Also called: Karate Instructor, Jiu-Jitsu Coach, Boxing Coach
Teaches martial arts like karate, jiu-jitsu, taekwondo, or boxing.
They teach kids' classes after school, adult classes at night, and private lessons. Many run their own dojos. Rank, like a black belt, takes years to earn.
Estimate; dojo owners can earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Years of training and rank in the art; no formal degree.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing much faster than average (about 12% over 10 years). BLS projects 12% growth for fitness trainers and instructors, 2024-34, much faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Teaching techniques, sparring and discipline in person stays human.
Classes: Physical education, Child development, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9031.
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