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Azmyth
Orange Belt
Joined: 30 Aug 2003
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Location: Arabi Ga
Styles: ITF Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, American Kenpo, Modern Arnis
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80 a month..
6 classes a week..
2 on tuesday and thursdays..
they teach.. Jiujitsu/kenpo + practical weapons/filipino weapons + grappling/MMA style fighting.
no contract. free uniform. no limit on # of classes u can take a week
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lordtariel
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Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Doesn't sound unreasonable. Do you have belt testing fees and if so, how much?
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bushido_man96
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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It seems a bit high to me, but I am pretty tight as it is. 
It doesn't seem bad, though, and for what they offer, you could be getting your money's worth.
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Azmyth
Orange Belt
Joined: 30 Aug 2003
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Location: Arabi Ga
Styles: ITF Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, American Kenpo, Modern Arnis
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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its a bit high compared to the last school i was at..
last one was 36 a month, but was tied into a year contract.
and it was ITF tkd only.
this is jiujitsu, some kempo, practical weapons, MMA fighting/grappling.
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KarateEd
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Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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Location: Alabama
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, $80 bucks a month!  I am used to the lower-than-normal rates I pay so this seems a bit high, but if I wanted to train in a particular style I could justify spending that much. 
Ed
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Azmyth
Orange Belt
Joined: 30 Aug 2003
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Location: Arabi Ga
Styles: ITF Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, American Kenpo, Modern Arnis
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well I went tonight and checked it out and after seeing it and doing it.. I signed up..
its worth it.
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lordtariel
Black Belt
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Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:36 am Post subject: |
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In my experience you usually get charged more to avoid a contract. It really depends on the area you're in and who you're instructor is. I pay $65 a month, for essentially the same thing, but I'm in a two year contract. It'd be about $10 a month more if I wanted to go contract-free.
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well I went tonight and checked it out and after seeing it and doing it.. I signed up..
its worth it. |
That's what it really comes down to. Some places charge $70-100 a month and are mcdojo's, others are in that price range and are quality instructors. I'd personally pay extra to have a quality instructor. $80 a month to be able to train almost any day of the week isn't bad when you consider some of the cheaper places only offer two - three classes a week.
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
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Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:39 am Post subject: |
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I, too, get a discounted rate for being on a contract. Also, as part of the contract, the monthly fees come out my account via EFT, which makes it nice that I don't have to worry about writing a check every month, or getting behind on payments.
Really, contracts can be beneficial, as long as they are used right. If you have been at the same school for a few years, and don't think you will leave, getting on a contract probably won't hurt you that much.
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lordtariel
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Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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I, too, get a discounted rate for being on a contract. Also, as part of the contract, the monthly fees come out my account via EFT, which makes it nice that I don't have to worry about writing a check every month, or getting behind on payments.
Really, contracts can be beneficial, as long as they are used right. If you have been at the same school for a few years, and don't think you will leave, getting on a contract probably won't hurt you that much. |
Not to mention, my contract has a escape provision for moving and/or family emergencies. In the event of illness or injury, the contract gets paused, and I start paying again when I recover. That way I don't get charged for months that I was unable to attend. Those are important things to look for in my opinion, when going into a contract.
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Azmyth
Orange Belt
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Location: Arabi Ga
Styles: ITF Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, American Kenpo, Modern Arnis
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yeah, I actually got a discount.. so its less than 80..
but he doesn't give that to everyone.
plus no contracts, made for a sweet deal. I still have to buy some of the gear.. but thats not something i have to do often.
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on the post.
