#57 HANDLING CONFLICT BETWEEN INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS: Maintaining Respect & Authority

2025-05-27

In this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip dives into a topic every martial arts school owner and instructor will face at some point—conflict between instructors and students. What do you do when a student talks back, challenges your authority, or just won’t follow directions? Chip breaks down where these issues usually come from and how to handle them without losing control or respect. From staying calm and in charge to knowing when to bring parents into the conversation, this episode is ...

In this episode of The Team Chip Podcast, Chip dives into a topic every martial arts school owner and instructor will face at some point—conflict between instructors and students.

What do you do when a student talks back, challenges your authority, or just won’t follow directions? Chip breaks down where these issues usually come from and how to handle them without losing control or respect. From staying calm and in charge to knowing when to bring parents into the conversation, this episode is full of practical tips to help you keep your mat culture strong.

If you’ve ever had that sick feeling before a tough conversation, you're not alone, but the truth is, dealing with it the right way lifts a huge weight and keeps your school moving forward.

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