First
You must realize that
looking on the internet and calling around are only the first
step. You MUST visit the school and watch a class or take a
trial lesson.
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Instructor
the single most
important choice in a facility is the right instructor. the right
instructor will be worth the time, money, and effort you invest in a
martial arts facility. A school that is around the corner, has low
cost classes, but has an inexperienced instructor might not be
worth your effort.
Questions you should
know are:
How long has this
person been an instructor?
What is the
instructors background?
What professional
industry organizations does the instructor belong to?
What type of
continuing education does the instructor participate in?
Classes
Age specific. Instructor
to student ratio.
Costs
monthly tuition
down payment
belt fees
equipment purchase
upgrade fees. down
payment, increase in tuition, required purchases, and other such
fees.
required participation in events
the cost money
Other fees/costs. Ask
if there are any other fees or costs that you need to know
about.
facility
is it safe? well
equipped? how long has it been in operation.
schedule
Does the facility
have a flexible schedule. Are you restricted to only attending
certain times?
location
Although you would
like to have a school that is very close to home, are you
willing to drive a further distance to a school that will better
meet you needs? For example, a school that is down the street
from you house, but does not have
Finally
Contact the school
and schedule a trial lesson.
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