Most enquiries to a club come from parents looking for their kid's first class. A clear website answers their three questions, when, where, how, before they ever need to call.
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A martial arts club website should show the class timetable, explain what happens at a first session (and offer a free or cheap trial), state prices and location clearly, and include photos of real classes. Removing the fear of turning up new is most of the job.
Whether it's a six-year-old's first taster or an adult looking to get fit, the questions are basically the same, and they want the answers up front.
Make the free trial the star, and make the timetable easy to read at a glance.
Clear timetable, day, time, age group, venue. Avoid PDF-only schedules.
"Book a free taster" everywhere. It's the lowest-friction way to get someone through the door.
DBS, insurance, governing body, years teaching. Parents look for this carefully.
Kids smiling, adults sparring safely. Show what the room actually looks like.
Practical info for first-timers: where to park, what kit they need, where to wait.
A few short quotes from current members close the deal for hesitant new ones.
Absolutely. Most clubs run from rented halls. A website matters more, not less, because it's where parents check you out before turning up to a venue they don't know.
Yes. "Pay-as-you-go £X, monthly £X" filters out tyre-kickers and makes the free trial feel risk-free.
Yes, a simple form with name, age, and which class is usually enough. WhatsApp links work well too.
About a week once you share your timetable, venues, and a few photos.
Share your timetable and a few session photos, I'll put together a free example so you can see how it would look. No obligation.
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