Shuman Concepts, Inc

SIMPLE STRATEGIES and SOLUTIONS
for business success

Shuman Concepts provides the most comprehensive business fundamentals.

Martial Arts school owners are faced with daily challenges that drain time and energy. From planning, to staff management, it can be a struggle to make it through each day. The problem is, many school owners are also the chief instructor. By the time classes begin in the afternoon, some find it hard to teach enthusiastic classes. At Shuman Concepts, we understand these challenges and we can help.

Struggling to keep your staff trained on new business methods?

Spending too much time trying to figure out your next big marketing idea?

Frustrated when you are trying to draft letters and can’t figure out the right words to say?

In need of some simple “step-by-step” strategies that can save you time and help you earn more income?

Shuman Concepts is the company for you!

Shuman Concepts is a research and development firm combined with first-class consulting. Lead by internationally acclaimed consultant and martial arts school owner, Melody Shuman, our team of experts study methods and trends that improve the overall operations of Martial Arts schools. As a member, you’ll gain a team of experts that take the guessing work out of your hands. We deliver successful strategies to you that are easy to understand and simple to apply. We guarantee that your Martial Arts business will enter a whole new level of professionalism.

Click here to discover all of benefits you’ll gain as a Shuman Concepts member.

Why Shuman Concepts?

We understand that no matter how smart or how hard-working one can be, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done and sometimes one person cannot get it all accomplished. That is where Shuman Concepts comes in.

We have a team of experts that:

Research the best methods for success.
Transfer the research into workable information for you.
Assist you with any questions that you have.

Click here to meet our team of experts.

It is that simple.

Imagine going into your school each day knowing that you have access to a wealth of tools that will make your business operate at a professional level. With just a few clicks of your computer, you’ll have unlimited access to over 100 reports that solve problems, answer questions, and fill in the gaps. Also imagine how comforting it would be to pick up the phone (or send an email) and ask for advice with your daily challenges.

How do we do it?

Our firm is equipped with an online resource library that delivers information in a convenient method. As a member, you’ll gain 24 hours of unlimited access to our comprehensive Resource Library, which contains over 100 postings to service all of your needs. The material contained within our reports will help take the “guessing work” out of your daily routine. We provide you with practical, yet effective strategies and solutions to help your business soar. You’ll also gain consulting privileges from Shuman Concept co-founder, Melody Shuman, via phone and email.

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We guarantee our work!

At Shuman Concepts our success record speaks for itself. We strongly believe in delivering the best, most innovative and professionally formulated material possible. If you want a credited, professional team to provide you with tools that will make your job easier, then Shuman Concepts is the company for you. We prove that by offering you this exclusive, no-risk guarantee:

If for any reason you feel that our material does not measure up to your professional standards, or if you are not completely satisfied with our services, we will refund 100% of your first month’s membership fee. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!

How much would YOU pay to reduce your daily stress and improve your schools overall professionalism?

Can you really put a price on living your dream? As a Martial Arts school owner, it is hard to imagine doing anything else, right? Martial Artists have a unique opportunity to improve people’s lives and at the same time spread traditions that have existed for many years. In fact, many Martial Artists contest that their role as a school owner is not a job, but a way of life. Many can’t dream of a better job!

Shuman Concepts wants every Martial Arts school owner to feel like their role is a way of life and not a stressful, painstaking job. In fact, our company was established by Melody Shuman, an active Martial Arts school owner that has “been there” and “done that” in many facets of the Martial Arts business. That is why our company was established, and that is why we offer the services that will help you live your dream for less than $2 per day.

Click here to join Shuman Concepts for only $59.95 per month.

Keep reading to discover what $59.95 per month gains for you…

Our Expertise

By combining the experience as an active Martial Arts school owner, along with knowledge acquired through extensive research and developments, Melody Shuman is in a unique position to offer advice and exchange ideas to those who want to take their business further. With the expert assistance from a young and talented staff, Melody delivers real and practical information that works. Your daily routine becomes easier to manage.

We can advise you and help you out on a number of business matters from management to marketing. Our capabilities include the following:

Solutions to your everyday challenges with pre-drafted letters, booklets, and checklists.
Strategies to help you improve your productivity with step-by-step projects and staff training tools.
Innovations that will help your business stand out above the rest.

