Self-defence workshops for groups and workplaces

Employers, universities and student unions, women's groups, schools, charities and organisers of hen parties or team events.

A fixed fee per session or a per-person price, often agreed in advance. Repeat bookings from the same organisations help smooth income.

• Recognised self-defence or martial arts training
• Confident group teaching
• Pitching and following up with organisations

• Public liability and instructor insurance that covers teaching away from your own venue
• Check the venue's rules and whether you need to bring mats or a risk assessment
• Safeguarding checks if working with under-18s, check what applies
• Income can be uneven, as bookings depend on winning organisations
• Avoid promising that people will be able to defend themselves in every situation

Typical startup costs are estimated at around £200 to £1,200, depending on equipment, insurance and how you find your first bookings. Instructor insurance that covers teaching away from your own venue is one thing to price in.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,800, depending on how many organisations you win. Income can be uneven, because bookings depend on winning workplaces, universities and community groups.

Check public liability and instructor insurance that covers teaching away from your own venue, plus each venue's rules and whether you need mats or a risk assessment. Check safeguarding requirements for under-18s, and avoid promising people can defend themselves in every situation.