Starting my own school

[Dan Vigil]

In that case you would have no problem promoting a student to 1st degree Black Belt. After that, the student would have to go elsewhere unless you get your Third degree. I'm in the same boat, I'm 2nd degree in JJJ.

If he's teaching W.T.F TKD and he wants to promote to 1st dan he needs to be 4th dan to follow Kukkiwon's rules. (which he doesn't have to do if he doesn't want to)

As to the original question, find a coach! You don't have to agree with them 100%, but the Keith Hafners, Stephen Olivers, Dave Kovars of the world can teach you a ton about martial arts business, marketing and management.

[Hardball]

Math 101

From what I am seeing so many martial arts business fail because of financial problems. You have to remember, your rent is going to be astronomical, utilities are on the rise, water bill, Instructor salaries, deliquent tuitions...............It's a big risk, that's why so many are starting schools out of their home. If you could rent space from your Church that would be ideal.

Most successful schools, sad to say, are McDojos with a high number of students especially kids, on ACH contracts.

[2ndsOut]

Must have book is "The Truth About the Martial Arts Business" on Amazon or at www.MartialArtsSchoolOwners.com

[miadragon]

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[miadragon]

...efective help to start...

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[miadragon]

...help to start is networking and right education....

I have been teaching martial arts for 4 years now and I would like to have my own school one day.

How do I get started?
should I teach out of a fitness center to get students of my own?
what is the best way to attract students?

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