the Price of Tae Kwon Do Classes

The monthly fee was high at $110, but it's about what it costs at some other schools. This entitled me to going to as many 1 hour classes I wanted to go to throughout the month. The price of the uniform was extra (I think it was $35 extra). Taxes were included in the monthly payment. Belt promotion tests were also extra.

It was the first time that I took a martial arts class, so I guess I wasn't sure what to expect and what I was supposed to get for my money. Each class started with a warm-up workout (light running, stretches, pushups, and crunches). I only went for a few months, so I didn't get very far in terms of belts. We learned basic punches and kicks, and basic forms (combinations of punches and kicks). The instructor was really energetic and passionate about the techniques, this helped a lot in terms of motivation. The studio was also really clean.

I would definitely do as much research about a school as you can before committing to one. You want to make sure the school is reputable and that the physical demands of the discipline aren't too much, since it's really easy to get hurt. Most schools allow you to have a trial period or at least observe/participate in a class to see if you like it. This last point is really important since it does cost a lot of money. Also, if you're really into it, but can't afford it, check to see if the owners are willing to work out a better price with you.