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proven itself time and time again to be very effective. But for us, we choose to say things like, “If you want to feel good and achieve your fitness goals, then our fitness kickboxing program is right for you.” Can you see how this type of copy might be more in line with the values promoted at a family-oriented school? We also share the benefits of training in the martial arts, planting seeds to possibly convert them over to that program. Most agree that a martial arts student has a greater student value than the 34 Dojo Digest • April 2014 fitness based one. In some cases people choose to do both programs. So before you choose to implement a fitness based program, or any program for that matter, make sure it is in line with your core values and the vision of your business. Be ever