Bear Grips Pro ShopsHow to Set Up a Krav Maga School Apparel Shop
- Your krav maga school store is live in 15 to 30 minutes with no upfront cost.
- Students order and pay directly. You earn profit on every sale without touching product.
- Free plan covers 3 products. VIP plans unlock 200+ products and lower base prices.
- The Done-For-You VIP plan handles everything: mockups, product selection, shop layout.
Setting up a krav maga school apparel shop takes 15 to 30 minutes and costs nothing to start. At Bear Grips Pro Shops, your school gets a branded online store where students order directly, shirts ship from US print facilities, and you earn the profit on every sale. No inventory, no bulk orders, no coordination required from you.
Why Every Krav Maga Studio Needs a Branded Apparel Shop
A krav maga school store does three things that benefit the business: it generates passive revenue, it builds retention through branded belonging, and it creates brand visibility outside your studio walls.
The retention effect alone justifies the 15-minute setup. Students who own school-branded gear feel more committed to the school. They have made a tangible investment in the community. Research on organizational belonging consistently shows that branded merchandise increases member retention, and martial arts schools see this effect clearly: the student with three pieces of school gear is less likely to drop out than the student who never bought a shirt.
The revenue is real and recurring. Once the store is live, you earn profit every time a student, parent, or community member places an order. You do not lift a finger after the initial setup.
Step-by-Step: Launching Your Krav Maga School Store
Here is the complete setup process:
- Sign up at Bear Grips Pro Shops. Create your account at shops.beargrips.com/signup. The free plan covers 3 products at no monthly cost. The Self-Service VIP plan at $59/month unlocks 200 products and significantly lower base prices.
- Upload your school logo or design file. A PNG or SVG with a transparent background works best. If you only have a JPG, you can use the Bear Grips free logo prep tool to clean up the background before uploading.
- Pick your products. For most krav maga schools, starting with a performance tee, a hoodie, and a snapback hat covers the essential bases. You can add more products at any time.
- Set your prices. The default suggested price is $10 above the base cost, which is your profit per item. You can set any price you want. Browse your catalog to see the base prices and set retail accordingly.
- Share your store link. Post it in your studio, text it to your student roster, add it to your website, and pin it in your group chat. Your store is live immediately.
What Products to Start With in Your Krav Maga Store
The highest-converting starting lineup for a krav maga school store is three products:
- A performance training tee. This is the everyday item. Students wear it in class, to the gym, and around the house. A moisture-wicking performance tee from Sport-Tek or the Bear Grips Airlume Tee sells to the widest range of students.
- A hoodie. The highest profit-per-unit item in most school stores. A pullover Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie or a Champion Performance Hoodie is the most popular single item in martial arts school stores.
- A hat. A Richardson rope hat or a Yupoong snapback with your school logo rounds out the store and captures buyers who are not ready to spend on a hoodie yet. See: custom embroidered krav maga hats.
Once these three are live and selling, add instructor polos, long sleeves, and seasonal items based on what students are asking for.
Revenue Math for a Krav Maga School Store
Here is what realistic revenue looks like across different studio sizes:
| Studio Size | Annual Buyers (40%) | Avg Items/Buyer | Margin/Item | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 students | 12 | 2 | $10 | $240 |
| 75 students | 30 | 2 | $10 | $600 |
| 150 students | 60 | 2 | $10 | $1,200 |
| 300 students | 120 | 2 | $10 | $2,400 |
These estimates use a conservative 40% annual purchase rate and 2 items per buyer. Studios that actively promote their store during grading events, seminars, and new student onboarding see purchase rates above 60%. Raising margin to $15 per item increases revenue by 50% at every size. See full analysis at: krav maga studio merch revenue math.
Done-For-You: Letting Bear Grips Build Your School Store
The Done-For-You VIP plan at $109 per month is designed for studio owners who want the store revenue without spending time on setup. Here is what our team handles:
- Applies your school logo to 15 trending products each month
- Creates front and back mockups on every product and color variant
- Selects the top color combinations that sell best in your niche
- Builds your full shop layout including header, categories, and product organization
- Writes product page titles, descriptions, and metadata
- Sets optimal retail pricing based on real sales data
- Updates your store seasonally: cold gear in fall and winter, warm-weather styles in spring and summer
You send your design or logo once a month. Everything else is handled. Your store is live and selling without ongoing work from you.
Launch Your Krav Maga School Store Today
Free setup, no inventory, no minimum orders. Students order directly and shirts ship from US print facilities in about a week.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to set up a krav maga school store?
About 15 minutes for a self-service setup. Sign up, upload your logo, pick 3 products, set your prices, and your store is live. The Done-For-You VIP plan has our team build the full store for you, which takes 1 to 3 business days after you submit your logo.
Does a krav maga school need to buy inventory to run a store?
No. Bear Grips Pro Shops is fully print-on-demand. Your students order and pay directly. Every shirt is printed and shipped after the order, so you never hold or purchase inventory.
Can a krav maga school earn passive income from an apparel store?
Yes. You set a retail price above the base printing cost. Every time a student or community member orders, you earn the difference without doing any additional work. Most schools set a $10 margin per item as a starting point.
What is the free plan vs VIP plan for a krav maga school store?
The free plan covers up to 3 products with no monthly fee, but base prices per item are higher. The Self-Service VIP plan at $59 per month unlocks 200 products and saves $4 to $11 per item on base prices. Most schools find the VIP plan pays for itself within a few sales per month.
