{"product_id":"jiu-jitsu-academy-startup-costs","title":"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Costs: $645k CAPEX And $899k Cash Need","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder these researched planning assumptions, the cost to open a jiu-jitsu academy is not just the mat package the model includes $645k of CAPEX plus pre-opening expenses and working capital The largest startup assets are $25k for mats and flooring, $15k for locker rooms and showers, $8k for initial training gear inventory, and $4k for website development The model’s total funding signal is $899k minimum cash in Month 1 because rent, payroll, insurance, marketing, and early operating runway sit on top of buildout costs Actual jiu-jitsu academy startup costs will move with market rent, square footage, buildout condition, instructor staffing, and whether you open lean or with a full-service facility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"What's excluded\" data-note-text=\"This calculator covers only direct startup assets. It excludes rent runway, instructor payroll, insurance premiums, launch marketing, working capital, deposit cash, debt service, and inventory runway. Base direct asset costs use the itemized startup capex total of 64.5k, and contingency applies only to those asset costs.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimate the capitalized startup assets for a Jiu-Jitsu Academy, including build-out, gear, and launch systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMats and flooring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMat area, floor prep, wall protection, and install.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"mats_flooring\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Mats and flooring\" data-capex-note=\"Mat area, floor prep, wall protection, and install.\" data-lean=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"32000\" name=\"mats_flooring\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocker rooms and showers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eShower build-out, plumbing, and finish-out.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"locker_rooms_showers\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Locker rooms and showers\" data-capex-note=\"Shower build-out, plumbing, and finish-out.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"20000\" name=\"locker_rooms_showers\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReception fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFront desk, seating, check-in, and waiting area setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"reception_fixtures\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Reception fixtures\" data-capex-note=\"Front desk, seating, check-in, and waiting area setup.\" data-lean=\"3500\" data-base=\"5000\" data-full=\"7000\" name=\"reception_fixtures\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"5,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining gear inventory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInitial gear and retail stock used at launch.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"training_gear_inventory\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Training gear inventory\" data-capex-note=\"Initial gear and retail stock used at launch.\" data-lean=\"6000\" data-base=\"8000\" data-full=\"11000\" name=\"training_gear_inventory\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"8,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity, website, AV, and signage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSecurity system, website build, sound or AV, and exterior or interior signage.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"launch_systems\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Security, website, AV, and signage\" data-capex-note=\"Security system, website build, sound or AV, and exterior or interior signage.\" data-lean=\"9000\" data-base=\"11500\" data-full=\"15000\" name=\"launch_systems\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"11,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers price swings, scope changes, and small overruns on direct asset costs.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$70,950\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$64,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$6,450\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eMats and flooring\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMats + floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"mats_flooring\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 39%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"mats_flooring\"\u003e39%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLockers + showers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"locker_rooms_showers\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 23%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"locker_rooms_showers\"\u003e23%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReception\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"reception_fixtures\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"reception_fixtures\"\u003e8%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"training_gear_inventory\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"training_gear_inventory\"\u003e12%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLaunch systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"launch_systems\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 18%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"launch_systems\"\u003e18%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's excluded\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator covers only direct startup assets. It excludes rent runway, instructor payroll, insurance premiums, launch marketing, working capital, deposit cash, debt service, and inventory runway. Base direct asset costs use the itemized startup capex total of 64.5k, and contingency applies only to those asset costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the Jiu-Jitsu Academy financial model screenshot show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jiu-jitsu-academy-financial-model\"\u003eJiu-Jitsu Academy Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e screenshot shows the CAPEX tab; it should list expense categories, launch timing, cost amounts, and depreciation or amortization. Open the model and review the assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPEX and startup costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiming by launch month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepreciation and funding need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/jiu-jitsu-academy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_677b23de-9e31-44d7-850a-839577e77102.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/jiu-jitsu-academy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_677b23de-9e31-44d7-850a-839577e77102.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and customizable asset purchase schedules, letting owners set equipment, facility and upgrade costs for multi-year planning.