Gabriel Almada 
Frenchman Nicolas Renier was one of the main grappling representatives of his generation and competed in six ADCCs during his career. In addition, Renier is a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre and has piled up gold medals in the main championships he has competed in.
However, Nicolas understood the need to perfect his skills off the mat in order to remain profitable after his retirement from the competitive scene.
He also became a star in the business world and today is a reference in the gym management market. Nicolas is the head of NR Fight, which has three gyms of its own and around 35 affiliated schools around the world – 25 of them in France. Today, Nicolas Renier uses grappling as a teaching platform to pass on his knowledge and change the lives of his students.
Nicolas has a unique teaching methodology and efficient strategies to meet the needs of each student/client. This is why he has established himself as an exponent in this field.
Nicolas Renier succeeded in grappling as a businessman and athlete
He has studied market trends in depth and does a unique job. He has also invested in personal marketing in order to showcase the growth of his business and his achievements.
As a result, the renowned professor has listed five steps you can take to improve your management and see your gym’s turnover rise. Check out the tips below:
1. Welcome potential clients in a friendly and relaxed manner.
2. Offer classes separated by level, gender and age, if you have enough space.
3. Have a methodology in which all students are able to learn from each lesson without that “train one day and you’ll get it” feeling.
4. Have a clean and pleasant gym.
5. Connect with and respect all students, regardless of their belt color.
