepen appreciation for the martial arts. We'll also discuss our innovative approach to using corporate sponsorships and referral programs to enhance participation and support. 



Tune in to learn how we’re making martial arts more accessible and celebrated than ever before!







Podcast Purpose



Discuss plans and strategies for National Martial Arts Appreciation Month



Key Takeaways




Month-long campaign to promote martial arts appreciation and education



Includes buddy week/days to bring in potential new students



Leverages videos, blog posts, seminars, events to showcase martial arts



Opportunity to raise funds via corporate sponsorships for t-shirts, etc.



Ties into referral programs to incentivize bringing in new members




Topics



Video Testimonials




Students, parents, instructors film videos on why they appreciate martial arts



Helps educate clientele and showcase reverence for the arts



Can turn into social media content, website testimonials




Blog Posts




Publish blog posts highlighting history/origins of different martial arts styles



Educates students on the rich heritage



Can be delegated to instructors to author




Words of the Week




Highlight inspirational words (grit, legacy, etc.) via posters, discussions



Reinforces values and mindset around martial arts training




Buddy Week/Days




Students can bring friends to try a class for free



Gives free t-shirt to student and guest



Helps drive new membership signups via referral program incentives




Seminars/Events




Host seminars with guest instructors from other styles



Virtual options allow sharing between schools



Movie nights, tournaments as additional events




Corporate Sponsorships




Secure corporate sponsors to fund t-shirt costs



Sponsors get logo/promotion across school channels



Can turn a profit after covering t-shirt expenses




Next Steps




Identify potential corporate sponsors to approach



Plan schedule of videos, blogs, words of week



Set dates for buddy days/week, seminars, events




Action Items




Sign up new students from campaign 



Get sponsorship from local businesses for t-shirts for campaign 



Create blog posts highlighting different martial arts styles taught at school 



Effectively communicate importance and benefits of martial arts to students 



Have friend do seminar at school 



Implement referral program with buddy week as part of National Martial Arts Appreciation Month campaign 




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