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[Harkon72]

You must have trust in Martial Arts, it sometimes comes at a price. If you are happy, good luck to you

[bushido_man96]

As with all things in life, budgeting is something to be concerned with when undertaking any activity. I hear from time to time complaints about the price of MA classes, but if you look at the second most popular kid activity around here, which is dance, it makes our TKD school look cheap. Yet, the dance studios are full. And aside from their fees, they have to pay for their outfits and all that for the competitions. More often than not, I'd say MA classes are pretty fairly priced.

With that said, I don't think I would pay over $100 per month for classes. Anything getting close to that amount is shaky for me. I just can't justify that payment. If that's the case, then that's just the way it is. I find some other way to train, or some other school that meets my financial limitations. But I don't think its right for other Martial Artists to complain about what other schools are charging, either. Its like complaining that a Mercedes Benz doesn't cost the same as a Chevy Cavalier. There's a reason I don't drive a Benz.... But I don't complain to anyone about the cost of a Benz because I can't afford it.

The other thing to consider in price evaluation of the school is if you are getting what you pay for. If you think the level of instruction is worth the price of admission, then by all means, keep with it if you can afford to. If its not, then looking around the area for other options is a good idea.

Now, with all that said, you won't always be getting what you pay for. Some charge high prices because its what they are told or recommended to do by the organization they are a part of. Some organizations make it mandatory to follow their tiered programs, and pay for each new one. I'm not saying that it is right or wrong, but you probably won't be able to change it. So, its important to know what's available, and look to see if there is something else that better suits your budgetary needs.

[sensei8]

You must have trust in Martial Arts, it sometimes comes at a price. If you are happy, good luck to you

I concur wholeheartedly!!