Welcome To Legacy Martial Arts Consulting
Martial Arts Business Coaching & Resources
Our Mission
Legacy Martial Arts Consulting is dedicated to empowering martial arts schools with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to achieve their highest potential, cultivate a positive culture and leave a strong Legacy
A Holistic Aproach
At Legacy, we understand that every martial arts business has its own unique set of strengths and challenges so there is no "One size fits all" approach when it comes to building and growing a successful martial arts school. We understands that your journey as a business owner, just like your journey as a martial artist, is unique to you!
Legacy will help your martial arts school with its overall business plan, marketing and advertising, accounting and systems design, administrative services, financial analysis and forecasting, performance assessments, Staff training, and much more.
Martial Arts Business Consulting, From The Frontlines
Nick Castigla and his associates at Legacy Martial Arts Consulting are lifelong and actively training martial artists who are working in martial arts business management, ownership, and operations.
They know what it means to turn your dream not only into a prosperous business, but into one that contributes positively to your community. Use their experience and knowledge to cultivate your thriving martial arts business today!
They know what it means to turn your dream not only into a prosperous business, but into one that contributes positively to your community. Use their experience and knowledge to cultivate your thriving martial arts business today!
Let us help you do what you love…
We understand that you want to turn your passion into your business, because we feel it too. We also know what it takes to be successful because over the last two decades, we’ve tried, failed, innovated, and triumphed in this field.
Nick has been on the front lines - working in martial arts gyms for over 20 years, managing martial arts businesses for over 15 years, and coaching other martial arts business owners across Canada and the United States for almost 10 years.
Take the first step toward building the martial arts business you've always wanted!
Nick has been on the front lines - working in martial arts gyms for over 20 years, managing martial arts businesses for over 15 years, and coaching other martial arts business owners across Canada and the United States for almost 10 years.
Take the first step toward building the martial arts business you've always wanted!
Consulting and Care
- Business plan development and insights
- Identification and analysis of key performance indicators
- Marketing and sales plan advice
- Budget and cash flow analysis
- Point of sale, accounting, and membership organization systems recommendations
- Evaluation of structure and personnel
- Guidance on lobby layout, merchandising, and inventory management
- Lead and income generating event plans
- Community engagement methods
- Practical business solutions that you’ll use on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Client Resources
Guidance and Accountability + Support
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Focused one-on-one coaching as well as group sessions
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Monthly telecommunication and consultation
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Gym visits and assessments
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Senior staff and instructor training
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Martial arts curricula compendium templates
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Document design templates - membership agreements, liability waivers, summer camp registration forms, etc.
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Recreational curricula for summer camps and after school programs
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Invitations to special events such as business summits, conferences, and training courses
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Martial arts grading sample tests
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Marketing materials and social media resources
Legacy University
All Legacy members will receive FULL ACCESS to Legacy University, a platform for Legacy to share educational videos and courses complete with staff training and certifications. This includes video-based staff training from Nick himself! Train your staff as he trains his, using time and industry tested methods that yield success.
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Legacy Team
Nick Castiglia
Founder and Head coach
Nick Castiglia is a lifelong martial artist with over 22 year experience as a gym owner, manager, and event coordinator and has achieved the rank of black belt in each Goju Ryu Karate, traditional Jiu-jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
Samantha Hattlestad
Chief Operating Officer
Nick Castiglia
Founder and Head coach
Nick Castiglia is a lifelong martial artist with over 22 year experience as a gym owner, manager, and event coordinator and has achieved the rank of black belt in each Goju Ryu Karate, traditional Jiu-jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
Samantha Hattlestad
Chief Operating Officer
Nick Castiglia
Founder and Head coach
Nick Castiglia is a lifelong martial artist with over 22 year experience as a gym owner, manager, and event coordinator and has achieved the rank of black belt in each Goju Ryu Karate, traditional Jiu-jitsu, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
He has trained with the Okinawan masters of Japan, in Thailand at the renowned Lanna Kiat Busaba Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai, and in Brazil at the famed Gracie Barra.
Nick has also had the privilege of training with many high-level and esteemed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, Olympic wrestlers, and professional MMA fighters. Nick's team is composed solely of martial artists, each with broad experience in a variety of arts, empowering them with the knowledge and experience necessary to help your martial arts school succeed.
