“You absolutely got us through COVID. We thought we were going to have to close—this was a game changer.”
Most Schools Were Shrinking. This One Exploded.
When the pandemic hit, most martial arts schools were just trying to stay alive. For U.S. Jow Ga Martial Arts in Columbia, Maryland, it looked like the end.
They were stuck at 20 to 23 students, fighting to keep the lights on. Every time they gained a student, another dropped off. Sound familiar?
They weren’t lacking passion. They were lacking systems.
The Harsh Truth: Passion Doesn’t Scale. Systems Do.
Steven Lim and his team had already started learning with 7 Figure Dojo. But like many school owners, they found the online content inspiring… just hard to implement on their own.
They needed real-time exposure. They needed to see how a high-performing school operates.
When they got that? Everything changed.
The 7FD Playbook That Changed Everything
Here’s what Steven and the U.S. Jow Ga team actually did:
- Integrated Scalable Systems
They stopped running everything off memory and emotion. Instead, they implemented backend systems that took pressure off the owners and gave structure to the team. - In-Person Exposure
They saw firsthand how top schools run classes, especially the tag-team teaching model that keeps energy high and students engaged. - Leadership Development
They leveled up how instructors interact with kids—including those high-energy or emotionally reactive students every school has. - Operational Planning
Weekly meetings. Scorecards. Clear targets. Now every team member knows the goals and how to hit them. - Instructor Consistency
They built repeatable systems so kids show up, stay focused, and progress. No more rollercoaster experience based on who’s teaching.
From Survival to Growth—Fast
In just a few months, U.S. Jow Ga grew from 23 students to 58.
That’s 150% growth. During COVID. When other schools were shutting down.
“We struggled to keep like 20, 23 students in the school… Now we’re at like 58. It’s crazy—this is within what, two or three months?”
“There’s no reason to reinvent the wheel—you guys have already gone through it. You know what works and what doesn’t.”
This wasn’t luck. It was implementation.
What Made the Difference?
- Systems that take pressure off the owners
- Real-time training and modeling
- Strategic planning (not just hustling harder)
- A supportive community and proven roadmap
“Just learning online was one thing—seeing it in action changed everything.”
Takeaway for School Owners
You can have:
- More students
- A tighter team
- Systems that scale without burnout
But only if you stop winging it.
“Now we have a plan. There’s stuff to do for a whole another year.”
“It’s a waste of time to even think—just do it. Put it on a 0% credit card and just do it. Game changer.”
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We’ll walk you through the exact systems Steven used to grow his school—even during one of the hardest seasons in recent history.
“You absolutely got us through COVID.”
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