Martial arts club in a hired hall

Parents of children, teenagers and adults looking for fitness, confidence and a regular activity.

Monthly membership fees or pay-as-you-go sessions, plus grading fees and small extras like uniforms (gi) and kit.

• Recognised grade or coaching qualification in your martial art
• Teaching and managing groups of different ages
• Friendly communication with parents
• Basic admin and bookkeeping

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, often available through a governing body, so check what it covers
• Safeguarding: DBS checks and a child protection policy are normally expected when teaching under-18s, so check requirements for your area
• First aid training and an accident record book
• Hall hire costs can eat into profit if class numbers stay low
• Retention can dip in summer and around holidays, so plan your cash flow

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on the equipment, insurance and hall arrangements you need. These are estimates, so check local hall hire rates and insurance quotes before you set your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on class numbers, fees and how many sessions you run. These are estimates, and hall hire costs can reduce what you keep if numbers stay low.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, often available through a governing body. If you teach under-18s, check DBS and child protection policy requirements for your area. Also check first aid training and keep an accident record book.