βq°β©πβ©Β°ο½‘βHalloween Events!
Halloween is a great opportunity to create Recruitment and Retention events to attract new members and excite your current members. Here are 10 ideas for Halloween Events.... what are YOU doing in your Academy? 1. Spooky Belt Challenge π Create a fun belt-level challenge where students complete various Halloween-themed tasks or techniques. Invite prospects to join the challenge to experience the fun and learn more about the program. 2. Trick-or-Treat Training Night π¬ Host a special training night where students come in costume and participate in themed drills. After each drill, they get to collect candy or small martial arts-related trinkets. Invite friends for a "bring-a-buddy" night to boost recruitment. 3. Pumpkin Punch Tournament π₯ Halloween-themed mini-tournament where students compete in different skills, such as "pumpkin punches" or "witch kicks." Award spooky trophies or medals, and have special prizes for the best costume. 4. Haunted Ninja Obstacle Course π» Set up a haunted martial arts obstacle course where students and potential recruits can race through cobwebs, crawl under 'tombstones,' and practice their ninja skills. Offer a prize for those who complete the course the fastest. 5. Black Belt Haunted House π¦ Transform a section of the dojo into a haunted house. Students and prospects navigate through, facing martial arts-themed spooky surprises along the way. At the end, offer a free class pass or promotional items. 6. Costume Sparring Session π© Hold a sparring session where everyone wears their Halloween costumes. Itβs a great way to introduce sparring to new students in a fun, non-intimidating way. Offer a prize for the most creative costume that still allows for safe sparring. 7. Zombie Self-Defence Workshopπ§ββοΈ Teach a themed self-defence class where students learn how to "fight off zombies." Invite parents, siblings, and friends to join in on the action, making it a perfect recruitment opportunity. 8.Ghostly Glow-in-the-Dark Trainingπ Turn off the lights and let students train using glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark belts, or painted targets. This unique training experience can be an open house event to attract new students and show them how fun martial arts can be.