Self-Defense workshops for groups and workplaces

Employers, HR teams, colleges, community organizations, youth groups and organizers of private events like bachelorette parties.

A flat fee per workshop or a per-person price, with repeat bookings and add-on series for groups that want more.

• Self-defense or martial arts experience
• Confident group teaching
• Basic outreach and selling to organizations

• General liability insurance; some venues will ask for a certificate naming them as additional insured
• Waivers for participants, and clear rules about contact and safety
• Check whether your city or county requires a business license
• Bookings can be lumpy, so don't count on steady income at first

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and marketing. These are estimates, so plan your own budget based on the groups you want to teach.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many bookings you win and what you charge per session. Bookings can be lumpy, so don't count on steady income at first.

Check general liability insurance, since some venues ask for a certificate naming them as additional insured. Use waivers with clear contact and safety rules, and check whether your city or county requires a business license.