Lupin3 Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 Hello everyone! After many years of frustrated desires to study martial arts, I am finally in a position to do so. However, I'm having a difficult time choosing a school. I know this is a complicated question, and I've searched this board for everyone's thoughts on choosing an MA and a school, but I'm still not sure where to look. I've been to http://www.atlantamartialarts.com/, where I've found several interesting sounding schools, but its difficult to know, for a noob, even after attending a class if it is a good school or not. So I'll list some criteria, and gladly take any recommendations anyone might offer, as well as any thoughts on the reputations of the instructors. I'm looking to learn to defend myself, as well as build confidence and focus. I definitely need to get in better shape. I'm also very interested in the culture and histories of the martial arts, and even the languages (especially Japanese culture - though not exclusivlely). For these reasons, I am leaning toward a more traditional school. This only seems to make my decision harder, however. Some of the styles I'm looking at: shaolin gungfu, karate, japanese jujutsu, kendo, iaido, aikibujutsu, aikido, bujinkan. Lastly, what is a fair price in this area? One school I've looked closely at charges $115+ per month with a 12 month contract for 3-4 class sessions per week, while others are as little as $45, or $70. I found one instructor who advertised free lessons for the diligent student in the Kennesaw area! $115 seems a bit high, but free seems a bit low, perhaps... Any suggestions you might have will be greatly appreciated!
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