How Do You Choose The Correct Martial Arts School

By Carolyn King


Martial arts are different types of combats, including karate, taekwondo, jiu jitsu, and more. There could be number of reasons why one would like to join a martial arts Vancouver BC school, for physical, spiritual, and mental development, for competition, for self defense, etc. No matter what are your reasons are, it is important that you pick the right school for you.

When choosing a school, make use of the same approach you use when choosing a school for your child. Even when a teacher has a black belt or a champion in many competitions, its does not still guarantee that they are a good teacher, here are what to look for in a martial arts school to get the value you paid for.

Facility. Expect to find an organized and clean facility. When the looks of their facility is nowhere near professional, this only means that the services being offered by them are not good. Take a look at the first aid kit they have and see if all the medical supplies inside are correct, it should not contain band aids only.

Classes are mostly taught by an assistant instructor or an adult with a black belt, not by the master of the school. Find out how available the instructor of that school first before enrolling to make sure that they can really help in your learning. Create a list of all the potential schools and schedule an appointment so you can take beginning classes and advance classes.

Attitude. The attitude of their instructors and students can indicate school spirit. Avoid those instructors who treat students with no respect, yet they demand the surrounding people to respect them. Discipline and respect could be natural or forced. Observe how students react when instructors are not around.

Location. The proximity of the school from your home to your work must be taken to consideration. An hour of commuting might not be bad at first, but understand that you will be doing that tow or three times a week. Pick according to your needs and it has to be within the acceptable distance of driving.

Style. The style comes after the instructor and how do they teach classes. Ask questions about how they teach physical skills for that certain types you want to learn. You see, some types might not be good for you, like Taekwondo, this is not recommended for people with heart condition. If your sole purpose is self defense, then make sure the curriculum of the school reflects that.

The cost and your budget. Many schools makes you sign a contract so that you will stay with them for a period of time. Read the contract carefully before you sign them and do not hesitate to ask questions for things you did not understand or you want to clarify. Most schools offers trial lessons so you can experience their classes first before you need to commit longer to them.

Choose a school that offers a trial lesson. Trial lessons are important so that you can have a first hand experience of their school without signing a contract just yet. With this, you may choose another one when you did not like your experience. Trial lessons are for free, so stay away from those who charge you for it.




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