Part-Time taekwondo classes in rented space

Parents of children aged about 5 to 15, plus teens and adults who want fitness, discipline or self-defense skills.

Monthly membership fees or per-class fees, plus belt testing fees and uniforms or sparring gear sold to students.

• Black belt level taekwondo and teaching experience
• Patient and good with children
• Basic organizing and record keeping

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires you to be named on it
• Check whether your city or county requires a business license
• Check if your chosen federation or certifying body requires a current instructor certification
• Background checks and safeguarding expectations for working with children, check what parents and venues expect
• Signed waivers for every student, and injury risk in sparring

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the equipment you buy, the space you rent and the insurance and other setup you need before your first class.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many students you build up, your class fees and how many sessions you run. Revenue is before venue rent and other costs.

Check general liability insurance and whether venues need to be named on it, plus any city or county business license. Check if your federation requires current instructor certification, what background checks parents and venues expect, and use signed waivers.