thelimabeanking Posted June 29, 2003 Posted June 29, 2003 I joined Tiger Schulmann's Karate. I only made it up to blue belt (the belt in their ranking system directly over white), and stopped attending. I did, however, pay for lessons up to my black belt. On the other hand, I truly appreciate the flowing, natural forms many practitioners of kung fu practice, and karate itself doesn't carry the stylistic appeal I am looking for... Although being able to handle myself in the street and not feel intimidated when I am outside is still my primary goal I am attending college for political science, and needless to say, I have very little money to go to a new martial arts school, however, if the goals of this school were incompatable with my personal goals, I would want to make that effort. Most importantly, I would like to know how Tiger Schulmann's Karate is different from some other styles out there, particularly ones with wide, open natural forms (that would still be highly practical, im not sure if such a thing exists even). Any help would be beneficial. If anyone feels the need to go outside the forum guidelines (however I would prefer opinions respectful of all others' disciplines), my email is thelimabeanking@yahoo.com Thank you for your help! lbk
G95champ Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 How can you pay for lessons up to your black belt? That could be 2 years or 20 years depending on how fast you learn. Please explain to me how that is th case. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
thelimabeanking Posted June 30, 2003 Author Posted June 30, 2003 How can you pay for lessons up to your black belt? That could be 2 years or 20 years depending on how fast you learn. Please explain to me how that is th case. I am not certain as to the detail on this issue... this brings to attention that I should probably ask precisely what i paid for, whether it is a set number of lessons or if it is literally lessons up to black belt. There is a beginner and intermediate curriculum, each of which you pay a set number of monthly payments, which take care of lessons and belts (i dont know the status quo of most martial arts schools, so i may be going into peculiarly specific detail). I own the equipment necessary for training (sparring gear, etc), so all I would need is uniforms as they deteriorate and wood for breaking. I guess all it comes down to, is I don't know. But hypothetically speaking, supposing all lessons up to black belt are taken care of, and unknowing if this is a 2 year deal or a 20 year deal, is there any advice you might be able to share with me? Another thing worth mentioning: I am a college student, and may move out of New Jersey once I am looking for a job. I may not be able therefore to train with the same school after a few years; maybe I should train in a popular style so I do not have to relearn very much. Thank you lbk
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