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does matting cost for a jiu-jitsu academy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Jiu-Jitsu Academy, \u003cstrong\u003ematting starts around $25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e as the base buildout. Here’s the quick math: that cost moves with mat area, \u003cstrong\u003ewall-to-wall coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e, seams, wall padding, cleaning access, crash pads, and safety buffer zones. If showers, changing rooms, bathrooms, lighting, and leasehold condition need work, facility cost can run above the mat line, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e locker-room\/showers setup plus \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e reception area furniture adds another \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e; this does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include rent, payroll, marketing, or working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatting cost base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e is the base mat number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore area means more coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeams and wall padding add scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrash pads raise safety spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReadiness items that add cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e covers locker rooms and showers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e covers reception furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose three lines total \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatting is about \u003cstrong\u003e56%\u003c\/strong\u003e of that sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do I fund a jiu-jitsu academy startup?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fund a Jiu-Jitsu Academy startup, treat it like a capital stack: cover the \u003cstrong\u003e$645k\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX, then line up rent and occupancy runway, payroll runway, insurance, launch marketing, and a cash reserve. Use savings, loans, investor capital, landlord allowances, phased opening, and equipment timing, and validate each piece with lease quotes, contractor bids, insurance quotes, and pre-sale targets. The model can show \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 break-even\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e1-month payback\u003c\/strong\u003e, but those are outputs, not guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse savings for the first risk layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse loans for buildout and equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for landlord allowances on rent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise investor capital only if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStaffing plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean plan starts with owner-led staffing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull plan includes \u003cstrong\u003e$70k\u003c\/strong\u003e Head Instructor Owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e$40k\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistant, \u003cstrong\u003e$35k\u003c\/strong\u003e Admin, \u003cstrong\u003e$25k\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids Instructor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase hiring to match pre-sales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to start a jiu-jitsu academy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$899,000 in Month 1 cash\u003c\/strong\u003e to start a Jiu-Jitsu Academy, not just enough for mats; the model also carries a \u003cstrong\u003e$645,000 CAPEX asset base\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tie that funding plan to \u003cstrong\u003e45% Year 1 occupancy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e22 billable days per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the growth logic behind \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/jiu-jitsu-academy\"\u003eWhat Is The Most Important Metric To Measure The Growth Of Jiu-Jitsu Academy?\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup cash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$899,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum Month 1 cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$645,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX asset base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude rent deposits and buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund opening staff before revenue stabilizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunway checks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhead: about \u003cstrong\u003e$695,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 payroll: about \u003cstrong\u003e$211,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing runs at \u003cstrong\u003e8% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance: \u003cstrong\u003e$800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e; fees: \u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table shows the main academy startup assets and the non-CAPEX cash buffer needed before month one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$57,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$899,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$956,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"30000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMats Flooring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTraining surface buildout and installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocker Rooms Showers Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLocker room and shower fit-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"6000\" data-base=\"8000\" data-high=\"10000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Training Gear Inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eStarter gear and class equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"4000\" data-base=\"5000\" data-high=\"6000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReception Area Furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$5,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eFront desk and waiting area setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"3000\" data-base=\"4000\" data-high=\"5000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebsite Development\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$4,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLaunch website and booking setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"850000\" data-base=\"899000\" data-high=\"950000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Cash Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$899,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 1 minimum cash, payroll, rent, and pre-opening burn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges are planning estimates; opening cash excludes working capital and non-CAPEX startup spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eJiu-Jitsu Academy Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLeasehold improvements and training-area preparation Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout scope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeasehold improvements cover the permanent parts of a jiu-jitsu academy: \u003cstrong\u003eflooring prep\u003c\/strong\u003e, walls, lighting, reception, changing areas, bathrooms, showers, and accessibility. Keep movable items like mats and training gear in a separate budget. The shell matters more than the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLow, base, high\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$5k\u003c\/strong\u003e for reception area furniture and \u003cstrong\u003e$15k\u003c\/strong\u003e for locker rooms and showers as anchor figures. \u003cstrong\u003eLow\u003c\/strong\u003e means the landlord delivers usable bathrooms, HVAC, ceiling height, and subfloor. \u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e adds locker-room work. