Full-Time taekwondo school with your own studio
Lease a small unit, fit it out as a dojang and run daily classes for kids and adults on memberships.
- $15k-60k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A dedicated taekwondo school in leased premises with mats, mirrors and a class timetable running most days. Includes beginner programs, belt gradings and optional competition training.
Your first three steps
- Research your area for demand and competitors, then price out commercial units in your zip code
- Write a simple budget covering lease, mats, insurance and a few months of running costs
- Line up founding members with a pre-opening offer and set up billing software for memberships
Who pays
Local families, adult students, and parents looking for after-school programs.
How it makes money
Monthly memberships, enrollment fees, belt testing fees, uniforms and gear sales, and sometimes camps, birthday parties or seminars.
Skills that help
- High-level taekwondo ability and instructor experience
- Marketing and sales for enrolling new students
- Managing a budget, lease and possibly staff
Watch out for
- Commercial lease terms, and zoning for fitness or martial arts use, check with your city or county
- General liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire instructors
- Check whether your state or city requires a business license or has rules for health clubs or youth programs
- Membership contract rules: some states regulate gym and fitness contracts, so check before writing yours
- Student numbers can take months to build, so keep cash in reserve for rent
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Everything you need to start: full-time taekwondo school with your own studio
Researched with live web search for United States: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to open a taekwondo school?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your lease, the fit-out of the space and the equipment you buy. Keep cash in reserve for rent while student numbers build.
How much can a taekwondo school make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many members you enroll and your fees. Student numbers can take months to build, so early months may sit at the lower end.
What rules should I check before opening a dojang?
Check commercial lease terms and zoning for fitness or martial arts use with your city or county. Also check business license rules, any health club or youth program rules, membership contract regulations, and insurance including workers' compensation once you hire.
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