Taekwondo classes in a hired hall
Run a few weekly taekwondo classes for kids and adults in a hired community hall or school space.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A small taekwondo school running a few classes a week in a hired community hall, church hall or school gym. You teach technique, forms and sparring basics, and run belt gradings a few times a year.
Your first three steps
- Check what qualification and affiliation you need (for example with a taekwondo association) and gather your coaching credentials
- Enquire about hall hire rates and times at local councils, schools and community centres, then set your class prices
- Run a free trial class and promote it through local Facebook groups, school newsletters and noticeboards
Who pays
Parents of children and teenagers, plus adults wanting fitness, self-defence or a new skill.
How it makes money
Monthly or termly memberships or per-class fees, plus grading fees and uniform (dobok) sales.
Skills that help
- Black belt level taekwondo with teaching experience
- Patient with children and beginners
- Organising classes and gradings
- Clear communication with parents
Watch out for
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check that it covers martial arts instruction
- Working with children checks are required for child-facing roles, check your state or territory rules
- Injury risk: use waivers, safe sparring rules and a first aid qualification
- Hall hire terms and insurance requirements set by the venue
- Check affiliation and grading recognition with your taekwondo association
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Everything you need to start: taekwondo classes in a hired hall
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start taekwondo classes in a hired hall?
Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and hall hire terms. Check any insurance requirements set by the venue, as they can affect what cover you need.
How much can a part-time taekwondo instructor earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many classes you run and how many students join. These are revenue estimates, before hall hire, insurance and equipment costs.
What do I need to check before teaching taekwondo to children?
Working with children checks are required for child-facing roles, so check your state or territory rules. Also check that your public liability and professional indemnity insurance covers martial arts, plus your association's grading recognition.
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