is our karate class broken

[sensei8]

Ok when i first joined my karate class we were averaging about 10-20 people every session, with a nice mix of kids and adults. Now for the last 3 months since i recovered from my broken ankle there is only me, my little brother, 2 old ladies and my instructor who is only 20.

I feel so out of place lol, but to be honest i do prefer smaller classes, probably because of my anxiety.

Sometimes we do get one new person but then they don't come back ever again.

ozm8, do you actually enjoy the classes? Do you value your sensei's instruction? If so then just keep training. Could just be a lull due to holiday season... Also first few months of the year you do see a drop off; lots of people make it their new years resolution to get fit, maybe learn a martial art, by the time Easter comes around they're bored of it and move on to the next thing.

If class being small is an issue, why don't you offer to help promote it for your sensei? Bring a few friends for a trial session or ask if you can distribute leaflets of help in some other way.

Solid post!!