Start a Competition Kickboxing Gym Merch Shop in 30 Minutes

A competition kickboxing gym merch shop is one of the simplest gym side-revenue streams to launch. Thirty minutes from sign-up to a live shop link shared in the team group chat and the gym Instagram. No inventory, no upfront, no per-piece setup. Every order prints and ships direct to the buyer. Here is the working playbook for the gym owner or head coach setting this up for the first time.

Step 1: Pick the Right Plan

Plan	Monthly	Live products	Best for
Free	$0	3 products	Test with one walk-out hoodie, one team tee, one hat
Self-Service VIP	$59/mo	200 products	Full fight team plus fan/family community
Done-For-You VIP	$109/mo	250 products	Gym wants design, layout, pricing, mockups handled for them

Step 2: Upload the Gym Mark

• Transparent PNG for print methods.
• Vector (SVG, AI, EPS) for embroidery digitization.
• Primary mark plus a one-color version for dark garments.
• Resolution at least 300 DPI for print clarity.

Step 3: List the Starter Pieces

Recommended opening lineup of 6 pieces:

1. Champion performance hoodie (walk-out).
2. Premium triblend tee (team travel).
3. Performance tank (camp wear).
4. Sport-Tek performance polo (coach corner).
5. Yupoong embroidered snapback (lifestyle).
6. Premium cotton tee (fan and family).

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Step 4: Set Retail Pricing

Working zone for competition kickboxing gym shops:

• Tees: $32-$40 retail.
• Tanks: $32-$38 retail.
• Hoodies: $58-$78 retail (Champion at the high end).
• Polos: $44-$50 retail.
• Hats: $32-$40 retail.

Margin per piece $8-$30 depending on item. Gym keeps all margin above VIP base.

Step 5: Share the Shop Link

1. Team group chat: drop the link with brief intro.
2. Gym Instagram: post the new merch with team photo, link in bio.
3. Pre-fight email blast: include the link in every fight-week update.
4. Family group text: link for parents and family to order matching fan apparel.
5. QR code on lobby and locker room signage.

Common Day-One Mistakes to Avoid

• Listing 30 products on day one. Start with 6, expand based on what sells.
• Pricing too low. Boutique-style retail margin holds; fight gym families pay for quality.
• Not setting up the public shop link. Family and fans are 60% of revenue in the first year.
• Trying to do embroidery on every piece on launch day. Start with print pieces, add embroidery for the polo and hat second wave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate business bank account for shop revenue?

Recommended. Most gym owners route shop revenue through the same business account as gym membership revenue.

How long to launch?

Free plan launches in about 30 minutes. DFY VIP launches in 7-10 business days from receiving the design files.

Can the gym shop run alongside a Custom Ink bulk order I already placed?

Yes. Old Custom Ink stock sells through normally. New orders flow through the new on-demand shop. No conflict.