Are You the #1 Martial Arts Gym in Your Town?
Jan 05, 2026If someone Googled “martial arts near me”…
Would they find YOU first? Or your competitor?
Let’s get real — when someone in your area is looking for a gym, visibility wins. You could be the best coach in town, but if no one sees you? That’s a problem.
Here’s a gut check:
- Are you at the top of Google Search?
- Are you visible on Google Maps and Google Local Pack?
- Do people see your face on Facebook and Instagram — in posts, stories, and reels?
- Do they notice your content when they scroll?
If the answer isn’t yes, it’s time to fix that.
Dominate Your Local Market
At Combat Business, we teach one principle over and over:
That’s how you become the #1 choice in your town.
Your brand — your gym — needs to show up on every platform your future students are scrolling, searching, and watching.
If you want more ideas on how to reach people organically without burning out, see our blog post How to Reach the Most People Organically — Without Burning Out.
Internal Marketing Checklist
- Asked for video or written testimonials recently?
- Collected Google and Facebook reviews and shared them online?
- Filmed a new brand video in the last 90 days?
- Asked clients what they want more of from you?
- Checked in with staff for feedback and improvements?
If any of that slipped, it’s time to restart.
Make a Simple Brand Video Today
Don’t overthink it. Film with your phone:
- Why you do what you do
- What makes your gym different
- Clips from class or brief testimonials
Then distribute the video on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram — everywhere.
And here’s the kicker: run a video views campaign (not conversions) for cheap.
Why? Because attention comes before action.
When they see your face and your vibe enough times, you become top-of-mind.
If you want even more tactical marketing you can do right now, check out Martial arts school marketing you can do today. combatbusinesssuccess.com
Once they’ve seen your content…
Retarget them.
Send helpful tips, free passes, trial offers — get them engaged.
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