krunchyfrogg Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 When checking out a new school, what are the right questions to ask before joining? "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 1. Who did you train under and how long? (always check that out) If they can show you proof and tell about it but if its hit and miss your talking to a fake.2. Ask what makes their style special? Ask them to compare it to another style? If you find a person who is like my style is the best be careful because they are closed minded. Its ok to think your style and ways are the best but look for them to be open in comparing it to others.3. If its a style that does kata ask them to show you one. Then ask what certin moves are used for and expalin it. If its not a style that uses kata and is more fighting based as if you can watch some of their better students spar and see how they look. (you want to see what your going to learn like test driving a new car).4. General oddsand end like.... How long have you taught. What is the cost.. Is there any specail deals or rates..... Is there a contract or not..... What about insurance.... Do I need any other grear like gloves, Gi's, etc..... 5. Talk about them. Ask about his or her family fidn out what type of person they are. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 6. What are the payment plans like? Contract, month to month, ect.6-a. If it's a contract, how can I get out of it?7. Is the instructor at least first aid trained/Red Cross certified?8. What organizations are you affiliated with? There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 9. What are some of your training philospies? (spiritual, mental, etc.)10. What are your training methodologies? (focus on traditional, self-defense, hands-on, etc)11. Can I watch a class? (If they say no, don't even bother with them.) https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 12. What are the goals that they concentrate on? Competition, Self-Defense, personal enrichment (discipline, etc)13. Do students spend time together after class? You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunchyfrogg Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks a lot everybody.Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her. "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elky Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks a lot everybody.Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her.Heck, there's nothing wrong with making friends! "I don't need friends, I've got a wife" is not a healthy attitude - it'll increase the number of people you can go for beers with when your wife's being a pain in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunchyfrogg Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks a lot everybody.Hey lady who discovered radiation the hard way (): what difference does it make if the students hang out together? I'm a guy in his early 30's with a wife... I think I'd rather hang out with her.Heck, there's nothing wrong with making friends! "I don't need friends, I've got a wife" is not a healthy attitude - it'll increase the number of people you can go for beers with when your wife's being a pain in the butt. LOL, that's not what I meant. I was more going along the lines of saying that I'm sweaty and gross after a session... I'm not hanging out then. And as I get older, I "hang out" less and tend to "retire at home" a whole lot more. "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordtariel Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I think it was meant as time outside of training. You know, like karaoke parties and stuff, not literally right after class. I swear, what is it about martial artists and karaoke? There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krunchyfrogg Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 That's cool. Any other questions I should ask when checking out a dojo? "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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