As a member, our company is pleased to provide you with the following:

A comprehensive online Resource Library with over 100 postings, available to you 24 hours a day.
A cutting-edge Marketing Gallery with loads of marketing tools that are customized with your school’s information at no additional cost to you.
Professional support from Melody Shuman via phone and email.
Networking through our members’ forums.
Comprehensive products and manuals with exclusive member discounts.
Resourceful seminars and certifications.

Meet Our Team

Melody Shuman

Melody Shuman is a 5th degree black belt who has over 20 years of experience in the Martial Arts and 10 years experience in owning and operating a chain of martial art schools. She specializes in children’s martial arts education. Melody became interested in working with children when she worked for Disney during and right out of high school. Although she studied business in college, she dedicated most of her time to researching and developing effective children’s martial arts programs. Melody is also an American Taekwondo Association world champion and has over 37 world champion students.

Melody is well-know internationally for creating and presenting the Little Ninja program to the martial arts industry. She spent 3 years of her career as a consultant for the National Association of Professional Martial Artist to support the pre-school program. The Little Ninja program is currently operating in over 2000 schools world-wide with an estimated 40,000 ninjas actively participating.
Melody is also the creator of the highly accredited Age-specific curriculum series, The Future Kidz (3&4 and 5&6-year olds) and The Karate Kidz Zone series (7&8 and 9-12-year olds), along with the all new Leadership Team Program.

Melody is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Shuman Concepts, Inc., which is a web-based consulting company for the new millennium. Her goals for Shuman Concept members’ are to provide them with an electronic resource library with efficient, yet effective ideas to help enhance the growth of the martial arts industry.

Now, Shuman is back in the classroom to bring her innovation to a whole new level. On The Mat Martial Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida opened March 2005. This ground-breaking Martial Arts school will be the first of many licensed schools with the next generation of Martial Arts training and education. Her goal is to provide results-driven Martial Arts programs that make a difference.

Accreditation Committee of the Talented Youth Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Advisory Board for Tiger Claw Martial Arts Supplies
Contributing writer for Webmation's, MA Insider
Contributing writer for EFC Eagle Express Magazine
Senior Consultant - Member Solutions

Jill Johnson

Jill Johnson has a strong background in business management, which extends to marketing and accounting. She has managed several businesses, including a partnership in one of the most innovative automotive web-based e-mail marketing companies in the nation. Her experience has since extended her knowledge in the martial arts field as President and Co-founder of Shuman Concepts, Inc.

Jill’s future goals include building strong alliances within the martial arts industry that will directly enhance the growth and development of individual martial arts businesses world wide. Her enthusiastic, yet articulate approach to good business ethics will help lead the way for many martial arts schools as we enter the next generation of professional consulting. Jill’s goals extend beyond the normal businessman as she heads Shuman Concepts in the most positive direction.

Bryan Hudson

Originally from the Chicago area, Bryan Hudson studied Advertising Design at the Art Institute of Chicago before moving to Tampa to finish his degree and obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Design and Associates degree in Graphic Arts from the International Academy of Design & Technology. He has 12 years of experience in the design field and was "Senior Designer" for the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA) for 6 years.

Bryan’s recent work includes the logo design of Shuman Concepts Karate Kidz Zone program; the Website design of Shuman Concepts.com and C4K.com; as well as numerous other print designs and various marketing tools used at the Shuman Concepts executive school, On the Mat Martial Arts.

Bryan was acquired by Shuman Concepts for his cutting-edge design skills and professionalism. He is currently the Art Director for all of Shuman Concepts creative works and customizes all Shuman Concepts marketing tools for its members. You can hire Bryan for additional services by contacting him at customizations@shumanconepts.com.

Theresa Carpenter

Theresa Carpenter Theresa has been part of the OTM staff for 2 years and will soon be one of the first black belt graduates. She has been training in the martial arts for over 3 years.

Theresa brings 12 years experience of working with children and has been instrumental in Shuman Concepts research and development of the age-specific programs. She has researched many of our programs and applies these techniques in the classes that she assists with everyday.

