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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours
There will be
0.5% more Martial arts instructor jobs in 2027.
In your day-to-day duties you may:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in a creative studio or at a fitness centre.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You can get into this job through:
To train as a martial arts instructor you can do a coaching qualification at college that's recognised by the National Governing Body (NGB) for your martial arts discipline.
Before taking a coaching qualification you'll need:
Some NGBs may expect you to have held an assistant coach qualification for 6 months. The NGB for your discipline can give you advice on qualifications as instructor awards differ between NGBs.
You could do an intermediate apprenticeship for a community activator coaching qualification to become an instructor.
Training providers set their own entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
You'll need to:
You may need a children's instructor award before working with children. It can also help you if you have experience of teaching or coaching another sport, and a first aid certificate.
You can gain useful experience through volunteering in clubs or at sporting events.
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You can find out more about becoming a martial arts instructor from UK Coaching.
With experience, and a senior instructor award, you could set up your own school or association.
You could become an examiner with a professional sporting association, assessing and grading students of martial arts.
You'll need: