#23 | Growing Pains: The Truth About Scaling Martial Arts Schools — Insights From a 36-Location Owner

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Black Belt Banter, hosts Jimmy Hong and Master Lee sit down with Sensei Solomon Brenner, founder of Action Karate, to discuss what it really takes to scale a martial arts school. With over 30 years of experience and 36 locations, Brenner shares practical insights on leadership, systems, partnerships, and maintaining core values while growing. A must-listen for school owners who want to expand without losing quality or community.Sensei Solomon BrennerIG: @solomonbrennerAction Karate Franchise: https://www.actionkaratefranchise.com Most martial arts school owners don’t have a marketing problem.They have an execution problem.You listen to podcasts. You get inspired. You hear great ideas…Then Monday hits… you’re back teaching classes, answering messages… and nothing actually changes.That’s why most schools stay stuck.Black Belt Banter gives you the thinking.How to see your school like a real business.How to identify what’s actually holding you back.How to stop operating in survival mode.But thinking alone doesn’t grow your school.You need the how.That’s where ASA Live comes in.ASA Live gives you the exact playbook—What to say.What to run.What numbers to track.And how to execute step-by-step so you actually get more students and increase revenue.Black Belt Banter shows you the direction.ASA Live shows you the path.And the school owners who use both?They’re the ones finally breaking through.Just $97/month to finally execute and grow.Register at https://asamartialarts.com/live/