Do I have to be in shape to join a martial arts program?

Absolutely not. Martial arts is one of the best ways to get into shape. Don't wait, act now!

Will I have to do jumping kicks?

No. Everyone is encouraged to undertake the training as their own journey of self improvement and not compare themselves to others. The great thing about our curriculum is that we condition the body during the first 6 months to enable you to reach higher levels of training. However, if you never do a jump kick, that doesn’t hinder your progress or subtract any benefits and values that you receive from your training.

I see that you do meditation, does this involve any religious connotations?

No. Our meditation is nothing more than a form of deep concentration which emphasizes special breathing exercises utilizing the lower abdomen.

How do I find the right martial art studio for myself or my child?

The quality of things that you want to look for are listed below:

Instructor(s):

Pleasant personality
Enthusiastic and encouraging
Inspirational and motivating
Gentle, but firm
Patient
Able to demonstrate the techniques
Interested in helping you achieve your goals

Programs:

Goal-oriented
Separate children and adult classes
Separate Beginner and Advanced classes
Good Instructor-to-Student ratio

Curriculum:

Taught in a logical and safe manner
Not a mix of styles with conflicting concepts
Not focused primarily on fighting
Capable of helping you to achieve your goals

Price:

A GOOD VALUE FOR THE SERVICE YOU RECEIVE. Unfortunately the general public doesn't know one martial art from another and therefore it's important to visit and try out all the different schools you're interested in, before making the decision to sign up. Similar to buying a car, you wouldn't just call and purchase the lowest priced vehicle you could find, you’d want to see it first and take it for a test drive.