[Sportsandrec] martial arts schools

[Kirsten Peterson]

Hi Ashley,
All of your questions are good ones..but very hard to answer. I study
traditional Okinawan style karate in a dojo where we pay monthly...with no
long term contract. But I can tell you that is rather unusual. Many dojos
require contracts.
Regardless of how they structure their fees, any reputable dojo should let
you train for one class free to see if their style of martial arts, as well
as their style of instruction, is a good fit for you.
Your other questions are so varied in their responses. Jot all those
questions down, go take a class at a local dojo and ask the questions then.
Hopefully you find a good dojo suited to your needs. Good luck! I have been
taking classes for 4 years and love it. My son is just 4 so he is just
starting karate, but he is visually impaired. Our Sensei is wonderful about
including him in all activities.
Best of luck to you!
Kirsten
On Sep 23, 2013 11:02 PM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Some questions about martial arts practice.
> I noticed that most schools have different martial arts at their dojo.
> Well, some only have judo.
> But many have a handful of them. They also have classes marked “beginner”
> or “all levels” Also, intermediate or advanced is mentioned sometimes.
>
> Would it be a correct assumption that all levels involves different belt
> levels?
>
> Its my understanding you have to join a school to take and practice
> classes; like joing a fitness club. You belong and to one, and I assume you
> pay monthly or some set schedule. So my questions.
>
> Is it common to join a school? What are the fees like? I mean  a price
> range. I would be concerned about the expense. Is it under 100 dollars a
> month?
> I noticed no school placed their prices online but most other details such
> as class times are there.
> Is joining a long term commitment? I wasn’t sure if it was a contract or
> pay as you participate kind of thing.
> How often do you go to classes? Once a week, would be my guess.
> How long are classes?
> I see some schools have a period of time marked “open practice” or
> something like that. I assume that you can come in during this time with a
> classmate and practice without an instructor.
> If you attend a dojo, is being ranked mandatory? Do you have to be tested
> to get another belt? Do you have to go to tournaments or competetions to
> keep being a member?
>
> Just some practical questions.
>
> Ashley
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