Running a successful martial arts school.

[2fisted]

Hi I was just wondering if any of you out there had any information for me. I'm just curious. How difficult is it to open a martial arts school and actually make a living at teaching? Do any sacrifices need to be made? Is it difficult to keep the art pure? Just curious to hear everyone's responses....

 

[michaeledward]

I think running any small business can be successful. The owner just needs to put in 16 hour days ... 6 or 7 days a week.

 

[jkn75]

If this is something you are truly interested in I would talk to your instructor and see what his thoughts are. If he just runs a small school in a health club or YMCA, ask him to put you in contact with an instructor who has a commercial school.

Generally, the more successful schools have 150-200 students. You have to keep track of their progress, billing, and personal lives. It can be tough.

I would also review the School Management forum and specifically these threads:
Doing MA Full Time
Business Type
Starting a School