Full-time kung fu school with its own studio

Open a dedicated kung fu studio with daily classes for kids and adults and a growing membership base.

Students and an instructor practising kung fu forms in a training hall.
Startup cost$10k to $50k
Monthly revenue$3k to $15k
Time needed30+ h/week
First incomeMonths
  • $10k-50k
  • Full-time
  • Own premises

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

What it is

A leased studio with mats, equipment and a daily class timetable, with programs for kids, teens and adults and a clear grading path.

Your first three steps

  1. Research your area for demand and competing martial arts schools, then price out leases in zip codes with families nearby
  2. Write a simple budget covering rent, mats, insurance and several months of running costs before signing a lease
  3. Run trial classes or a pop-up program to build a starter group of students before opening the studio
Who pays

Families and adults in your area who sign up for ongoing memberships, plus students paying for gradings, gear and events.

How it makes money

Recurring monthly memberships, grading fees, uniform and equipment sales, and extras such as birthday parties, camps and workshops.

Skills that help
  • Advanced kung fu skill and teaching experience
  • Running a small business and managing a budget
  • Marketing and building a community of students
  • Hiring and managing assistant instructors
Watch out for
  • Commercial lease terms, and check zoning rules for a fitness or martial arts use with your city or county
  • General liability insurance, plus workers' compensation once you hire staff
  • Signed waivers, and check your state rules on automatic monthly billing and membership contracts
  • Sales tax registration for uniforms and gear, and a local business license
  • Steady income takes time to build, so keep a cash cushion for the early months

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to open a kung fu school in the US?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on the lease, studio fit-out, mats, equipment and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and test the numbers against your own location before signing a lease.

How much can a full-time kung fu school earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on membership numbers, your pricing and extras like gradings and gear. Steady income takes time to build, so keep a cash cushion for the early months.

What rules should I check before opening a kung fu studio?

Check commercial lease terms and zoning for fitness or martial arts use with your city or county. Also check insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, signed waivers, state rules on automatic billing and contracts, sales tax registration and a local business license.

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