bushido_man96 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Ok, I was all pumped up because I am going to be elligible to test in April. However, I found out that the testing fees are not what I thought they were. I thought I was going to be able to test for 3rd dan recommended and decided for around $500 total. I found out yesterday that each testing is going to cost $400 a piece!!!!!!!!$800 to get to 3rd dan! Does this sound unreasonable to anyone else, or is it just me? How much have any of you paid for a testing? https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Train Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Sounds pretty hefty to me, btu I have no comparision. I don't know what it costs in my club, as I am no where near that level. I play a wrestling game online. If you'd like to play follow this linkhttp://www.thewrestlinggame.com/wg.asp?w= 133896 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I would think that there would be one fee per time you rank. If you rank twice in one go, you should only be charged once. $800 seems on the pricey side to me. There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Wow..... omg and any other three letter acronym you can think of. Personally I think that is a LOT of money. But maybe im just being tight. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Wow..... omg and any other three letter acronym you can think of. Personally I think that is a LOT of money. But maybe im just being tight.I am tight, and I KNOW this is a lot of money! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 It seems like a lot of money... what is involved in the testing? Is this akin to double testing or is it two separate tests? I have double ranked at the dan levels and have had to pay 50% of the fee for the skipped rank in addition to the other fee. It was worth it to me to achieve my current goals. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srv Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Definitely sounds like a lot. All our adult dan ranks are about $100 for each dan rank. Is 3rd dan recommended like Sandan-Ho? We don't have to grade or pay for ho ranks - they are awarded as an indicator that you are ready to prepare for the next dan grading. I've never seen anyone double grade in dan ranks. Anyway, yes $800 for a full dan rank, let alone having a $400 fee for a Sandan-Ho rank seems ridiculous to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 It seems like a lot of money... what is involved in the testing? Is this akin to double testing or is it two separate tests? I have double ranked at the dan levels and have had to pay 50% of the fee for the skipped rank in addition to the other fee. It was worth it to me to achieve my current goals. It is not a double test, it is more like what srv is talking about; a recommended rank, then I test for the decided rank in 6 months or less. The kicker is, if I don't test for the decided rank within 6 months, I go back to 2nd dan decided! I feel like I am going to get ripped. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rateh Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I agree, that's definitly expencive. As far as I am aware, in our dojo anything about 1st degree is free. As well as having no tuition fees after 1st degree. 1st degree tests btw were I think about 200 dollars, and that included a ceramony with a sword. Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 I agree, that's definitly expencive. As far as I am aware, in our dojo anything about 1st degree is free. As well as having no tuition fees after 1st degree. 1st degree tests btw were I think about 200 dollars, and that included a ceramony with a sword.Man, that sounds like a deal! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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