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How Much Do Martial Arts Classes Cost?

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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.
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 uniforms included with membership dues. Dojos usually provide safety gear for sparring during class.
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.
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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Amount: $200.00 per month Martial arts
Posted by: a user in Edinburg, TX.Purchased: February, 2009
Type: kickboxingDojo or School: School
I signed up for King-Fu but ended up taking kick-boxing classes that i wasn't told would end up taking, if i want to take the Kung-Fu classes there is an extra fee. After i signed the contract and gave my first month they came up with all this other fees and equipment that you HAVE to buy because of the mats they have etc. I was ripped off.
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Amount: $175.00 per month MARTIAL ARTS
Posted by: garthe70 in Aventura, FL.Purchased: August, 2008
Type: MIXED MARTIAL ARTSDojo or School: TEAM MARTIAL ARTS
I belong to Team Martial Arts in Aventura,Fl. I have had nothing but great experiences since joining. Don\'t however join Moti Horensteins Dojo with him it is all about the money.
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Amount: $200.00 per month Martial Arts
Posted by: BrokeMom in Boulder, CO.Purchased: August, 2009
We were very excited for our kids and we thought we were getting a good deal but since we've joined there has been nothing but additional fees and costs. $175/month for lessons, $340+ for one set of sparring equipment; $55 testing fees. It has been less than 2 months and we are laying out some big bucks. I see kids with high level belts that don't seem to do the moves much better than my beginning child. And I wonder if it is more about how much you pay to get to the next level or the moves. There are others that started at the same time that didn't have to buy sparring equipment and are at higher belts. So I don't understand the leveling, the costs, the required contracts.
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Amount: $85.00 per month next level martial arts
Posted by: joe the helper in reading, PA.Purchased: April, 2007
Type: tae kwon doDojo or School: next level
i go everyday monday thur sat for that price and we charged $45 for belt testing and $175 for sparring gear that includes everything cup,chest guard, bag, helmet,mouth guard, shin and insteps,forearm and fist protectors. and i train 6 hours a week mon-sat for the price of $85 a month and we only have a 4 month contract.
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Amount: $89.00 per month Martial Arts
Posted by: Punchy in Long Beach, MS.Purchased: March, 2009
Type: ITADojo or School: KC Jones
$119 initial month fee, $27 fee to the ita after 2 months of enrollment, $60 for belt tests, and cash for sparring gear once you hit green belt. The ita uses macho sparring gear, which you can get a full set of online for about 50-70 bucks, but since the ita logo isn't on those you have to buy the same exact equipment for much more. All in all its about 1600/year. Good experience, but a little pricey for me to recommend if for just anybody.
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Amount: $50.00 per month martial Art Classes
Posted by: Glenn Baker in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: June, 2001
Type: KarateDojo or School: PAL
I was involved with ATA for Taekwondo back in 1982, back then a blackbelt test cost $100 or more. The higher rank tests cost much more and alot more work and effort. They also had higher failing rates which costs more to retake exam. Back then I paid $40 per month. Later I started working with the Police Athletic League with Shotokan. It was a fraction of the price but test were not as often and classes and locations were more limited. Quality of instruction was still good, it all boils down to time and effort with practice. The more I think back on it, I think the Pal was the best way to go. It was more like a club. Also many schools dont run commercial dojos, yet they do offer classes very cheap at local public school cafeterias as part of the community educational program offered by the local college. Some of these schools are not found in the yellow pages yet promote many of the local tournaments open to all ranks and styles. I also seen some classess offered at the local gyms
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Amount: $360.00 per month Hook, Line and Sinker
Posted by: hooklinesinker in Smithfield, RI.Purchased: September, 2009
Type: Tae Kwon DoeDojo or School: Mastery Martial Arts
I have two children interested in martial arts. We went to a studio that offered 4 classes for 2 children at $118. We thought great lets check this place out. After the intial class we had \"the meeting\" with the sensei. The cost to attend and become a blackbelt will $9600 for two children. This requires a down payment of $3600 and then 360 a month. My children want to learn a skill, while the sensei want to burden us with the equivilant of another car payment. I am willing to spend money on my childs training, but $100 mo per child is more reasonable than a year contract at $9600. We live in N. Providence, any reccomendations are welcome. FYI: We haven,t committed to the contract, we are currently taking some time to think about it.
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Amount: $75.00 per month Tang Soo Do
Posted by: a user in Spartanburg, SC.Purchased: May, 2001
Type: Tang Soo DoDojo or School: Cho's Karate College
It started out at $50 dollars, and each year it went up by certain amount.
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Amount: $100.00 per month Martial Arts
Posted by: a user in Kissimmee, FL.Purchased: 2002
Type: TaeKwonDoDojo or School: John Emmons' TaeKwonDo
Mr. Emmons offers three different plans, a 1-year agreement for $110 a month, 2-years for $100, and 3-years for $90.00. This is the rate for one person. There is also a second and third family member discount. he has classes 6 days a week, and there is no limit to the amount of classes you can take. While there are extra fees for testings, tournaments, and gear, it is all worth while.
