Kung fu classes in a rented hall

Parents of children and teens, plus adults wanting fitness, self-defence or a traditional martial art.

Monthly membership fees, with extra charges for gradings, uniforms and equipment, and occasional seminars or trial-class packages.

• Solid kung fu training and teaching ability
• Patience with children and beginners
• Organising classes, payments and parents
• Clear communication and safe class control

• Commercial general liability insurance that covers martial arts instruction, and check what the hall requires
• Teaching children: check whether you need a police record check or vulnerable sector check, as venues and parents often ask for one
• Signed waivers and a clear injury policy, and consider first aid training
• Hall rental is often the biggest cost and slots can be lost, so check contract terms
• If you collect fees as a business, check when you must register for GST/HST and how to register your business name in your province
• Winter weather can affect attendance

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on equipment, insurance and hall rental. Hall rental is often the biggest ongoing cost. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students you have and how many classes you run. Winter weather can affect attendance. These figures are estimates.

Check commercial general liability insurance covering martial arts and what the hall requires, whether you need a police record or vulnerable sector check to teach children, signed waivers, and GST/HST and business name registration in your province.