Samantha Hattlestad
Chief Operating Officer
Testimonials & Reviews
“I’ve been consulting with Nick Castiglia since 2012, when I began consulting, we had one small location (2000sq feet), about 70 members and were making all the mistakes. We were on the brink of bankruptcy and grappling with having to close the business . After I sat down with Nick to discuss what we could do and he said something that I will never forget and, I believe, changed my path for business success . “Either you go all in and focus on your MMA career or you focus on having a successful business but you can't do both” Because I was also competing and fighting in MMA, and having a successful journey but also trying to run the business … seeing as I was living in the back room of my gym with my wife in a bunk-bed, I made the decision to listen to every piece of advice and go all in on having a successful gym. 10 years later I have 2 locations over 11,000 sq feet, over 1000 members between both locations, own my own house and have a rental property! I married my wife, had a two honeymoon in Thailand and have travelled to over 30 countries since then! Life is good but I legit did everything I was told and more, and I mean everything I was told to do I DID! over those 10 years. I have and continue to host Nick for staff training seminars every year and attended all the events for business training ! I continue to consult to this day but now with more of a focus on what to do with the money , investments , consulting advise for my retirement and real estate plans and business succession with Nick !! ”
Brendan Kalijundic Kalsamrit Gym INC.
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“If you’re thinking of opening a Martial arts studio make the best choice you can possibly make by hiring Nick. You won’t regret it! Nick saved me thousands of dollars in bad choices. I am one of the most skeptical people in the world, I grew up in New York City where everyone you meet has a pitch. The difference is this isn’t a pitch it’s real proven results backed by years of experience. If you don’t believe it just take look at my gym’s social media. Pictures speak 1000 words. ”
Omar Kadi, Glory Martial arts center
“I’ve been consulting with Nick Castiglia since 2012, when I began consulting, we had one small location (2000sq feet), about 70 members and were making all the mistakes. We were on the brink of bankruptcy and grappling with having to close the business . After I sat down with Nick to discuss what we could do and he said something that I will never forget and, I believe, changed my path for business success . “Either you go all in and focus on your MMA career or you focus on having a successful business but you can't do both” Because I was also competing and fighting in MMA, and having a successful journey but also trying to run the business … seeing as I was living in the back room of my gym with my wife in a bunk-bed, I made the decision to listen to every piece of advice and go all in on having a successful gym. 10 years later I have 2 locations over 11,000 sq feet, over 1000 members between both locations, own my own house and have a rental property! I married my wife, had a two honeymoon in Thailand and have travelled to over 30 countries since then! Life is good but I legit did everything I was told and more, and I mean everything I was told to do I DID! over those 10 years. I have and continue to host Nick for staff training seminars every year and attended all the events for business training ! I continue to consult to this day but now with more of a focus on what to do with the money , investments , consulting advise for my retirement and real estate plans and business succession with Nick !! ”
Brendan Kalijundic Kalsamrit Gym INC.
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“If you’re thinking of opening a Martial arts studio make the best choice you can possibly make by hiring Nick. You won’t regret it! Nick saved me thousands of dollars in bad choices. I am one of the most skeptical people in the world, I grew up in New York City where everyone you meet has a pitch. The difference is this isn’t a pitch it’s real proven results backed by years of experience. If you don’t believe it just take look at my gym’s social media. Pictures speak 1000 words. ”
Omar Kadi, Glory Martial arts center
“I’ve been consulting with Nick Castiglia since 2012, when I began consulting, we had one small location (2000sq feet), about 70 members and were making all the mistakes. We were on the brink of bankruptcy and grappling with having to close the business . After I sat down with Nick to discuss what we could do and he said something that I will never forget and, I believe, changed my path for business success . “Either you go all in and focus on your MMA career or you focus on having a successful business but you can't do both” Because I was also competing and fighting in MMA, and having a successful journey but also trying to run the business … seeing as I was living in the back room of my gym with my wife in a bunk-bed, I made the decision to listen to every piece of advice and go all in on having a successful gym. 10 years later I have 2 locations over 11,000 sq feet, over 1000 members between both locations, own my own house and have a rental property! I married my wife, had a two honeymoon in Thailand and have travelled to over 30 countries since then! Life is good but I legit did everything I was told and more, and I mean everything I was told to do I DID! over those 10 years. I have and continue to host Nick for staff training seminars every year and attended all the events for business training ! I continue to consult to this day but now with more of a focus on what to do with the money , investments , consulting advise for my retirement and real estate plans and business succession with Nick !! ”
Brendan Kalijundic Kalsamrit Gym INC.