walden Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 That was too expensive!! I've inquired in a karate school here in manila, Philippines and they only charge 25Php (=.50USD) and a membership fee of 150.00Php (=1.50USD). I haven't asked about the grading fees yet... Be good in doing good deeds be the best in doing bad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walden Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 That was too expensive!! I've inquired in a karate school here in manila, Philippines and they only charge 25Php (=.50USD) and a membership fee of 150.00Php (=1.50USD). I haven't asked about the grading fees yet... Be good in doing good deeds be the best in doing bad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamiya Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I haven't had to pay anything yet because I'm still under a 30 day trial, but I most likely will be joining. My school has a registration fee (around $150(US), I believe). I think my first month of class is covered by that, I'm not sure what the rest is for (but I will be asking. ^_^ I imagine it's a way to ensure they make some money from people who quit right away.) After that (and buying some patches for my uniform), it's $75 a month. (If you pay for the whole year, you get 10% off, so $900 - $90 = $810) I don't think I'll pay for the whole year though, because I want to be positive I'm sticking with this school. I don't *feel* like I'm getting ripped off, because I understand this is their business and they have to make money somehow. If anyone feels I am getting ripped off, feel free to comment. ~Erin9th Kyu"Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft."~ Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MawashiGeri60 Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 The More I Pay THE BETTER THE CLASSES BETTER BE IN EVERYDAY OF TRAINING . BOY IF U SEE THE CLASSES TO BE LAME AND UNecessary Then Find Another Dojo ! . That Price is outrages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriku Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Oh my.. hopefully that's in Canadian currency, not US?!! Nonetheless, it is expensive no doubt about it. I pay $30CDN a month for 2 times/week (1.5 hour/session) for a high quality JKA Shotokan class. Heck, we even get to train with Japanese masters 2-3 times a year at no extra cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamiya Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 I found out that the $149 registration fee covers the first month of class, plus dues for a couple national and global karate organizations. Also, the $75 a month lets me attend as many classes as I want. There are classes offered 6 days a week. I've been averaging 3 or 4 (this week I'm shooting for 5. ^_^) I could pay only $60 a month, but that would only let me go twice a week. Unfortunately I found out belt testing is not included in the cost. It's like $25 for my white belt w/ yellow stripe, then $35 for the next 2 belts, etc.... But...I mean...it seems like a really good school! And I can afford it, at least for now... ~Erin9th Kyu"Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft."~ Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Well, if you feel like you're getting good value then that's a major thing. It's all relative. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTed Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Bird, Yeah, a lot of our guys are students and seem to spend more time at the dojo than they do at class I couldn't physically train that much... Osu! ET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guacho Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I am paying 80 dollars a month I consider it to be worthwhile because I enjoy it. 80 dollars is a small price to pay in comparision to how you feel what the excercise does for your health. You can't put a pricetag on good health Your mind can make things possible or not possible. If you believe it can happen. Thought creates reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 80$? More than I pay, but I have heard some prices like 150 $ a month which seems kinda crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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