shukokai2000 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 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?Yeah you get ripped off. i know some organisations that charge £450 for a Dan grade and some that charge £50 for the same Dan Grade, with the same recognition/ractification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 It's just so frustrating, but there really isn't anyone I can bring this up to, except y'all. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Tiger Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Our association is $300 for 3rd Dan. I have a buddy in another association who says his 5th Dan test is about $2500!! Varies so much from association to association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Wow, White Tiger! That is nuts! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakey Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Think I paid £50 for my 2nd DAN. I hate it when its all about the money I mean $800 for a grading is draft. The belt or grade should be about the persons ability not how much they are willing to pay. Some people however do seem very eager to move up the grades very fast, I've been 2nd DAN for 6 years now and I'am just starting to think about maybe going for 3rd DAN. But to be honest I'm not that bothered about grade , its more a ability, knowledge and effort. https://www.gendokai.co.uk - Train Hard, Fight Easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french fri25 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 wow thats ridiculous. my dojang doesnt have testing fees. its absolutely free for every belt, including black belts. i always knew there were testing fees in some schools but $800? wow. that does seem like a hefty fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stejitsu Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My WC 1st degree cost £0.If it cost as much $800, sadly i would not be able to train Wing chun helps you find the path to ones inner strength. I am getting stronger'''First in First served''....''Mike Walsh''' 6'th Dan.R.I.P sensiehttp://www.communigate.co.uk/chesh/runcornwingchun/index.phtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinnekodo Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 In my style, on paper at least, the dan grades cost $100 x dan rank (IE, 3rd dan would be 3 x $100=$300), but that cost is rarely put in place.$400 x 2 tests spread over several months with the added chance of failure and a return to where you started from is somewhat steep.*shakes head* Good luck to you in this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Although the costs are steep, I am trying to start saving money so that I can hopefully get both tests in by the end of this year. We will see how that goes. 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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