SMS Marketing for Martial Arts Schools

Use two-way SMS to boost enrollment, confirm classes, reduce no-shows, and keep students engaged with automated campaigns.

Built for Martial Arts Schools

  • Send class confirmations, belt test reminders, and event invites from your school’s main line
  • Automate trial follow-ups, membership renewals, and progress updates to increase retention
  • Segment by program type, age group, rank, or attendance history for personalized communication
  • Connect your CRM, POS, or scheduling software so student records, payments, and messages stay in sync

Launch SMS That Students Actually Read

Parents and students rely on fast updates to stay on schedule. SMS ensures reminders, schedule changes, and promotions are delivered instantly, helping schools reduce absences and improve retention.

98%

of texts are read immediately

70%

of consumers want to text businesses

30%

of consumers found text most helpful when considering a purchase

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists with QR codes on flyers, website sign-ups, and trial classes. Send promotions, event updates, and referral rewards, and track engagement with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send class and testing reminders to keep attendance high. After-hours auto-replies confirm inquiries, collect student details, and let families know when to expect follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Instructors never miss a message with the mobile app. Track responses, bookings, and attendance confirmations, and sync data with your CRM or class management software

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Higher Attendance and More Enrollments

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Martial Arts Schools

What can martial arts schools do with SMS?
You can confirm classes, remind families about belt testing, share schedule changes, promote events, send follow-ups to new students, and request reviews. SMS strengthens communication and boosts enrollment.
How quickly do families respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, which makes SMS perfect for urgent updates like weather closures, event announcements, or last-minute schedule changes.
Can we use our existing school number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your main line so parents and students can text or call the same number. Messages can be routed to instructors or administrators automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When the school is closed, an auto-reply acknowledges the message, collects details such as student name or class level, and explains when to expect a response.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by age group, program type, rank, or attendance history. Track responses, renewals, and event participation to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with our CRM or class management software? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, POS systems, and scheduling platforms to keep student records, payments, and conversations in sync.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Families opt in through forms, QR codes, or keywords. Every SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Martial arts schools can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS campaigns, reminders, and class communications before upgrading.