The 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit, taking place July 10th-12th in Mississauga, Ontario, is for martial arts school owners, instructors, and program directors who want to:

  • Increase student retention and lifetime value
  • Boost revenue
  • Streamline operations
  • Train and develop a high-performing instructor team
  • Create a thriving community and strong academy culture
  • Grow your MMA business while maintaining a work-life balance

You probably opened your academy because you’re passionate about martial arts and want to share that with a community of students. And if you weren’t prepared for how tough the business side of MMA can be, you’re not alone. From second-guessing pricing structures to how to rank higher in SEO, it can be a lot to handle.

And that’s exactly why the 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit was created.

Put on by Legacy Martial Arts Consulting, the summit is three days of helpful info and connection. It’s designed specifically for academy owners who want actionable steps for academy growth, retention, revenue, and operations, presented by people who’ve actually done it.

Why Academy Owners Should Attend the Summit

While there’s no shortage of content online for academy owners, networking with a room full of people who understand your wins and challenges is a lot more rare.

The 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit brings together school owners, business consultants, and industry leaders. The workshops, panels, and conversations are designed to go below the surface, focusing on key areas for your business. Whether you’ve just begun the work of opening a Jiu-Jitsu academy or you’ve been in the game for years, you’ll walk away from this weekend with a wealth of knowledge. From student retention and acquisition to staff development, pricing, and building systems, it’s all there for you to gain actionable info.

The 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit will give you actionable info to grow your academy.

Plus, check out the VIP Mastermind experience on Friday, July 10th from 9am to 4:30pm. Limited to just 15 people, the Mastermind will provide you with feedback on your specific academy, versus general business guidance. You’ll also get a catered dinner on Saturday night, separate from the main conference.

The 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit Agenda

Friday, July 10th: VIP Mastermind

One day ahead of the main conference event, the 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit kicks off with the VIP Mastermind. Check-in is at 8:30am, followed by peer-driven workshops and expert keynotes focused on business growth. The intimate format is designed for owners who want personalized input. (Lunch is included).

Saturday and Sunday, July 11th-12th: Main Summit

On Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm, the main summit conference will take place in two rooms of the Alt Toronto Airport. A range of topics will be covered, from business operations to on-the-mat training.

Three highlights of the 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit include:

  • Keynote Speaker: Chris Cooper is the founder of Two-Brain Business, widely recognized as the largest gym mentorship company in the world. His path is remarkable: Cooper nearly went bankrupt as a gym owner before rebuilding through mentorship and going on to write several books for fitness entrepreneurs, including Two-Brain Business and Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief. He also created the annual “State of the Industry” reports that helped bring data-driven business thinking to the microgym space.
  • The Art of Retention (How to Maximize Lifetime Value and Loyalty): Ben Timm is the VP of Revenue and Customer Experience at Wodify. If you’re timed of watching students quit before they hit their blue belt, you don’t want to miss this presentation. Timm will break down the exact retention strategies that top academies are using to keep students longer, spend less time on admin, and build the kind of community that students never want to leave.
  • BJJ Seminar Presenter: Isaac Doederlein is a 2022 IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) World Champion at black belt, one of only six American males to win an adult black belt world title in the gi. He’s also a two-time CBJJ Brazilian National Champion and an IBJJF European Open Champion.

Why the 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit is Worth the Trip

If you’re a martial arts school owner who’s been trying to figure out the business side without direction, the 226 Legacy School Owners Summit is for you. Connecting with a room full of people who understand academy ownership is invaluable. Add in the caliber of speakers and the focus on practical, applicable strategies, and this event is one of the most impactful ones you could attend this year.

While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Wodify booth to meet our team, get some swag, and learn more about how Wodify can help you run and grow your academy.

The Mastermind is already sold out, but tickets are still available for the main summit events on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, visit the 2026 Legacy School Owners Summit Eventbrite page.

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