The Combat Gym Playbook — The Complete Marketing System for Combat Sports Gym Owners
From the Marketing Director of Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA — One of the World's Most Recognised Combat Gyms
Your Gym
Is Great.
Your Marketing
System Is Broken.
Here's How
To Fix It.

Great gyms don't fail because of bad coaching. They fail because nobody knows they exist. The Combat Gym Playbook is the complete marketing system for combat sports gym owners — 17 chapters, real systems, immediate action steps.

★★★★★ "Finally built for combat gyms"
17 Complete Systems
3 Stage Roadmaps
Muay Thai · BJJ · MMA · Boxing · S&C

You built something real.
So why does growing it
feel like a guessing game?

You're a serious coach. You run a proper gym. But when it comes to growing the business — filling classes, converting trials, keeping members long-term — you're running on instinct. And instinct only gets you so far.

Sound familiar?

  • You post on Instagram consistently. Engagement looks decent. New members? Hard to tell.
  • You ran ads once. Spent a few hundred dollars. Got some clicks. Nothing stuck.
  • You offer a free trial. Some people come in, enjoy it — then disappear.
  • Members drift away after a few months. You don't always have a system to stop it.
  • Your prices are basically what the gym down the road charges, minus a bit. That's not strategy. That's a guess.
  • You're great at coaching. Nobody taught you marketing — and that gap is costing you more than you realise.

"The gyms that win don't have better coaches than you. They have a system you don't."

More referral traffic in 60 days when gyms implement a structured referral system — without discounting memberships or spending on ads.

Chapter 14 — Referral Machines

30%

Drop in quarterly membership churn when gyms introduce recurring community events, seminars, and a structured belonging system.

Chapter 15 — Community & Events

+$4,990

Additional revenue generated by adding just 10 members to a $499 transformation package — without signing a single new member.

Chapter 9 — High-Value Packages

Trial-to-member closing rate when a structured post-trial sales conversation replaces "let us know if you want to join." Most gyms have no process. This one does.

Chapter 10 — Sales Process

What your gym looks like
when you run a system

Without the System With the System
Posting and hopingA content engine with a clear purpose and consistent output
Ads that burn cashA measurable cost-per-lead you track and improve monthly
Free trials that go nowhereA structured process that converts 40–60% of walk-ins
Revenue capped at membershipsMultiple income streams: packages, merch, seminars, referrals
Members who quietly cancelEmail journeys that catch people before they leave
Pricing copied from competitorsA three-tier model with psychology that justifies premium rates
No idea what's workingA monthly audit that tells you exactly where to focus

"This isn't theory. Every system in this book was built and tested at one of the world's most recognised combat training destinations — and translated into a format any gym owner can implement."

The Complete Marketing System
for Combat Sports Gym Owners

Everything you were never taught about running a profitable gym. In one complete system. Not a collection of tips. A chapter-by-chapter marketing engine — built for operators, designed so you can implement before you finish reading.

📖 17 Complete Chapters ✅ Action Checklist Every Chapter 📍 Solo → Small Team → Scaled 🥊 All Combat Sports Disciplines
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17 chapters.
One complete system.

Every chapter solves a specific problem. Find yours.

01
Know Your Audience

Stop marketing to everyone and connecting with no one. Build clear member avatars and messaging that makes people feel like you read their mind.

02
Crafting a Brand That Stands Out

Most combat gyms look identical online. The USP formula, brand voice framework, and visual identity system to become the gym people remember.

03
A Website That Converts

Your website is your 24/7 salesperson. The anatomy of a high-converting homepage — built for combat sports specifically.

04
Free Traffic: SEO

Google is your new front desk. Rank for searches your future members are already making — without paying for every click.

05
Free Trials That Convert

A free trial without a system is just a free class. The structured process that converts 40–60% of walk-ins into paying long-term members.

High Impact
06
Email Journeys & Retention

Welcome, Progress, and Re-Engagement sequences. Automated email journeys that stop members from quietly quitting.

High Impact
07
Google Reviews & Reputation

Your reputation is already being built online. How to control it — and turn it into a conversion tool that compounds every month.

08
Paid Ads (Meta & Google)

Stop boosting posts. Build a real paid advertising system — testing, scaling, retargeting, and the monthly audit that keeps it profitable.

High Impact
09
High-Value Packages & Offers

Monthly memberships are the floor, not the ceiling. Build transformation packages that increase revenue without adding members.

10
High-Converting Sales Process

The SPIN selling framework, the 7-day follow-up sequence, and how to train your team to close — without feeling pushy.

11
Social Media That Fills Your Gym

A content engine built around six pillars, seven member avatars, and a platform strategy matched to your stage of growth.

12
Newsletters That Work

Format, frequency, subject lines, and structure that turn your email list from a dormant database into a real sales channel.

13
Pricing & Packaging for Profit

The psychology of pricing. The three-tier model. How to raise prices without losing members. Every objection handled.

14
Referral Machines

Your members are your best marketers. Build the system that activates them — from bring-a-friend days to tiered referral rewards.

15
Seminars, Events & Community

The gym that just trains is replaceable. The gym that builds belonging isn't. Seminar frameworks, event formats, community systems.

16
Gear That Sells

Merchandise done right is passive income, brand equity, and walking advertising. The preorder model, supplier vetting, drop campaigns.

17
Turning Testimonials Into Sales

Your members' wins are your most powerful marketing asset — and most gyms let them collect dust. How to capture, craft, and deploy them.

Generic business advice
doesn't work for combat gyms.
This wasn't written for
generic businesses.

