Help! Sticky situation .. no training

[karatekid1975]

Hiya all.

Well, this is the situation for me. I got laid off from my job. I can't afford to train at the dojang. What do I do? I can train on my own, but I'm new at the ITF TKD style, eventhough I have been training a few years (6 years). I don't wanna stop, but I can't afford training ... this sucks.

Have you guys been in this situation? What did you do? Or delt with it?

Please help.

[Abraham_lincoln]

Talk to your sensei about the situation. See if you can reach a more flexible payment plan. If nothing else works, you can just arrange to come back once you're back on your feet, so to speak. I'm sure they'll understand.

[Sohan]

Do you have any talents or professional skills you can use to barter with your sensei (web design, bookkeeping, etc)? Or are you advanced enough that you can teach in lieu of payment for a short period of time?

I agree, you should talk to your sensei. You may be surprised what they say.

With respect,

Sohan

[Zorbasan]

if all that fails go down to the library and get out some books that will assist you with training on your own. sure its not great, but its better than nothing.

[bushido_man96]

I also feel that you should present the scenario to your instructor. He may be willing to cut you some slack until you get back on your feet. You could offer to help with classes, clean the dojang, or any other number of things you could do to help out.

Hopefully, he will be understanding, and willing to help you out.

[Rathe]

Talk to the instructor. I've had a few students come up to me with financial hardships. I've always allowed them to come for free for a month or so until they get back on their feet. Hopefully your instructor will do the same.

[lordtariel]

Tough break... I'd repeat what everyone else is saying. Hope you get back on your feet soon.

[cathal]

If all that fails try to get some leverage over the instructor. LOL

[karatekid1975]

hehehehehe. I think he would win, cathal LOL.

Anyways, I did email him and explained my situation (that's the only chance I get to talk to him privately). I'll keep you all updated on how that turns out.

[Brandon Fisher]

Laurie,

Sorry to hear about your job situation its always tough. I understand this situation very well and have already made deals to help those in similar situations. I hope your instructor will help you as well.