One of the most important elements of a martial arts schools operations is the class schedule. Deciding on an appropriate and effective schedule that matches the needs of your students and your curriculum can often be a very challenging task but if this is done right then the benefits are well worth the initial effort.
Have you ever had problems trying to design an effective schedule? If so, then this article is for you.
Here are the six simple steps for scheduling your classes:
1. Decide how you will arrange your classes. Will you organize your classes according to program, age, rank, or all of the above? Most schools have different programs such as a Little Dragons or Tiny Tigers program, a junior program and a Teen & Adult program. Often family classes are offered too as well as various other programs including a Leadership and an Instructor Training program.
The programs are usually structured by age but within each program are different levels such as beginner, intermediate and advanced. How you structure your schedule depends on the size of your school and your membership but the different programs directly affect the type of schedule that...