Kickboxing gym in your own unit

Local adults, teenagers and families who want regular training, fitness or a route into amateur competition.

Monthly memberships, class packs and drop-in fees, with extra income from private coaching, kids' classes, kit sales and events.

• Strong kickboxing background and coaching qualifications
• Running a business and managing money
• Managing and leading other coaches
• Marketing and member retention

• Planning permission and change of use, which may be needed for a gym, so check with your local council
• Public liability and contents insurance suited to combat sports, and employer's liability if you hire coaches
• Lease commitments and business rates, so check the full costs and break clauses
• Fire safety, first aid provision and risk assessments for the premises
• Safeguarding and DBS checks for staff teaching children
• Music licensing may be needed if you play music in classes, so check what applies

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £10,000 to £40,000, depending on the unit, mats, bags, any ring or sparring area, and changing facilities. Check the full lease costs and break clauses.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £2,500 to £12,000, depending on member numbers, pricing, and whether you add kids' sessions and personal training. These are revenue estimates before costs.

Check whether planning permission or change of use is needed with your local council, plus combat sports insurance, fire safety, first aid and risk assessments. Also check business rates, safeguarding and DBS for staff teaching children, and music licensing.