What to look for in a Karate school?

[Evil Dave]

On the business side watch out for the floating / friends and family rate changes. The should be able to show you all the fees up front, including any family discount {as your son already trains there}, grading fees, association fees, etc. Next is curriculum, you should be able to see what you are grading for. As already mentioned, don't go for and 'guarantees' of promotion ~ that depends upon your effort.

Head instructor, is he/she involved in the classes, you'll see this by watching a few classes. What are the association issues for grading, training standards, chief instructor involvement, etc.

Most important, do you think you will enjoy your time there!

Good luck, and let us know what you end up doing.