Most karate schools advertise character building, confidence, and discipline. When looking for a karate school, we feel it is important to know what to ask to find out what each school really offers.
How long has this school been open?
What
will lessons cost you?
Is there a down payment required?
Is there a registration fee?
Are there any additional or hidden
fees?
Are there belt, stripe or test fees?
Are you required
to sign a contract?
Are classes age appropriate? Do they
offer different instruction levels for different ages?
Are Life
Skills a part of the curriculum?
What is the school's philosophy?
What kind of goals do they set for their students?
Specifically,
what part of their curriculum is helping students improve self discipline?
How
does the school reward effort and good behavior at home and in school?