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Amount: $70.00 per month cost for martial arts
Posted by: . thomas in san marcos, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Type: tkdDojo or School: floyds tkd
I have great praise for my childs class' instr. And price. The instructors green belt looks better than a lot black belts that I seen in other schools. He's a hard teacher but has a lov for the art. It take about 5 to 7 years to get your black belt. Test fees 30 dollars. They test once or twice a year San marcos ca
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Amount: $6,000.00 per month cost of taekwondo black belt
Posted by: saran in pondicherry, IN.Purchased: November, 2009
Type: tkdDojo or School:
we dont know how much to pay for a black belt test for the taekwondo martial art. we are in pondicherry(south India)
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Amount: $100.00 per month Martial Art School Cost
Posted by: servingbrother in Hattiesburg, MS.Purchased: January, 2009
Type: ITADojo or School: Hattiesburg Taekwondo
Just joined at $99.00 per month 1 year contract includes unlimited classes, $27 ITA 1st year membership and 2 patches (HO-AM/ Tiger Rock and school patch. Gi and 1 free week $19.95. They have a family plan at $149.00 per mo for up to 6 members. Testing fees $60-$120+. Sparing Gear package around $265, must have by Green Belt (about 4 months) into program. Yeah, the ITA gear is pricey, but you will use it throughout your training (3+ years or more). School price is average for this area. Family plan is good but can you imagine buying the gear.
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Amount: $45.00 per month Purple Dragon Martial Arts
Posted by: Jeff York in Republic, MO.Purchased: February, 2009
Type: JudoDojo or School: Purple Dragon Martial arts
Belt Rank Testing starting at $15.00. Must have an AAU membership to compete only.
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Amount: $0.00 per month Karate and More
Posted by: RJ in New Paltz, NY.Purchased: January, 2010
Type: Traditional Okinawan KarateDojo or School: New Paltz Karate Academy
Spent some time looking for a martial arts school in my area. I was very happy with the head instructor Maurey Levitz and most of the other instructors there. Each night's instructor seems to "unofficially specialize" in different aspects of the art or fitness so when I want Kata and a spirited teacher - Mon ; Conditioning - Wed. or Thurs is for me; ; Judo, technique and practical application - Fri. Its always beneficial and there is never an idle moment for those looking for to challenge themselves.
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Amount: $80.00 per month Martial Arts
Posted by: Martial Arts Student in Boise, ID.Purchased: March, 2010
Type: TaekwondoDojo or School:
Studio open M-F. Testing fees $60-$70 every two months
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Amount: $165.90 per month Sharkey\'s Karate Studio
Posted by: miguksaram in Naperville, IL.Purchased: January, 2010
Type: KarateDojo or School: Sharkey\'s Karate Studio
I have two boys who wanted to do martial arts. Sharkey\'s was known to be the home of some of the elite martial art athletes on the circuit today so I was expecting to pay at least $250-$300 for both. Come to find out that the 1 year agreement was only $115.90/month ($225.00 down) and the second child was only $50.00/month ($50.00 down due at signing). I can\'t believe we are receiving elite sport karate training from one of the most well known coaches in sport karate today at an extremely affordable price.
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Amount: $150.00 per month karateamerica ATA
Posted by: steven nguyen in orange park, FL.Purchased: January, 2008
Type: Martial ArtsDojo or School: ATA
is 150 for ATA good or bad deal?
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Amount: $129.00 per month Pricing for Taekwondo classes
Posted by: Moochieluv in Raleigh, NC in Raleigh, NC.Purchased: 2010
Type: TaekwondoDojo or School:
Is anyone familiar with Master Chins in North Raleigh area? My son recently started a "trial" month there whereby he can go to classes anytime they're offering the beginners level for the 1st month at no charge. However, I notice that one of the staff members always wants to meet with me after each class to see how my son is enjoying the classes. They also continue to ask if we think we'll be joining or in other words signing a 1 year contract at $129.00 per mo. for unlimited classes per month. Is this the normal procedure with Taekwondo organizations? Also, is $129.00 per mo. a rip-off? Should I shop around?
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Amount: $125.00 per month ATA monthly cost 2010 - teenager
Posted by: Mel Jolte in Santa Rosa, CA.Purchased: June, 2010
Type: Black Belt ClubDojo or School: ATA
The cost for a teenager is $125 month + equipment & testing fees.
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Amount: $112.00 per month Price for Karate Class in Toronto
Posted by: a user in Toronto, Other.Purchased: July, 2010
Type: KarateDojo or School: Northern Karate School
Cost is about $112 per month for 6 months if you're a green belt or below. 1 free introductory private class. You can go as many times you want in your 6 month membership. Instructors are extremely nice and fun. Membership includes the uniform and belt testings.
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