Questions to Ask
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Classes
- What are the class hours?
- Are instructors nationally certified thru a recognized organization? What is the organization and its history?
- Is the instruction by group or private?
- Is private instruction available at an extra cost?
- How many classes may I attend each week?
Rank
- Do you use youth instructors?
- Do you charge belt testing fees? What are they?
- Do you have written requirements for each belt/stripe test?
- How often are tests conducted?
- Is free-sparring required for tests?
- Is board breaking required tests?
- Is tournament attendance required?
- Do you award black belts to youths? If yes:
- Starting at what age?
- What is the average time for a youth to get a black belt?