🥋
Built From Real Experience

Every system in this book came from building Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA into a globally recognised training destination. What's here is what actually worked — including the things that didn't work first. Not theory from a consulting office.

📍
Right-Sized for Where You Are

Every strategy is broken into three stages: Solo Operator, Small Team, and Scaled Gym. You get the version of the system that fits your resources and stage of growth — not a one-size-fits-nobody framework that assumes you have a marketing department.

Immediate Implementation

Theory without execution is just reading. Every chapter ends with a plain-language action checklist you can start on today — before the next class, before the next shift, before another week passes without anything actually changing.

"The biggest mistake gym owners make is approaching marketing like this: run some ads, post on Instagram when inspired, offer a free trial and cross their fingers. That's not a strategy. That's a guessing game. The gyms that win have a system — a predictable, repeatable way to attract members, increase retention, and grow their business without relying on luck. This book is that system."
— Lewis Wilson, Author

Results from the mat

★★★★★

"I've run Facebook ads before and burned through the budget with nothing to show for it. Chapter 8 alone changed how I think about the whole process. The hook-bridge-offer framework is something I now use for every campaign. Worth ten times what I paid."

Marcus Reid Iron Circle Muay Thai · Manchester, UK
★★★★★

"I've been coaching for over a decade and had zero system for any of this. I was just hoping word would spread. This book reads like someone finally wrote down what every gym owner should have learned before they opened the doors."

Danny Carvalho Grapple House BJJ · Sydney, Australia
★★★★★

"The three-stage breakdown is what makes this different from anything else I've seen. I'm a sole operator. I needed Stage 1 — practical, low-budget, and something I can actually do between classes. This is that book."

Jake Sorensen Southpaw MMA & Fitness · Austin, TX
★★★★★5-Star Rated
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Everything you're getting

The Combat Gym Playbook — 17 Complete Chapters

The full marketing system from brand through to retention and revenue. Combat sports specific. Nothing generic.

$197Included
17 Action Checklists — One Per Chapter

Every chapter ends with a practical checklist. Specific tasks, in order, that you can execute immediately.

$47Included
Three-Stage Implementation Roadmap

Solo Operator → Small Team → Scaled Gym. The right system for where you are now.

$47Included
Ad Copy Framework (Meta & Google)

The Hook-Bridge-Offer template used to build campaigns that generate trial bookings at $5–$20.

$27Included
Email Sequence Templates

Welcome, Progress, and Re-Engagement journeys — structured, written, and ready to adapt.

$27Included
Pricing & Sales Scripts

Three-tier pricing model, objection handlers, and the SPIN selling structure for post-trial conversations.

$27Included

You're getting

The Combat Gym Playbook
  • Full 17-Chapter Marketing System
  • 17 Immediate Action Checklists
  • Three-Stage Implementation Roadmap
  • Ad Copy & Email Templates
  • Pricing, Sales & Objection Scripts
  • Instant digital delivery, any device

Total value $372
Today's price $97
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🛡️ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

One new member at $149/month returns this investment inside 30 days. The system brings in more than one.
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30-Day No-Questions Guarantee

Read it. Pick one chapter. Implement the checklist. If you genuinely don't feel like it moved the needle for your gym — email us within 30 days and we'll refund every dollar.

We're not worried about that clause.

The system works. The checklists are real.
The only variable is whether you build it.

Be honest with yourself

✓ This is for you if...
You own or manage a combat sports gym — Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, Boxing, S&C
You're a great coach but you were never taught marketing or business development
You've tried random tactics — ads, social, trials — without a system connecting them
You want to grow beyond memberships into packages, seminars, merch, and referrals
You're a solo operator who needs Stage 1 strategies that cost time, not budget
You already have a solid gym and want to find the revenue you're currently leaving on the table
✕ This is not for you if...
You're looking for shortcuts or overnight results with no effort
You want someone else to build the system for you
You're not willing to implement what you read
The Playbook is a system, not a service. You have to build it. If you will — it works.

Before you decide

No. The system works for any combat sports gym — Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, Boxing, Strength & Conditioning, or any hybrid. The frameworks are universal. The examples are drawn from the combat sports world specifically, so the context always fits.
This is especially for you. Every strategy is broken into three stages, and Stage 1 is built entirely around what a solo operator can do with limited time and money. Most of the highest-impact Stage 1 tactics — free trial systems, SEO, Google Business Profile, email sequences — cost nothing but effort.
Most gym marketing fails because it's random, not systematic. You run ads without a landing page that converts. You post without a strategy that builds trust. You offer a trial without a follow-up process. This book connects everything into a single funnel — and that's the difference between tactics and a system.
Yes. Every chapter ends with a plain-language checklist. The tools recommended are named, explained, and priced. If you can manage a class schedule and respond to WhatsApp messages, you can implement this. You don't need a marketing degree. You need the right order of operations.
Digital download. You'll receive instant access to the full book after purchase and can read it on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop.
Stage 3 content is built specifically for you. Revenue diversification, high-ticket packages, seminar frameworks, advanced paid advertising, merch systems, and team training for sales. Most established gyms who work through Chapters 9, 13, 15, and 16 alone find significant untapped revenue they weren't capturing.
Because the goal is for every serious gym owner to be able to justify this without a committee meeting. One new member covers it. The system generates more than one. We'd rather more gym owners build this system than price it out of reach of the people who need it most.

Your gym is worth
marketing properly.

Your coaches deserve to run full classes. Your best members — the ones who haven't found you yet — deserve to know you exist. The system is here. The checklists are ready. The only question is whether you build it.

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