Basic Requirements

These requirements are points to consider, but the absence of a requirement should not be a deal breaker. You may still take action to attain the requirement, or there may be ways to counter the deficit by using other resources. In addition, meeting all the requirements will not guarantee success.

Black Belt. To open a Taekwondo school, you should have a certified back belt. However, since there are no laws, licenses, or requirements that govern who may open a martial art school; you do not need any legitimate or illegitimate belt to open a school. As a general rule, due to the experience required, a third or fourth degree black belt should be the minimum belt required.
Teaching Experience. As in other occupations, being a good technician and being a good teacher are two separate skill groups. Just because you are good at doing something does not mean you will be able to teach others to do it. You should have taught classes in your instructor's school for a few years and have experience in what it takes to attract and keep students. You could learn on the job at you new school, but that may be costly. Learning from others who have already been through the process is the better way. New students will quickly be able to determine your experience and teaching abilities and, if they are not impressed, they will just as quickly leave.
Approval. To maintain your standing within your Taekwondo organization, you will need its approval for you to open a school. Traditionally, you should have your instructor's approval to open a school, especially if it is in the same city as your instructor, but, unless you have some legal contract to the contrary, it is not required. However, instructor approval is always beneficial because you want to keep up your own training with him or her, and you may need assistance from the instructor or one of his or her assistants with problems in the operation of your school. If your school will independent of any organization, then you do not need anyone's approval.
Assistance. You cannot operate a school alone. You will need assistance from others, such as help with funding or equipment needed to get started, and then you will later need judges for testings, access to tournaments, people to perform demonstrations, etc.
Business Knowledge. To operate a business, you need some knowledge about business. You do not need a business degree, but without some knowledge of basic business practices, such as accounting, taxes, local ordinances, etc., your business will fail even though the school itself seems to be doing great.

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