Today we’d like to introduce you to Kyle Raemisch.
Hi Kyle, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started Jiu-Jitsu a little over 15 years ago at the age of 20. I was already a college student looking for something in the martial arts world, and the grappling arts ended up being a major focal point for me. I was able to get my black belt within 6.5 years, and during that time, I also earned a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Education. I have been a black belt now for 9 years, and I actually just received my 3rd Degree Black Belt one week ago from the time of writing this. Seven years ago, I started Frequency Jiu Jitsu here in Fort Worth, and we have grown into a quality environment for Adults and Kids classes for jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling systems. We also offer Resistance Yoga and fitness systems as well. With my background and expertise in Education, I feel like we have something special to offer here. After all, a great martial art like Jiu Jitsu deserves to be explained and taught in the clearest ways.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road, and really I don’t think any business will ever be perfectly smooth. The struggles in the first years was trying to simply learn what all is involved in owning and running a business. Showing up to teach classes is the easy part. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into running any business though. I was a high school math teacher before owning my school, so now I had to essentially become a teacher, the administration, and more! One major struggle that came a few years ago would obviously be the COVID pandemic. Many gyms struggled and failed, and I’m grateful that I had enough student loyalty to be able to push through that time.
Now as the years continue, I’m constantly thinking how can I make what I’m doing better, how can I expand and grow into the future, and how do I make this the best possible training environment in town?
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
With my Master’s in Education and background teaching, I believe I really stand apart from most schools in the quality and detail of instruction I’m able to provide. One of the most common compliments I’ll receive is that I can have a room full of people and say one thing that will be clear to most of the students, then I can re-word and re-explain in different ways to target the specific needs of the remaining students. One way to approach teaching is to understand that people seem to fall into one or more of the big three learning categories: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. If you’re a visual learner, you’ll most easily learn by watching someone do something. If someone tries to teach to that style by talking too much, they won’t appeal to them, and they won’t absorb the knowledge. Auditory learners, though, have a love for words and conversations and can learn a lot through talking. Kinesthetic learners much prefer to learn by feel. In a normal classroom this could be physically writing something out on paper to learn, or in a Jiu-Jitsu environment it means they prefer to feel the techniques in order to take in what’s happening.
Knowing what style(s) of learner you’re dealing with at each individual level is a great place to start!
We love surprises, fun facts, and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I think the most shocking things for people sometimes is the reality of how much work goes into making certain visions and dreams real. There’s plenty of people who love the idea that they, too would one day own their own schools and own their own businesses. I actually own two businesses right now my: my school (Frequency Jiu Jitsu) and my mobile power washing business (Jet Flow Power Washing). Throughout my 20s, while working on both of my college degrees, I would be consistently training jiu jitsu 10+ times a week every week without fail, and most people average 1-3 a week. Then when I transitioned into business ownership there’s always so much more to learn about every aspect of a business, especially if you run a business solo. Working well past the standard 40 hours a week becomes the norm when you’re pursuing the level of freedom and expression that I am. Luckily when it comes to the school, I do have very high-quality kids instructors to help me out.
Pricing:
- Adults as low as $125/month
- Kids as low as $119/month
- Family Discounts
Contact Info:
- Website: frequencyjiujitsu.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencyjiujitsu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frequencyjiujitsu
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@frequencyjiujitsu3590
