
Originally Posted by
Brian Beaumont AKA Thor
Awesome, thank you.

Originally Posted by
miketubbs
I really recommend Tom Callos at the 100.
http://the100info.tumblr.com/ great info on running a gym without becoming mcdojo. Works a lot with BJ Penn, great guy, very accessible
Thanks, I'll look into the 1 week trail

Originally Posted by
Chris Herzog
Bryan, I highley recommend what these guys are saying, subletting out of another established school is the best way to start a program with low risk, IMHO.
Thanks Zog, I think that's what I'll try and do.

Originally Posted by
Sean Marshall
Be prepared to plod along financially with a core group of white belts for at least 6 monthes to a year. Sometimes helps to grandfather some of the start-up guys with lower payments or no payments when fees start to rise when the gym picks up.
Too many roosters(teachers) in the hen house can cause issues to. Other Martial Art instructors sometimes think you are stealing there students when they see you doing interesting stuff they've never seen before and start signing up for your class.
A good book
http://susanlynnpeterson.com/my-book...l-arts-school/
Thanks for the book idea, and thoughts too.