Comments on: How Much Should I Charge For Kids Martial Arts Classes?

By: Dead

Dead — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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

By: spiderti

spiderti — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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.

By: fightlin

fightlin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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.

By: katana17

katana17 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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.

By: Bruce Tzu

Bruce Tzu — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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.

By: CASP3Я [Hip Hope]

CASP3Я [Hip Hope] — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

80-100 bucks a month. Plus the Uniform. And Option to buy equipment, like staffs you use, sparring gear, etc.

By: CyberFor

CyberFor — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:32 +0000

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

By: Ray H

Ray H — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:31 +0000

I would find out how much other schools charge first.

By: phoenix seo

phoenix seo — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:31 +0000

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.

By: jamesf24

jamesf24 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:34:30 +0000

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