Jui Jitsu Business

Jui Jitsu Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 8th, 2024

Looking to combine fitness and entrepreneurship? Consider starting a Jiu Jitsu business. Jiu Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting and grappling, attracting both fitness enthusiasts and self-defense advocates.

To get started, you’d need to secure a suitable space, outfitted with mats and training equipment. Hiring skilled instructors is crucial as their experience will determine the quality of your classes. Begin with offering basics and progressively advanced sessions, catering to different skill levels and age groups.

Beyond teaching, consider hosting competitions and workshops to build a community. Marketing through social media and local events helps in reaching potential students. It’s not just about martial arts; it’s about creating a space for discipline, fitness, and personal growth.

If you’re passionate about Jiu Jitsu and eager to share that passion with others, setting up a Jiu Jitsu business can be both rewarding and sustainable.

In this list, you'll find real-world jui jitsu business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a jui jitsu business that makes money.

1. HeavyBJJ ($12K/year)

Zack Nicholas, the founder of heavybjj.com, came up with the idea for his martial arts and fitness blog after seeing the success of a friend's similar site that was making $3,000 a month with minimal work. With a passion for fitness and martial arts, Zack decided to start his own blog, and within a year, he is set to make around $500 a month through ad revenue and affiliate marketing.

How much money it makes: $12K/year
How much did it cost to start: $200
How many people on the team: 2

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Earning $500/Month Passive Income From My Fitness Blog

A software IT manager started a niche martial arts and fitness blog, earning ~$500/month after just one year through ad revenue and affiliate marketing, with plans to eventually leave his IT job in 1-2 years and make $5,000/month at the 2-year mark of his business.

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