FusionX

Thanks bushido_man96 for that less than useful insight. Sorry, didn't mean to offend but I joined this forum to get connected with fellow martial arts inthusiasts. Perhaps the way that I'm starting my school is unorthodox, however, it offers some strategic advantages. One, I don't owe loyalty to anyone and can therefore adapt as I see fit and maintain quality. In other words, if the instructor isn't up to par I can let him persue a different avenue without affending anybody. Two, the stress of running a business and teaching don't join in one business destroying headache. If may also be worthwhile considering that most MA schools fail in their first year. It seems to me that the old-fashioned way of doing things is also wrought with problems.

Thank you for your responses. I’m not associated with any franchise and don’t wish to be at this time. Quality control is my first objective. To offer quality instruction is what will set me apart in my area. As for giving more to a dojo for providing a quality instructor, I wouldn’t have any problem with providing referrals and even some advertising. I believe in cooperation. There’s plenty of business for everyone as long as you’re providing a quality service. In response to “bassaiguy” you have systematically described what has been rambling around in my head. Thank you. A question, you mentioned employment web-sites related to martial arts, would you post those addresses? Or send them to me in e-mail versus posting on this site? I know it will be a broad approach but I have the time to vet potential candidates. Jake@FusionXMartialArts.com.

I'm starting a new MA dojo in Lehi, UT. I've practiced several forms of martial arts but here I'll be the business owner and hiring the instructors. My question is: How do I find a quality karate instructor? (Just so you know, I had intended to have a close friend of mine teach all the classes. He's a second degree black belt in Shorin-ryu. Since I started making arrangement, leasing the building, renovating, etc. he got a promotion at his day job which requires more time and negates the available time to teach.) I haven't had any success finding a place to advertise for an instructor. Should I just start calling around to other dojos and see if they know someone or what? PLEASE HELP. The dojo opens soon.