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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: $150.00 per month |
ATA taekwondo
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| Posted by: Jeffrey in Pensacola, FL. | Purchased: February, 2008 |
| Type: FEES | Dojo or School: ATA Black Belt Academy |
| This school offers a 3 year contract at $95 a month, 2 years at $125 a month, or 1 year for $150 a month. Why should someone have to lock into a contract and pay such high fees? This is not to mention a $65 test fee for promotion. Kind of seems like an MCDOJO if you ask me. When I asked about the basic program, not including the weapons or xma classes, I was told that I could only sign up for 3 months at $295 plus $95 enrollment fee, plus $175 for the basic equipment.After the basic program I could only enroll in the leadership or masters program. I am looking for another school that is not all about the money and competition. Does anyone know what I am talking about, or had a similar experience? Should people have to sign a year or more contract to take taekwondo classes, or is this just a bad area? |
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| Amount: $200.00 per month |
Martial arts
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| Posted by: a user in Edinburg, TX. | Purchased: February, 2009 |
| Type: kickboxing | Dojo 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
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| Posted by: garthe70 in Aventura, FL. | Purchased: August, 2008 |
| Type: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS | Dojo 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
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| 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
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| Posted by: joe the helper in reading, PA. | Purchased: April, 2007 |
| Type: tae kwon do | Dojo 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
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| Posted by: Punchy in Long Beach, MS. | Purchased: March, 2009 |
| Type: ITA | Dojo 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
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| Posted by: Glenn Baker in Jacksonville, FL. | Purchased: June, 2001 |
| Type: Karate | Dojo 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
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| Posted by: hooklinesinker in Smithfield, RI. | Purchased: September, 2009 |
| Type: Tae Kwon Doe | Dojo 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
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| Posted by: a user in Spartanburg, SC. | Purchased: May, 2001 |
| Type: Tang Soo Do | Dojo 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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