Social Media for Martial Arts Schools | Catchings Creative

Social media for martial arts schools

Your bestcontent is onthe mat.

Belt tests, first kicks, proud parents. You capture the moments on your phone, and we turn them into reels and posts, or coach you to do it yourself.

Sample profile and reel

Pick how hands-on you want to be

Either way, the content comes from where it matters most: your mat, your students, and your instructors.

Billed monthly

We post for you

You capture the moments. We turn them into content and keep your accounts active, so your school always looks alive online.

  • You send photos and videos from your phone
  • We edit them into reels and posts
  • We write captions that sound like your school
  • We schedule and post on a steady calendar
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Billed hourly

You post, we coach

Prefer to run your own accounts? One-on-one consulting gives you or your staff a clear plan and the skills to follow it.

  • A content plan built around your school's calendar
  • Filming tips for better phone footage
  • A posting schedule you can actually stick to
  • Honest feedback on your accounts and content
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From your phone to their feed

With done-for-you posting, your only job is to hit record. Here's what happens to a clip after that.

  1. 1
    CaptureFilm a moment during class
  2. 2
    SendDrop it in a shared folder
  3. 3
    EditWe cut it, caption it, and add music
  4. 4
    PostIt goes live on schedule

Never wonder what to post again

Your school creates great content every single week. Here are a few of the moments we'll ask you to capture.

Belt promotionsKids class highlightsTechnique of the weekStudent spotlightsMeet the instructorsTournament dayBelt promotionsKids class highlightsTechnique of the weekStudent spotlightsMeet the instructorsTournament day
Behind the scenesParent shoutoutsSummer campClass schedule remindersEvent announcementsWarm-up drillsBehind the scenesParent shoutoutsSummer campClass schedule remindersEvent announcementsWarm-up drills

Phone footage tips we share with every school

Shoot verticalReels and stories are vertical, so hold your phone upright.
Find good lightFace the windows or the brightest lights in your school.
Keep it shortA few seconds per clip is plenty. We'll do the rest.
Get permissionAlways have parents' permission before posting a student.
Door Gunner USAContent strategy, YouTube
5M

Views, and 0 to 10,000 subscribers in 3 months

Short-form content built to be watched all the way through, with no paid ads behind it. The growth turned into thousands of dollars in online sales.

Social makes everything else work harder

Active social profiles do more than collect likes. They feed the rest of your marketing.

  • Linked, active profiles help Google trust your school
  • Fresh footage becomes material for your Meta ads
  • Parents see real classes before they ever book a trial

Questions school owners ask

Don't see yours? Ask us on your free evaluation call.

Which platforms do you post to?

We typically focus on Facebook and Instagram, and can include YouTube and your Google Business Profile. We will recommend the right mix on your evaluation call.

What do I need to provide?

Photos and videos you capture at your school, straight from your phone. We will give you a list of what to film and tips to make it look great.

Can you come film at my school?

Our social media service works with the footage you capture, which keeps it affordable and authentic. Your students and instructors are the best content there is.

How is social media billed?

Done-for-you posting is billed monthly. One-on-one consulting is billed hourly.

Does social media help my Google rankings?

Active, linked social profiles help Google confirm your school is real and trustworthy, and they give parents another place to see your school in action before they book a trial.

See where your school stands

Request a free school evaluation. Fill out the form and we'll reach out to set up a call, where you'll see exactly where you're winning, where nearby schools are outranking you, and what we'd fix first. No cost, no obligation.

What we look at

  • Your Google Maps and search rankings against nearby schools
  • Whether AI assistants recommend your school
  • Your website on a phone, from first visit to booked class
  • Your social media profiles and activity
  • How fast new leads hear back from you

We take one school per area. We'll tell you on the call if yours is open.

Request your free evaluation