Martial arts is one of the best activities for fitness, self-discipline and self-defence. It’s a fun and healthy activity for all ages. If you’ve decided that you want to take up martial arts, don’t just automatically walk through the nearest karate school and immediately sign up. If you’re looking to choose a martial arts school to enroll to, a little researching on the Internet and garnering solicited advise from friends can save you a lot of time, trouble and money.
Here are some of the major tips to consider before signing up to a martial arts school:
Decide what you want to get out of martial arts.
Choosing the right school to take up martial arts classes in can be a bit of a task since you need to figure out exactly what you want to get out of your martial arts training. This isn’t something you can decide upfront. Spend some time off with your child or husband and evaluate what you are hoping to get out of a martial arts class.
Tip: Consider yours and your child’s experience and fitness level to make sure you find a school that meets your needs
Decide what style of martial arts you want to study.
Interested in a particular style of martial arts? Whether its Karate or Taekwondo, seek out martial arts school that specialize in the specific style you want. And if you do not have a preference at all, you can always consider a martial arts school’s teaching instruction on deciding where to enroll to.
Ask for recommendations.
Find out if your friends and family have any experience with some martial arts schools in your area. It would be great to hear from trusted individuals their martial arts journey.
You can also try to look for recommendations on message boards, online communities or social media sites which also has a review/testimonial page where you can check what other people think of that specific school’s overall martial arts program.
Remember: Not all schools may be truthful as most will only publish the positive testimonials on their social media pages or website so it’s important to take caution.
Create a shortlist of schools to visit.
Using the recommendations for schools from doing your own research along with a word out from friends and family, you can now compile a list of at least three to five schools that you are interested in visiting. Set up a good time to come by so you can get the feel of the martial arts school club. Check out if the school facilities are clean and if the location is accessible to you.
Most martial arts schools offer a FREE trial class or even a PROMO for new students to try out their school. Take advantage of this to know more about their programs and how they interact with students so you can get a better sense of their teaching method and if they live up to the standard you want for you or your kids’ martial arts training.
Decide if the school works for your schedule.
Check out the school hours and the availability of the classes you want to take part in. The martial arts school that you choose should work within your schedule otherwise any conflict in schedule would only mean you won’t be able to regularly attend martial arts lessons and would be a total waste of all your efforts.
Discuss finances.
Learn about the payment options. Some martial arts schools require you to have a membership while others may ask you to sign a contract for a specified amount of time you’d like to be enrolled. Make sure you are comfortable with all the terms and you’re your finances are intact to support membership fees, uniforms and other fees that you may incur in the enrollment process.
Once you’ve completed all of the above tips, it’s high time to go over everything and decide which school is the best fit for you and your children. Consider your goals, the teaching style and the logistics of the school.
At the end of the day, what’s important is that you go for the martial arts school that speaks volumes to you, one that makes you feel comfortable. Your gut usually tells you which one to pick, and you should go for it.
Why not try our FREE trial program at Focus Martial Arts School – its perfect if you are looking for kids karate lessons or Taekwondo classes. Many people have their whole family do it together. It’s super fun. Click on the link to book in our FREE trial program now and get ready to embrace the world of martial arts!
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