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e adds shower buildout and more accessibility fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow: good existing shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: locker rooms added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh: showers and code work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCut scope, not safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk for landlord work letters before pricing anything. That letter should state what the space already has: bathrooms, HVAC, ceiling height, and subfloor condition. If those are weak, contractor scope grows fast. The cleanest savings come from using an already finished shell, not from stripping out safety or access items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm delivered bathrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck ceiling height early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the subfloor first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eScope check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you sign, make the landlord list what stays, what gets repaired, and what is still on you. \u003cstrong\u003eFlooring prep\u003c\/strong\u003e, walls, lighting, reception, changing areas, and accessibility can all shift with the site. One lease can need light cosmetic work; another can need full shower and bathroom work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eMats, wall padding, and training equipment Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCore gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis startup bucket is about \u003cstrong\u003e$33,000\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for mats flooring and \u003cstrong\u003e$8,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for initial training gear inventory. It covers mats, wall padding, crash pads, storage, cleaning gear, first-aid supplies, and a few training aids. Keep it separate from rent, payroll, and marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSizing it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: more mat square footage and more wall exposure push the bill up fast. Ask for mat square footage, wall exposure, class sizes, kids program count of \u003cstrong\u003e30\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, and expected private training volume of \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the room runs daily, plan cleaning around \u003cstrong\u003e$600\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure mat area first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck wall padding needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice kids and private use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpend wisely\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy for safety before looks: mats, wall padding, crash pads, and first-aid gear come first. Delay extra aids and oversized storage until class use proves the need. The common miss is cutting cleaning too hard; that hurts room readiness and mat life. Don’t trim the \u003cstrong\u003e$600\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e cleaning line if the room is full most days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRoom-ready first\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, safe training room matters more than cosmetic spend. If the space needs more wall protection, first-aid supplies, or durable storage, fund that before nicer extras. The right setup protects students, supports repeat classes, and keeps the floor usable without surprise repair or replacement cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eRent deposits and occupancy readiness Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLease cash\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening, budget for \u003cstrong\u003efirst month rent\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003esecurity deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e, utility deposits, and any \u003cstrong\u003ecommon area maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e charges in the lease. With \u003cstrong\u003e$4k\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e rent, \u003cstrong\u003e$800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e utilities, and \u003cstrong\u003e$800\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e occupancy insurance, your carry starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$5,600\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e before payroll. Treat this as pre-opening working capital, not CAPEX, unless the lease funds permanent improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBudget inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the estimate from the landlord quote, deposit terms, utility setup fees, and any sign approval delays. The space size matters too: more mat area can lift class capacity, but it also raises \u003cstrong\u003erent\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eutilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the minimum cash needed to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the signed lease, not guesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount every month of pre-open carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck CAM and signage terms early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStay lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep occupancy lean by matching the space to the first class schedule, not the dream layout. Bigger rooms can help revenue later, but they also need more cash on day one. The common mistake is signing for extra square footage before the member base can pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrade size for cash only with proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overpaying for unused mat space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck cleaning and utility load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eOpening buffer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf landlord work letters, utility activation, or signage approvals slip, cash burns fast. Keep a buffer tied to the lease timeline so the academy can cover deposits, move-in costs, and the first months of occupancy without starving other launch spend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eInsurance, licensing, legal, and risk setup Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRisk Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour base setup is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e property insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e liability insurance, and \u003cstrong\u003e$400\u003c\/strong\u003e accounting\/legal. That is \u003cstrong\u003e$14,400\/year\u003c\/strong\u003e before filings or carrier fees. This bucket should cover general liability, participant accident coverage, property protection, waivers, entity setup, and local permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLicense Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice the license stack by line item: entity setup, local permits, occupancy approvals, and music licensing if you use recorded music. Ask the insurer for required \u003cstrong\u003epolicy limits\u003c\/strong\u003e and the landlord for \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e wording, since lease terms can change the paperwork fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntity filing fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermit renewals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic rights if used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eYouth Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKids Program risk is not optional when Year 1 starts at \u003cstrong\u003e30 students\u003c\/strong\u003e. Build background checks, youth-screening rules, and waiver workflows before launch. If you serve minors, ask for the insurer’s youth coverage terms and exclusions. One