Comments on The Martial Explorer, Jesse Crouch: Cost of martial arts classes

Cost for training is a fact of life. If you are l...

2011-03-05T18:14:49.270-06:00

Cost for training is a fact of life. If you are lucky enough to find an experienced partner in the park, then great. If you want to attend a class in a school where there are real expenses, not to mention the Master who is devoting time and experience to condition and train you, then you should expect to pay a premium. I agree that tuition costs can get out of control. Instructing shouldn't be about the money entirely. However, if my Master's students refused to pay, I am sure my Master can get a job doing something else... but then we lose the opportunity to train with the Master. I, for one, decided a long time ago to share in the support effort for my Master to allow continued training. How much would you expect to be compensated for your time and life experiences? Bottom line... if your Master is worth the cost you pay, then pay it. If not, look for a new Master.

I am so glad to share that my training in martial ...

2010-09-21T07:41:19.690-05:00

I am so glad to share that my training in martial arts didn't made me spend too much amount of money. Why? Simply because most of the time I look for classes that are free of charge. Although it is not as good as those who require payments I can assure you that I was trained the way I expected. What matters is that you have the motivation to learn. That is all.

Story goes that many of the 1st gen students of Le...

2010-08-30T20:12:26.470-05:00

Story goes that many of the 1st gen students of Leo Gaje of Pekiti Tirsia studied basically free. Many of those guys that are made a living or greatly influenced their current place today. There's very few teaching the old school method today.

Ricky

@MarksTraining - agreed, wish there were still mor...

2010-01-15T05:55:10.236-06:00

@MarksTraining - agreed, wish there were still more places like that. I understand how difficult it is for some people to stay in business doing things that way though. I know how bad people are about coming to class if they haven't paid in advance. Heck, even getting people to pay monthly is a hassle.

In the DC area, the costs are in $100-200 range fo...

2010-01-15T01:40:30.663-06:00

In the DC area, the costs are in $100-200 range for martial arts schools. Anything less than $100 is usually a club associated with a gym or something similar. The value of the school or club, as always depends on the instructor and the time you put into it. Also, I agree with staying away from places that make you sign a contract and then use a collection service! I have heard nothing but horror stories.

I have no idea how much I am paying because my instructor gives me a group discount for my family and I also instruct. Over all, we average about $75 per person and I get some freebies from the pro shop. That's NEGOTIATING!

I am expecting the costs to go up a bit because he is expanding his floor space. That cost of rent and contruction can factor into the monthly. I have been around this business too long!! LOL

I think some prices nowadays are too high. I remem...

2010-01-12T08:00:10.860-06:00

I think some prices nowadays are too high. I remember back in the day when training would cost a couple of pounds each session. There where no monthly fees, no beginer or advanced fees etc. Everyone gave there couple of quid and got on with it. no there are liscence fees, mnthly fees, etc etc. Its too much business invloved.