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Try Asian World of Martial Arts in Philly! Also try Century. Be advised that you should have your tax papers already for faxing to these companies. Good Luck!!!

I have been teaching "part-time" for about 14 - 15 years now, and it can very easliy "creep" into almost full time. I found myself starting out teaching 2 times a week, and it became 5 times a week. Get a plan, get it to work, and stick to it. It helps to have a written plan, such as belt requirements charts, so students can refer to them as well as your instructors. Also, do not forget your higher ranked students, as they will be your instructors. Make sure that you make time for them to train as well. I found that an instructors only class was a big hit with the senior students. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Network with the local martial arts community as well. Attend events and let people know who you are!!!!

Well, it has been abour 5 months since all of this stuff happened, and we, my wife and I, have been running 2 schools. No, we are not swimming in money, but we have loyal students! One entire school walked with us, about 35 total, and we have been carrying on with them. Another school, which was never contacted about what happened, has also voted to stay with us. It has not been easy by any means, but if it were not for the students, I was ready to walk away from all of it. We have about 55 - 60 students and we're thankful for it. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement and advice to everyone. At this point, I know that I have not sold out my principles for a few bucks!

How does someone start to teach martial arts, after being with someone for about 20 years actively? (Known this person for 30 years). I recently quit an organization after 20 years, because the Head Instructor accused my wife , also an instructor, of trying tho take over his school/organization. Both of us ran very sucessful branches of his school (3), and I as well ran his tournaments, (the tournaments I ran for free!). IMy wife and I helped out whenever and where ever we could, and all without being paid, except for the actual running of our schools. I added some old checks up, and I know I must have made this guy about $12 - 15 k in a year! Tell me how this butt head thinks he can still tell me what I can't and can do? This guy was so bold as to write and call the students who stayed with us and tell them that we (my wife and I) aren't real instructors any more, since we aren't teaching for him or his organzation. Yet, I was not permitted to explain to the students that I left behind as to our side of the story as to what happened and our exit from the school. I'm sure that they all heard his side, but not ours! Has any else dealt with this? What's your experience? Any and all comments are welcome!!!