Kickboxing classes in a hired hall

Adults and teenagers wanting fitness, self-confidence or a combat sport. Some parents pay for junior classes.

Monthly memberships or a fee per class, plus optional extras such as grading fees, kit sales and occasional seminars.

• Solid kickboxing experience and teaching ability
• Safe, clear class management
• Friendly, motivating manner
• Basic marketing and admin

• Public liability insurance specifically covering kickboxing and sparring, plus personal accident cover options for members
• Check whether the venue's own insurance and hire terms allow contact sport
• Coaching qualifications and first aid, which insurers and venues often expect
• DBS checks and a safeguarding policy if you teach under-18s
• Parental consent forms, health questionnaires and injury records
• Joining a recognised governing body may be needed for gradings or competitions, so check the options

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £800 to £3,000, depending on the equipment you buy and how you set up your classes. Check hall hire terms and insurance requirements before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,500, depending on class numbers, membership or pay-as-you-go pricing and how many sessions you run. These figures are revenue before costs.

Check public liability insurance covering kickboxing and sparring, and whether the venue's insurance and hire terms allow contact sport. Also check coaching and first aid qualifications, DBS checks and safeguarding for under-18s, consent forms and governing body options.