Capoeira classes in hired halls

Adults looking for a fun fitness option, parents of children and teens, and people interested in Brazilian culture and music.

Casual class fees or term and monthly memberships per student, plus occasional workshops, grading events and instrument or uniform sales.

• Solid capoeira ability and teaching experience
• Clear, encouraging instruction for mixed levels
• Basic organising and marketing

• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues require it and what it must cover
• Working with Children Check requirements if you teach under 18s, which differ by state and territory
• Injury risk, so use a participation waiver and structured warm-ups, and check with your insurer about cover for martial arts
• Class numbers can be uneven early on, so make sure hall hire costs are covered before committing to a long booking

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on hall hire, insurance and any equipment or music instruments you need. Make sure hall hire is covered before committing to a long booking.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,000, depending on class numbers, pricing and how many sessions you run. The estimates assume at least around 5 hours a week, and numbers can be uneven early on.

Things to check: public liability insurance and what venues require, Working With Children Check requirements if you teach under 18s (these differ by state and territory), and cover for martial arts with your insurer. Consider a participation waiver and structured warm-ups.