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| | | Common forms of martial arts classes include karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Aikido and Judo. There is little cost variance among the different types, which are often offered for both children and adults. | | |
| Typical costs: | - Fees for general martial classes for adults average $50 -$100 per month for studio members. The fee generally covers three classes or more per week, but some studios offer unlimited classes to members.
- Some studios charge yearly membership dues as high as $100, and some require students to join a martial arts federation for an average of $60 annually.
- Some studios that don't offer yearly memberships offer bundles instead, such as $200 to $250 for three months for unlimited classes.
- Sessions for children costs 20 to 50 percent less than adult classes, and rates are usually set on a sliding scale based on a child's age. Classes for ages 3 to 12 average $30 to $45 per month, and those for teenagers up to 18 average $50 to $60 per month.
- Some studios offer family rates of around 10 to 20 percent less for two or more members.
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| What should be included: | - Most schools offer sessions for different experience levels. Some studios offer up to a week of free classes if you are considering a membership.
- Sometimes the uniformis included with membership dues. Dojos usually provide safety gear for sparring during class.
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| Additional costs: | - Students may buy their own uniforms, shoes and protective items. Karate Depot.com sells uniforms for $17 to $50.
- Depending on size and thickness of material, Tae Kwon do uniforms cost $17 to $40. Kung Fu uniforms cost $27 to $43, with jackets and pants often sold separately. Judo uniforms cost $30 to $50.
- For sparring gear, it is often less expensive to buy protective items by the set for $55 to $90, which includes headgear, gloves and leg guards and a mouthpiece.
- Some dojos charge as much as $250 in promotion fees, usually highest for the top ranking of black belt.
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| Discounts: | - Martial Arts Mart often sells sparring gear and clearance uniforms online at a discount.
- Some branches of the YMCA offer karate classes for $50 a month or less for adult members. Contact a YMCA near you to determine whether it offers a martial arts program.
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Article updated July 2007 |
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