Introducing your Shuman Concepts Membership Benefits:

The Shuman Concepts RESOURCE LIBRARY

The most dominant feature of the Shuman Concepts membership is the online Resource Library. There are currently over 100-step-by-step reports that are available to you 24 hours a day. The Resource Library is enhanced monthly with new entries, marketing tool, tips of the month, archive highlights, and more!

Here’s what’s included in our Resource Library:

1.) Innovative reports

We make your job easier by doing the research and development for you on the latest ideas and innovations that will help your school succeed. These reports are great tools for you and your staff. As you log into the member’s section, all you have to do is type a topic in the search bar and all of our reports with your topic will appear. Can’t find any reports with your topic? Call us, or email us and we will create a comprehensive report for you!

Below is brief list of the 100 step-by-step reports that are already included in our resource library:

Step-by-step projects…

How to run a birthday party
How to run an open house
How to host a field day
How to host a kick-a-thon
And more!

School owner reports…

The four key staff positions
How to run a staff meeting
Employee evaluations
How to keep track of school statistics
And more!

Staff training material…

Teaching tips
Networking tips
Phone tips
Sales and enrollment tips
And more!

Classrooms activities…

How to create class planners
Fun classroom drills
Sample warm-up routines
Dynamic kicking drills
And more!

Forms, letters, and documents…

School checklists
Letters to use for the school systems
Letters to use for your existing students
Letters to use for marketing
New student packets
Employee manuals
And more!

2.) Marketing Gallery

Our Marketing Gallery is full of high-quality marketing materials that will increase your school’s image. Our material is dynamic and on the cutting-edge of professional design and appeal. You can order print-ready marketing pieces from our gallery that are customized for your school at NO additional cost!* Each month we’ll add an additional marketing piece that has been applied and proven effective in our current Shuman Concepts executive schools.

*Comprehensive text and picture changes are available at an additional fee.

Below is just a brief list of what’s already included in our Marketing Gallery:

Advertising tools…

Door hangars
Flyers
Direct mail samples
School brochures

Referral tools…

Birthday party invitations
Lead cards
Fun week tickets
VIP cards

Customer service tools…

Happy Birthday cards
Good job cards
We miss you cards
Thank you cards
Get well cards

3.) Monthly Martial Arts Messenger newsletter

The Martial Arts Messenger is a student newsletter publication available for download on a monthly basis, compliments of Shuman Concepts preferred billing company, Member Solutions. This eye-catching, customizable newsletter provides you with a fast and easy method to create a professional monthly newsletter for your students. The newsletter is available in several formats for your convenience.

4.) Media clips

We have a variety of media clips that provide you with educational visuals of how we run activities at our school. The media clips are a great tool to use when training your staff. They are also fun and entertaining to watch!

Below are just a few examples of what’s included in our media gallery:

Sample classroom activities
Dynamic kicking drills
Sample self-defense lessons
The “Yes I Can” school speech
And more!

Additional Benefits

We are not only one of the world’s largest Martial Arts Resource Libraries, we are a full-service consulting company. In addition to 24 hour access to the Shuman Concepts member’s section, we also provide the following benefits:

Expert Consultations

We are here to answer your questions and give professional advice on all of your business needs. No question is too small for us answer. All requests are attended to with the utmost professional thought and consideration. We are ready and willing to make your job easier so that you can enjoy your Martial Arts way of life.

Take a look at how our team can help you:

1.) Phone consultations

Have questions? You can call us anytime during the office hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (EST) Monday – Friday and we’ll answer your questions. You can also schedule a 30-minute consultation with Melody Shuman if you’d like a specific time slot to comprehensively review your questions.*

Call toll free: 866-202-9560/ International calls: (727)548-5426

*Limit is one 30-minute consultation per month.

2.) Email consultations

Work better through email? You can email your questions to our consulting team, or email Shuman Concepts CEO, Melody Shuman, directly with your questions. This is an unlimited service available to all active Shuman Concepts members.

Company email: info@shumanconcepts.com
Direct email access to Melody Shuman: melody@shumanconcepts.com

3.) Graphics design work

We have one of the most talented graphic designers with extensive Martial Arts design experience. With over 6 years of experience as NAPMA’S “Senior Designer”, Bryan Hudson’s services are available to Shuman Concepts members at an exclusive rate. You can get cutting-edge designs from logos to Websites at the best rates available.

