How to Get Started Teaching the Martial Arts
November 26, 2008 by Ryan Wheaton
Filed under Business
So you want to begin teaching the martial arts, huh?
If you thought you had to open up a stand alone martial arts school to begin teaching, think again!
Here are 9 rock solid ideas on how to get started teaching without having to open up your own martial arts school and having to invest your life savings.
Top 9 Ways to Start Teaching Martial Arts
- Fitness Clubs
Check with local fitness clubs to see what days and times they have available and what it would cost to get started. Most clubs charge by the hour to use their group fitness room. - Specialty Studios (Dance, Palates, Yoga, etc.)
Many specialty studios only teach morning classes or have limited hours and so you might be able to get some good desirable times in the evening. - Martial Arts Studios
Sound ridiculous? The fact is, some martial arts schools will sublease their space on their off days or may even hire you as a supplemental instructor for their program. Right now I know a lot of schools are hiring mixed martial arts instructors to come in and teach. - Recreation Centers
This is a great way to get in and get started. It doesn’t cost you a dime, and they pay you to teach. Prepare to teach a ton of kids if you go this route. - Continuing Education Classes
Want to teach adults? This is a solid way to get your feet wet. Continuing education classes allow multiple instructors to teach at different times. - Your Home
Want to teach without having to leave your home? I know people who teach out of their backyard (for warmer weather states), out of their basements, as well as in their garages. This is the hardest option of all to try and market, but can be done. - Fitness Rooms
Live in a community with a rec room? Sometimes you can teach classes there but I would recommend talking to the property owner first to make sure this is possible before advertising anything. - Colleges & Schools
Another great way to get paid without having to front any costs of equipment. Downside is you can only usually teach the students from the school. - Teach out of your Church
This can be done with great success. The only downside is there are usually overlapping events so having a consistent schedule might prove difficult.
I got started teaching out of a fitness facility before having my own stand alone martial arts school. It allowed me the opportunity to get started, get some students, train my senior students to become instructors, then move into our own stand alone location.
In future posts, I will talk about marketing ideas on how to promote yourself if you don’t have a stand alone martial arts school. It’s easier than you probably think it is to still come off professionally.
What other ways can people get started teaching the martial arts? Leave your ideas in the form of a comment below!
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I'm Ryan Wheaton. I'm a marketer, martial artist and martial arts school owner. My website 
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