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Double Your Dojo Founder, Matthew Brenner
March 05, 2025 · 98 min

In this episode, we welcome Matt Brenner, founder of Double Your Dojo, an organic marketing agency for martial arts schools.

Matthew introduces the 'Triangle Codex', a three-step system designed to help martial arts schools attract students without relying on ads.

You can learn about Matt online at the links below:

@blackbeltbrenner_

www.doubleyourdojo.com

Matt emphasizes the role of martial arts in personal development. We touch on parenting styles, the relevance of therapy, and the unique challenges martial arts school owners face.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The BizJitzu Podcast

00:30 Meet Matt Brenner: Founder of Double Your Dojo

01:34 The Black Belt Business Academy Explained

03:03 The Journey from Karate to Jiu-Jitsu

05:14 Overcoming Shyness Through Martial Arts

08:40 The Importance of Being Uncomfortable

09:09 Gentle Parenting vs. Tough Love

12:40 Navigating Parenting Challenges

19:09 The Role of Therapy in Modern Parenting

20:25 Jiu-Jitsu as a Form of Therapy

22:32 Genetics and Jiu-Jitsu Performance

24:25 Applying Karate Principles to Jiu-Jitsu

26:04 The Path to Becoming a Martial Arts Instructor

30:16 The Impact of a Single Conversation

32:36 Finding Success in Martial Arts Business

34:32 The Turning Point: Enrolling 29 Students

39:18 The Triangle Codex: A Sustainable Growth Strategy

42:02 Mass Enrollment: Selling One to Many

48:28 Building Rapport: Pre-Event Communication

54:14 Creating Irresistible Offers: Scarcity and Urgency

01:00:41 The Art of Listening: Effective Sales Techniques

01:12:04 Understanding Client Objections and Guarantees

01:15:44 The Importance of Action-Based Guarantees

01:16:25 Universal Principles in Business and Marketing

01:17:32 Building a Sales Funnel for Success

01:18:51 The Role of Marketing in Business Growth

01:21:23 The Risks of Rapid Growth in Business

01:22:14 Rapid Fire Jiu-Jitsu Questions

01:25:00 Navigating Clickiness in Martial Arts Schools

01:27:40 Sales Process Insights from a Consumer Perspective

01:34:40 Advice for Martial Arts Academy Owners

01:35:45 Connecting with Matthew Brenner

Keywords

martial arts, jiu-jitsu, business coaching, parenting, therapy, confidence, entrepreneurship, organic marketing, self-defense, personal growth, martial arts, student enrollment, organic marketing, sales techniques, fitness industry, business growth, communication strategies, customer rapport, marketing strategies, sustainable growth, client objections, action-based guarantees, business principles, sales funnel, marketing, rapid growth, jiu-jitsu, martial arts schools, sales process, academy owners