RichardZ Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Then about 15 years ago or so I quit charging...period. They can buy their belts locally at a TKD dojang, or I can order them one.I dont quite understand....please explain...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullsplitter Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 There is no charge for testing or belts at our school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 There is no charge for testing or belts at our schoolMay I ask why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I don't charge for testing fees either!Why?I eliminated ALL testing fees at my dojo when the economic downturn took a ugly downspiral. I did many other things to make life easier for my students, for example, I drastically lowered the pricing structure of the lessons as well as the retail side. Why? The martial arts, imho, is a want; not a need. Our students, imho, don't need the martial arts. But, our students, imho, need to be able to pay their rent/mortgage, buy food, buy gas for the car, pay the utilities, and the like. When I took over the Shindokan Hombu, I eliminated ALL testing fees for the same reason as stated above.Why?It was and is my preference, it's something I wanted to do and it's been positive across the board for my students pocketbook, therefore, I'll not charge any of my students any testing fee. How long before I re-start the testing fees? NEVER! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullsplitter Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 There is no charge for testing or belts at our schoolMay I ask why?I don't know why. My son has been there almost 5 years now and there has not been a testing fee or belt fee in that time. We pay a monthly fee, we pay for the gi, and we pay for any private lessons he wishes to have.I'll see if I can find out the reason from the sensei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montana Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Then about 15 years ago or so I quit charging...period. They can buy their belts locally at a TKD dojang, or I can order them one.I dont quite understand....please explain...thanksI don't quite understand your question..why don't I charge, or why did I quit charging?I quit charging because I wasn't teaching for the income. Sure, the extra money was always nice, but I felt I had knowledge that I wanted to pass on to others that were so inclined and felt there was no need to charge them for this knowledge. I had even stopped charging for classes at one time, but that was a disaster! (another long story, but I won't get into it here). If you don't want to stand behind our troops, please..feel free to stand in front of them.Student since January 1975---4th Dan, retired due to non-martial arts related injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Then about 15 years ago or so I quit charging...period. They can buy their belts locally at a TKD dojang, or I can order them one.I dont quite understand....please explain...thanksI don't quite understand your question..why don't I charge, or why did I quit charging?I quit charging because I wasn't teaching for the income. Sure, the extra money was always nice, but I felt I had knowledge that I wanted to pass on to others that were so inclined and felt there was no need to charge them for this knowledge. I had even stopped charging for classes at one time, but that was a disaster! (another long story, but I won't get into it here).Exactly why I dont charge. I cant seem to charge for knowledge obtained. I cant seem to understand a meaning of testing upon information that should be seen as progress in the making.However, if there is overhead, charging for lessons is a must. But, what is not a must, is to "nickel and dime" for anything. Edited November 26, 2009 by RichardZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Then about 15 years ago or so I quit charging...period. They can buy their belts locally at a TKD dojang, or I can order them one.I dont quite understand....please explain...thanksI don't quite understand your question..why don't I charge, or why did I quit charging?I quit charging because I wasn't teaching for the income. Sure, the extra money was always nice, but I felt I had knowledge that I wanted to pass on to others that were so inclined and felt there was no need to charge them for this knowledge. I had even stopped charging for classes at one time, but that was a disaster! (another long story, but I won't get into it here).Exactly whi I dont charge. I cant seem to charge for knowledge obtained. I cant seem to understand a meaning of testing upon information that should be seen as progress in the making.However, if there is overhead, charging for lessons is a must. But, what is not a must, is to "nickel and dine" for anything.BINGO!!!!!!!!!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 At one school I was at they charge $35 dollars for kyuand $150 dollars for dan...but then you have to travel to a board of directors, pay for a hotel for atleast one night, because its a two day test. and driving was an 8 hour drive...Then you have to cover food...(gas)...My teacher wanted me to take him out to eat, and then his teacher accompanied, and I felt I had to treat them...shodan cost me $500 EASY!!What I charge for testing feesKyu= 0dan = 0 ...unless they want a silk belt, then we go half and half 15/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardZ Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 At one school I was at they charge $35 dollars for kyuand $150 dollars for dan...but then you have to travel to a board of directors, pay for a hotel for atleast one night, because its a two day test. and driving was an 8 hour drive...Then you have to cover food...(gas)...My teacher wanted me to take him out to eat, and then his teacher accompanied, and I felt I had to treat them...shodan cost me $500 EASY!!What I charge for testing feesKyu= 0dan = 0 ...unless they want a silk belt, then we go half and half 15/15What are the testing requirements for these who have to be tested by the board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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