Wing chun classes in a hired hall

Adults, teens and parents of children who want self-defence, fitness and a traditional martial art.

Monthly membership fees or per-session fees, plus optional grading or seminar fees and uniform sales. Hall hire is the main running cost.

• Solid Wing Chun training and teaching ability
• Clear communication with beginners
• Safe class management
• Basic bookkeeping and marketing

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what your hall requires
• A Working with Children Check if you teach under-18s, requirements differ by state and territory
• Waivers and injury risk, keep sparring controlled and records of attendance
• Check with your local council and the hall about noise, hours and any permitted use rules
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration applies as your turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on insurance, training equipment, marketing and any hall booking deposits. Hiring a hall by the session keeps costs well below running your own premises.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on class numbers, fees and how many sessions you run. A part-time schedule can start from about 5 hours a week.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance and what your hall requires. If you teach under-18s, check Working with Children Check rules in your state, and check council and hall rules on noise and hours. Register for an ABN.