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This is for the instructors who own and that have been teaching for a while. How did you guys start out? Did you guys go through a non profit organization? Did you establish a group of followers that eventually lead to your success? Where you already in great wealth? Did you inherit the business from family or predecessors? What is the most common way to start this business?

Thats what i thought. what about getting hands registered. I know for military personal that have undergone special martial arts training have to get thier hands checked jus in case they kill someone in public but as BB do we have to because ive met several masters and BB who did not or have not

Hello. I have been doing martial arts for a little over 15 years now. Its always been my dream to become an instructor. After just recently receiving my BB, This dream is coming closer to fruition. I started training a few interested individuals in a public park 2 people to be exact. After my training session someone had approached me and asked if i had a license to practice and teach? Well it was more like " I hope you have a license to practice and teach!" To my confusion i simply replied "Well I do have certification proving Im a black belt" Gave me the 1000 yard stare and i walked off. So here is my concern, Short of signing a contract with a landlord regarding lease agreements, do you need legal documents to teach and train in a park or public place (beach, my backyard ect....). Do you need special licensing to teach in a facility like a rented space like in a mall or plaza or recreation center? How many of you guys have your hands registered? I am only asking because I dont want to get in trouble and I dont want to give other practitioners a bad rap. At this time I am going tot ask my predecessors, but i would like to here more from people who have been instructing for a while. Please bestow me with your knowledge.......