Contact Bryan Hudson: customizations@shumanconcepts.com

4.) Shuman Concepts forums section

As a member, you can log onto our web site and post a question on our message board. You’ll receive a response from our consultants and other members who choose to participate in answering your question. This way, you’ll not only get our solutions, but other solutions from instructors all over the world. As our membership grows, more people will participate. Best of all, every question that is asked on our message board is archived in our files, so that you may go back and reread all of the questions and answers from weeks, months, and years ago.

To get step-by-step instructions on how to log onto the message board and how to use it, contact us at 1-866-202-9560.

Two more reasons to join Shuman Concepts today:

FREE admission to our annual company event in St. Pete Beach, Florida

Each fall Shuman Concepts hosts an exciting company event, known as, ESCAPE, complete with seminars, networking and fun! A room block is reserved as an option for all members at a local resort on St. Pete beach. The seminar portion of ESCAPE is held at, On the Mat Martial Arts, Shuman Concepts headquarters for all research and developments. This is a great opportunity to meet the entire Shuman Concepts staff as well as other Shuman Concepts clients. ESCAPE is a must attend event for education, networking, and fun in the sun! Check our homepage for the dates and details.

Discounts on products and seminars

We offer a variety of curriculum, manuals, and seminars. As a Shuman Concepts member, you will receive exclusive Shuman Concepts discounts. Each month, we extend even further discounts on select products and seminars. All specials are announced through a monthly email ad. Please keep an eye out for these specials in your inbox!

ARE YOU READY?

Here’s how your Shuman Concepts membership works:

To join Shuman Concepts for only $59.95 per month, click the registration link and enter your information on our secure network. Make sure you have your billing information ready so that you can gain immediate access to your membership.
When you register, you’ll select a log-in and pass code which gives you access to our online Resource Library.
Upon completion of your registration, log on using your new log-in and pass code. You’ll enter the Shuman Concepts Resource Library.
Within the Resource Library, you’ll see that the most recent postings are visible with a brief summary about the contents of the report. You can click the report to continue reading the material.
As the reports are archived, you can search the postings by category or key words. The categories include:
- Marketing Gallery
- Classroom activities
- Managers toolbox
- Newsletters
- School owners material
- Staff training material
- Step-by-step projects
- Video gallery
To search by key words, all you need to do is type a word in the search bar. Every posting that contains your word will appear with a brief summary about the contents of the report. Click the report to continue reading the material.
To customize a marketing tool from the Marketing Gallery, all you’ll need to do is send your school logo and contact information to: customizations@shumanconcepts.com. Logos must be at least 4 inches tall at 200 dpi or higher. We can accept JPG, TIF, EPS and PDF. Web ready logos from the net will not work. (Please specify the marketing tool you want customized). You’ll receive your customized marketing tool in a print-ready PDF format within 3 to 5 business days. We even have a preferred online printer that offers great rates and a turn-around time of 48 hours on most projects.
If you cannot find the information that you are looking for, or would like to request additional information, make a request by sending us an email. Simply provide us with your topic along with a brief description of what you are looking for and email it to: info@shumanconcepts.com.
For further consulting you can email us or call us. Our office hours are from 10 am to 7 pm (EST) Monday thru Friday. Our knowledgeable staff is friendly and eager to assist you in any way possible. You can email our staff at info@shumanconcepts.com, or Melody Shuman at: melody@shumanconcepts.com.
Want to meet our staff in person? Shuman Concepts hosts and annual event each year in beautiful St. Pete Beach, Florida. This weekend event is jammed-packed with networking, synergy, and fun. Best part is the event is always FREE to Shuman Concept members!
Want hands-on training? You can hire Melody Shuman to come to your school and train you and your staff on a variety of topics including; marketing, staff development, instruction, and more.
Want to visit our Shuman Concepts school? On the Mat Martial Arts opened in March 2005, with the goal to consistently research and develop ideas for you. We test all of our ideas at the school to ensure that they work. We have an open-door policy for our members so you can see our ideas first-hand when you visit our school.

Join now for only $59.95 per month and start working smarter, not harder!