Why Add a Tai Chi Class to your Martial Art school?
1. Tai Chi appeals to Students over 30 years old.
Retaining students over the age of 30 is very difficult for most martial art schools.
Most adults are seeking ways to maintain or improve their fitness but increasingly
are looking for ways to reduce stress and relax. Tai Chi programs compete with
Yoga and Pilates and generally appeal to students who would not be interested in a
hard martial art.
2. More Parental Involvement.
Offering a Tai Chi class gives the parents of your students a chance to participate
directly with your school. Retention of students is increased when the parents are
actively participating in the school.
3. Tai Chi market is rapidly expanding.
The market for Tai Chi will continue to grow as the baby boomer's retire. With
health care costs skyrocketing, more and more adults are looking for ways to
maintain and improve their health. Tai Chi is being recommended by doctors
worldwide as a safe form of exercise to prevent and as therapy for heart disease,
high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, stress and many other health
issues.
4. Increase profits for your school.
Tai Chi students will buy shirts, pants and shoes. Program manuals are available for
sale as well as video and DVD’s of the material taught. Intermediate level students
will purchase Tai Chi swords, Sabers and Fan’s.
5. Rank Advancements and Certification.
A Tai Chi program can be customized to fit your existing belt and advancement
system. Many schools choose to use the same karate style belts for rank
advancement while some choose the more traditional colored sashes. As students
progress through the levels they can attend the World Tai Chi Certification
Seminars and become certified to teach through World Tai Chi.
