How Much Should I Charge For Kids Martial Arts Classes?
I’m starting a kids martial arts class in Boston MA. Does anyone know how much I should charge? I am planning on teaching one one hour class on Saturday mornings.
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on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
1 hour 1 day a week should be pretty cheap.
I would offer like ongoing 8 week sessions for $65.
If you were open every day, or 6 days a week, then I would charge a lot more.
The less flexibility, the less you can charge.
It also depends on your credentials.
James
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I would find out how much other schools charge first.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
A lot depends on your motivation for doing it.
I charge $1 a class, and teach 1 class a week . Mine is set up as a community outreach program with a local church. So being able to pass on the art to those who normally couldn’t afford it is MY motivation.
If you’re looking at this as an extension of a business, then I’d factor in what your competitors are charging, as well as how rich/poor is the area that you are pulling students from.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
1 hour a week aint much… sheet id teach that for free…. but i cant put up with none serious practitioners and im not a techer my self.. although i have taught a bit… shhhhh dont tell anyone
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
First of all the answer for this is universal. You should charge exactly enough to cover the cost of your operations. You should not make a profit from martial arts. When it becomes a profit thing it becomes corrupted.
Second, you should be teaching all your students at once, you should not separate by age or rank, that defeats the whole purpose, who will they turn to for example.
Third, one hour a week isn’t going to teach them anything, it will give them false confidence.
Martial arts shouldn’t be about money, they should be about people trying to perfect themselves. A price can’t be put on that. Anyone that makes a profit from teaching martial arts is “selling” their art, not teaching it. If this offends anyone then perhaps they need to analyze what they are doing.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Look into the market that you are competing in. Take the prices of every competitor (or have a friend do it, if you want to remain incognito) and create a chart of how many classes they offer and what their rate is.
Then establish where you fit in the mix. There are other factors that you might want to consider such as the main instructors experience versus your own, the “curb appeal” of your business versus the competitors and so forth.
Pricing can become a very complex strategy that takes some time to establish stability. If you are starting off, you may want to charge a lower rate and encourage traffic. If your instruction has quality, word of mouth will help generate more business. When classes fill up, change the rates accordingly.
BUT, above all else…
Make sure whatever you charge, you can pay your bills.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Check to see what other schools charge, because you have to be competative. Also your experiance and qualifications will determine part of it. I have a feeling this is a troll question. if not sorry.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
It is a business decison really. You have to anticipate demand and various prices and then decide whether you want volume at a lower price or few students at a higher price.
Also you mentioned nothing about your credentials. The more accomplished you are the more you can charge.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
80-100 bucks a month. Plus the Uniform. And Option to buy equipment, like staffs you use, sparring gear, etc.
on August 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I would say $20 a month $5 dollars a class I use to teach in Boston Ma too
I need more info what type martial arts? what Age group? where in Boston? What type of Neighborhood? for fun or profit? Class should be at lease 2 hour’s by the time they stretch out
Good luck