--- In shaolinkempo@yahoogroups.com, dimmaktimmah <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
> good morning I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am
planning to take on some students of my own... away from my masters
dojo. I was hopeing you could share some of your experiences.... the
best way you think to start, your own mistakes, important things to
remember.
>

Good luck. I would caution against 'taking' students away from your
master's dojo since that is rude and disrespectful. Rather find your
own new students -- this act honors your teachers.

Find a location that can handle your regular schedule, both in
instruction space and traffic/parking space. Use flyers to gather your
first few and then have your students help you find others.

Get a business license and follow the rules of running a business in
your area. That may include sales taxes, insurance and zoning. When
you get big enough to need help, get it. That's been my mistake
countless times before. A "one man show" soon falters.

Most importantly, learn how to be a great teacher. Knowing kempo does
not make you an instantly great teacher. Teaching is an art form unto
itself.

Hope this helps.

Sifu bry