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krunchyfrogg
Green Belt
Joined: 11 Oct 2003
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Location: Morris Plains, NJ
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:39 am Post subject: What are the right questions to ask? |
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When checking out a new school, what are the right questions to ask before joining? _________________ "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."
-- Jackie Robinson
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
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G95champ
Black Belt
Joined: 29 Mar 2002
Posts: 3116
Location: Gilbert WV, USA
Styles: Shotokan Karate (FSKA)
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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1. Who did you train under and how long? (always check that out) If they can show you proof and tell about it but if its hit and miss your talking to a fake.
2. Ask what makes their style special? Ask them to compare it to another style? If you find a person who is like my style is the best be careful because they are closed minded. Its ok to think your style and ways are the best but look for them to be open in comparing it to others.
3. If its a style that does kata ask them to show you one. Then ask what certin moves are used for and expalin it. If its not a style that uses kata and is more fighting based as if you can watch some of their better students spar and see how they look. (you want to see what your going to learn like test driving a new car).
4. General oddsand end like.... How long have you taught. What is the cost.. Is there any specail deals or rates..... Is there a contract or not..... What about insurance.... Do I need any other grear like gloves, Gi's, etc.....
5. Talk about them. Ask about his or her family fidn out what type of person they are. _________________ (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." |
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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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6. What are the payment plans like? Contract, month to month, ect.
6-a. If it's a contract, how can I get out of it?
7. Is the instructor at least first aid trained/Red Cross certified?
8. What organizations are you affiliated with? _________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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9. What are some of your training philospies? (spiritual, mental, etc.)
10. What are your training methodologies? (focus on traditional, self-defense, hands-on, etc)
11. Can I watch a class? (If they say no, don't even bother with them.) _________________ www.haysgym.com
http://www.sunyis.com/
www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com |
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marie curie
Black Belt
Joined: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 1023
Location: PA, USA
Styles: Ko Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate, Kajukenbo, Kodokan Judo, Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu, Olympic Tae Kwon Doe
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Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:39 am Post subject: |
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12. What are the goals that they concentrate on? Competition, Self-Defense, personal enrichment (discipline, etc)
13. Do students spend time together after class? _________________ You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your face
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
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krunchyfrogg
Green Belt
Joined: 11 Oct 2003
Posts: 385
Location: Morris Plains, NJ
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks a lot everybody.
Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her. _________________ "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."
-- Jackie Robinson
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
-- Edmund Burke |
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Elky
Orange Belt
Joined: 24 Nov 2006
Posts: 225
Styles: Shotokan Karate
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:25 am Post subject: |
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krunchyfrogg wrote: |
Thanks a lot everybody.
Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her. |
Heck, there's nothing wrong with making friends! "I don't need friends, I've got a wife" is not a healthy attitude - it'll increase the number of people you can go for beers with when your wife's being a pain in the butt. |
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krunchyfrogg
Green Belt
Joined: 11 Oct 2003
Posts: 385
Location: Morris Plains, NJ
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:03 am Post subject: |
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Elky wrote: |
krunchyfrogg wrote: |
Thanks a lot everybody.
Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her. |
Heck, there's nothing wrong with making friends! "I don't need friends, I've got a wife" is not a healthy attitude - it'll increase the number of people you can go for beers with when your wife's being a pain in the butt. |
LOL, that's not what I meant. I was more going along the lines of saying that I'm sweaty and gross after a session... I'm not hanging out then. And as I get older, I "hang out" less and tend to "retire at home" a whole lot more. _________________ "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."
-- Jackie Robinson
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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I think it was meant as time outside of training. You know, like karaoke parties and stuff, not literally right after class. I swear, what is it about martial artists and karaoke? _________________ There's no place like 127.0.0.1 |
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krunchyfrogg
Green Belt
Joined: 11 Oct 2003
Posts: 385
Location: Morris Plains, NJ
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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That's cool.
Any other questions I should ask when checking out a dojo? _________________ "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."
-- Jackie Robinson
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
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