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Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do I choose a good school... ?
- How often can I train... ?
- How long does it take to become a black belt ... ?
- If I've
trained in another martial art, do I have to
start over as a white belt ... ?
- Will I be expected to compete in tournaments ... ?
- What is Karate ... ?
- What does Karate mean ... ?
- Will Karate make my child more violent ... ?
- Will I get hurt in Karate ... ?
- Will martial arts help a child with ADHD ... ?
- How do I get started ... ?
Evaluate a martial arts school the same way you would evaluate any school you
would take your child to, or would want to attend yourself. Below are some of
the qualities you should look for when choosing a school.
- Use good judgment and look for a school that is proficient at
the fundamentals of customer service.
- Look for a school facility that is clean and organized. If a school
doesn't look professional, chances are it isn't.
- Just like you would expect from any business, the staff should be
courteous, professional, and personable.
- Look for a school that portrays a good attitude.
- Choose good instruction over the "style" the school teaches. A
good instructor will make you feel good about what you're doing. He or she
will help you stay healthy and take interest in in why you've joined the
school.
- Look for a school that has lots of intermediate and advanced students in
classes. If this is the case, chances are you've found a school that knows
how to enroll and keep it's students; that's a good sign.
- Professional schools will want you to sign a contract; and that's ok, but
give yourself adequate time to witness and experience the service the school
provides. The contract you sign should spell out, clearly and exactly all
terms and conditions; including how you leave the program if need be, or if
you become dissatisfied with the service.
- The bottom line is in the service and if you are having fun. Do you leave
the school empowered and taken care of? If you go to a martial arts school
and leave feeling better than when you arrived, you've found a good thing.
We offer beginner classes—white through black belt—three days
a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). We encourage you to train
as often as you can.
For students who are committed to their training, who train hard
and train regularly, it typically takes two-and-a-half to three
years to earn a black belt.
No... Some skills will definitely be transferable and other
skills will have to be picked up here. When you come in to the dojo
we can evaluate you over the course of a few classes and rank you
according to where you fit into our curriculum.
No... While we've had many students compete (and excel) in state
and national tournaments, we don't emphasize or require tournament
competition. Tournament competition is only one part of Karate
training. We want our students to improve their bodies and minds by
experiencing the full spectrum of Karate, including traditional and
modern techniques, exercise and stretching, (kata) forms practice
(sequences of techniques that simulate combat), self defense, mental
training and (kumite) sparring.
True Karate is this: "That in daily life one's mind and
body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in
critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of
justice." --Gichin Funakoshi. Karate can also be
described as a martial art, or fighting method, involving a variety
of techniques, including blocks, strikes, evasions, throws, and
joint manipulations. Karate practice is divided into three aspects:
Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring).
The word Karate is a combination of two Japanese characters: (kara),
meaning empty, and (te), meaning hand; thus, Karate means
"empty hand." Adding the suffix (do), pronounced (doe),
meaning "way" i.e., Karate-do, implies Karate as a total
way of life that goes well beyond the self-defense applications. In
traditional Karate-do, we always keep in mind that the true opponent
is oneself.
On the contrary! Children who have a positive outlet for their
energy, and who participate in activities that boost their
confidence and self esteem, have proven to be less violent and more
easily able to resolve conflict without fighting.
While it is impossible to prevent all accidents in any activity, our training
methods have been thoroughly researched and have the effect of making one less
prone to injury. In addition, because respect, responsibility and discipline
permeate the climate of our school, our instructors and students are very safety
conscious.
Yes... Some children and adults suffer from concentration
difficulties. Many times these difficulties are related to emotional
blocks and depression. Many Doctors and Psychologist believe the
focus, concentration, and discipline required by martial arts can
help alleviate these problems.
You can get in touch with us by email, or phone through our
contact page. You can also stop by our school and sit in on a couple
of classes to see what we are all about.
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