Dad

grrrrr. Class is expensive, one year contract, no make up classes, so if I'm sick or I go on vacation, I have to eat it. I'm still interested, but financially I have to work some things out. 110 a month, plus paying for the uniform and reg fees for starting. OUCH!!! Uniform and reg fees are one time cost New baby makes it difficult. I'm 30 now and this is something I've always wanted to do. I'll work it out. In the meantime, I'm going to keep searching for good schools, maybe I can find one cheaper or someone who doesn't do it fulltime. I did not expect MA to be this expensive or difficult to find talented willing instructors. I've found a lot of what other people are talking about in these forums. Belt Factories and McDojos. I'm not seeking to learn MA just to earn a black belt. There is sooo much more to it than the color around your waist keeping your pants up. Frustrated.

Thank you all very much for your input. I am comfortable with the instructor, and he is the only JuJitsu place around here. I'll make sure I am very comfortable with the contract before I sign it. I don't blame the dojo for useing the contract. I know for a fact, he does this for a living. The contract is just smart business. I'm looking forward to starting my training. I hope all works out. I believe in the Sensei and I am extrememly motivate to start. I did my research and I found that places are selling black belts, being 30, I know that the belt will just help you keep your pants up if you buy it. (You'll still get your butt kicked) Sensei ensured me that he will not sell me my belt. Thank god for that. Only time will tell if I made the right decision.

I'm just starting out with MA. I've done a lot of research on different styles, and I've found JuJitsu fits me the best. My question. Is it standard these days to sign a contract for training. I know it's a good business practice for any dojo to use a contract, but signing a contract is serious business. Is this standard practice for most dojos