How Much and What Style?

[aefibird]

I currently train regularly at 2 places at the moment, so I will answer for both.

1. How much do you pay to train per month?

All lessons are paid for on a session-by-session basis. There are no monthly charges and the only pre-payment is a deal for new members where they can pay for 6 lessons up front and recieve a free t-shirt and water bottle. All classes are£4 per lesson, although I no longer pay as I also teach classes.

2. What style?

Shotokan-based Karate and Kobudo, as well as a specific weight and fitness training class on a Thursday.

3. How may days a week are classes offered?

Every day except Sunday, although all Friday classes are closed to beginners and lower grades. There are 2 classes every day except Saturday, which is one double-lenght class open to all students. It usually features extra curricular training, aside from the "normal" Karate and Kobudo training and there are often guest instructors who teach on a Saturday. To attend a Saturday session a student must have trained at least once suring the week, unless there are circumstances why they can't which Sensei or myself know about in advance.

4. Special perks - such as gym membership?

I get free use of dojo and gym/training equipment whenever I want because I'm an instructor. Anyone who trains at least 3 times a week, every week, gets a free lesson at the end of the month. New-starters who join and pay for 6 lessons up-front get a free club t-shirt and water bottle. Anyone who is taking a grading test gets a free lesson the day before the grading.

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1. How much do you pay to train per month?

Lessons are paid for per session, £3.75 a class. There are weekly and monthly packages available, but I don't really know what they are as I'm just on the "pay as you go" system at the moment (although I'm planning to swop to paying weekly). I *think* it is £40 per month (about US$75?), but I'm not 100% certain. Weekly and monthly packages exclude Saturdays, but cover all other classes.

2. What style?

WTF TKD, plus weapons training classes on a Saturday

3. How may days a week are classes offered?

Every day except Sundays. Most days are one class per day, except Fridays (2 classes) and Saturdays (3 classes). The 3 Saturday classes are weapons training, specialist class (the specialism changes from week to week) and tournament fighting class. Private lessons are also available.

4. Special perks - such as gym membership?

If you pay for 2 out of the 3 Saturday classes you get to attend the 3rd one for free. There are also free lessons (2 per month I think) available to those who pay monthly. The SBN also sells MA equipment and often does deals on certain items (eg buy a pair of hand mitts, get a free gumshield etc etc).

[Shorin Ryuu]

1. How much do you pay to train per month?

$30 a month.

2. What style?

Shorin Ryu. My instructor was a student of Chibana Chosin.

3. How may days a week are classes offered?

5 days a week.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, karate classes from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. We usually stay later anyway.

Tuesday and Thursday is Kobudo from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. We usually stay later anyway.

... And this is my first post in a long, long time.

[baronbvp]

Hi, Shorin Ryuu, good to see your username again. Do you really have time to go every night? Impressive!

[Shorin Ryuu]

Thanks.

Sadly, the answer is yes. "Sadly" because it cuts down on the social life... but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[username8517]

Thanks.

Sadly, the answer is yes. "Sadly" because it cuts down on the social life... but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I remember those days. There was about a year span when I was going 6 days a week. The only reason I didn't go on Sunday is because the place wasn't open. Then after receiving a severe knee injury I knew I had to slow it down a bit.

[bushido_man96]

Thanks.

Sadly, the answer is yes. "Sadly" because it cuts down on the social life... but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I remember those days. There was about a year span when I was going 6 days a week. The only reason I didn't go on Sunday is because the place wasn't open. Then after receiving a severe knee injury I knew I had to slow it down a bit.

I remember a time when I was going 5 days a week as well. Oddly enough, I don't think I was even in good shape then!

[baronbvp]

How do you guys have this much time? I have never been able to go more than three times per week. Even regularly going twice/week is a luxury for me. Good on you for your commitment.

[bushido_man96]

How do you guys have this much time? I have never been able to go more than three times per week. Even regularly going twice/week is a luxury for me. Good on you for your commitment.

I only get two classes a week, and lift 4 days a week, while my wife is at work. It is tougher now, because we have a 1 year old.

[armanox]

Time?? We have time?? No, we make time!

With that said, Due to my school schedule this semester I'm unable to attend class. But, I'm working to change that.

[Andrew_Patton]

1. how much: Free, I teach, and actually get paid a small monthy check

2. What style: Shorin Ryu, my main instructor is a student of Tadashi Yamashita

3. How may days a week are classes offered: Tuesday, Thursday, Sat (at one school) mon, wed, fri at the other.

4. Special perks: monthly paychecks if I teach, and free gym membership (can't beat constant access to weights, heavy bag, and cardio rooms)