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.

The approach you use for picking a martial arts school should be the same approach that was used when you were picking the school of your children. A teacher who has won in a lot of competitions or has earned a black belt is not good enough. A good teacher is more than this. Here are factors to consider when choosing a school.

Facility. The facility of the school should be both clean and well organized. If the facility does not look professional at all, then their service are most probably not good either. Ask to see their first aid kit. They should have one and it should contain the right medical supplies. When all you see are band aids, look for another one. Keep in mind that the safety of your child is your number one priority.

Instructor. The right instructors can help you achieve your goals and will make you feel happy and motivated in all of your training. The instructors in the school has to be courteous, personable, and professional. Observe how they teach and communicate with students. You want an instructor that can easily be approach by students.

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.

Attitude. During your visit and observation, when you feel that there is something off with the staffs, instructors, or even their students, trust in your instincts because your instincts are just telling you something that is not good. When you feel welcome and comfortable however, then this means the school is worth it.

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.

Your budget and the price. Most schools provides you a contract that you have to sign. The contract is an agreement between you and the school about how long do you need to be enrolled to them. Make sure you read the contract carefully before signing it. Clarify things which you are not clear to you to avoid problems in the end.

Only go with schools who offer trail lessons. If you are on a budget, ask how much is their monthly membership and if they are currently offering any promo. What you choose will depend on your budget, so do not waste your time checking schools that you cannot afford. Avoid those who will not tell you how much the cost during the trail lesson, this only means that their prices are high.




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