missed screening step can turn a small claim into a real cash hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eControl Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy only the coverage your lease and program need, then compare quotes on limits, deductibles, and participant accident add-ons. Don’t cut waivers, screening, or permit work to save a few hundred dollars; that can backfire faster than the premium. The win is clean approval, not the cheapest policy stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLaunch marketing, software, and staffing readiness Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch bridge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunch marketing, software, and staffing readiness is the cash bridge to first dues. Budget \u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue for marketing, \u003cstrong\u003e$200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e for software, \u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e for payment processing, and \u003cstrong\u003e$170k\u003c\/strong\u003e for Year 1 wages. That spend supports \u003cstrong\u003e30 kids\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e40 adult fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e20 advanced unlimited\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e8 private training clients\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line item covers \u003cstrong\u003e$4k\u003c\/strong\u003e website development, \u003cstrong\u003e$2k\u003c\/strong\u003e signage, local search setup, paid ads, member management software, payment setup, instructor pay before break-even, and starter retail inventory if offered. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$200\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e software is \u003cstrong\u003e$2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e a year if flat, so track recurring spend separately from one-time launch work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep it tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep launch spend tight by tying each dollar to signup flow or class delivery. Set payment fees at \u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e of dues, and fund staffing only for the schedule needed before break-even. Don’t mix in future growth hires, extra ad tests, or merch expansion; those belong in a later growth budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStaffing runway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest risk is overspending before class fill is proven. A \u003cstrong\u003e$170k\u003c\/strong\u003e wage plan equals about \u003cstrong\u003e$14.2k\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e, so staffing should match the first-year mix, not ideal capacity. If the room fills slowly, cut paid ads and retail buys first, not instructor coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Jiu-Jitsu Academy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" da ta-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes. Use them to size launch cash and staffing before you sign a lease.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eStartup cost changes fast with space, equipment, and staffing. Lean trims the buildout, while Full adds more mats, showers, and launch spend, so cash needs rise quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean cuts the buildout; Full raises launch cash needs.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHighest cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Owner-led launch with a smaller mat area and fewer amenities.\"\u003eOwner-led launch with a smaller mat area and fewer amenities.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses the source assumptions with a full training schedule and standard opening setup.\"\u003eUses the source assumptions with a full training schedule and standard opening setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Adds a larger mat area, more showers, stronger launch marketing, and more instructors.\"\u003eAdds a larger mat area, more showers, stronger launch marketing, and more instructors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Uses delayed gear inventory, lighter staffing runway, and a simpler opening plan than the base build.\"\u003eUses delayed gear inventory, lighter staffing runway, and a simpler opening plan than the base build.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Centers on $645k CAPEX, $4k monthly rent, $695k non-payroll fixed overhead, $170k Year 1 wages, 45% occupancy, and $899k minimum cash.\"\u003eCenters on $645k CAPEX, $4k monthly rent, $695k non-payroll fixed overhead, $170k Year 1 wages, 45% occupancy, and $899k minimum cash.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Includes more amenities, a bigger opening push, and higher working capital to support a fuller rollout.\"\u003eIncludes more amenities, a bigger opening push, and higher working capital to support a fuller rollout.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Smaller mat buildout; fewer showers and amenities; delayed gear inventory; light staffing runway; lower launch marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller mat buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer showers and amenities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelayed gear inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight staffing runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Mats and locker rooms; rent and fixed overhead; Year 1 wages; 45% occupancy; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMats and locker rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erent and fixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45% occupancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Larger mat area; more showers and amenities; stronger launch marketing; more instructors; higher working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger mat area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore showers and amenities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estronger launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$650,000 - $850,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$650,000 - $850,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest funding band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$899,000 - $1,000,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$899,000 - $1,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase funding band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1,050,000 - $1,250,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1,050,000 - $1,250,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigh funding band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for founders who want a phased opening and can keep the first months lean.\"\u003eBest for founders who want a phased opening and can keep the first months lean.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for owners who want the model case and can support the full staffing and rent load.\"\u003eBest for owners who want the model case and can support the full staffing and rent load.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for founders with a strong cash cushion who want a fuller opening from day one.\"\u003eBest for founders with a strong cash cushion who want a fuller opening from day one.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes. Use them to size launch cash and staffing before you sign a lease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304138842355,"sku":"jiu-jitsu-academy-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/jiu-jitsu-academy-startup-costs.webp?v=1782685404","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/jiu-jitsu-academy-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}