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Frequently Asked Questions
1. When
and where are classes held? 3. What
is your style of karate called? 4. Does
you school belong to an organization? 5. Do
you teach weapons combat? 7. How
much does it cost to train? 8. Do
I have to sign a contract? 10. What ranking
system (color belts) do you use? 11. How
long does it take to get a black belt? When and where are classes held? JIKF
offers classes in the Jefferson and Shelby counties of central See our class schedule for class times in your area or contact us
for more information. What do you teach? We teach traditional
Japanese Karate, the self-defense system originally from Okinawa and There are
three main areas of practice:
More than
that, we teach Karate-do ("way of the empty hand"): how to
use our training in the art of karate to make us stronger members of our
families, communities, and society. See the
page about Karate-do for more detail. Do you teach weapons? Yes. Karate
is interpreted as "empty hand", but it was also a defense against
armed opponents. Training with traditional weapons can be a useful and fun
addition to your "empty hand" training. Weapons training, called kobudo (koh-boo-doh), is
offered only in special classes. You may have to meet some technical
requirements before being admitted to kobudo
classes. We focus
on the art of the bo (staff), the sai, and the sword (bokken and
katana). How about board breaking? Breaking
wooden boards, people, and other objects, is not part of the Japan
International training program. Breaking
bad habits and building good students through the practice of strong
fundamentals is our focus. How much does it cost to train? See our
page on costs and current pricing. Rates may vary
according to current promotional offers, family rates, payment methods,
length of commitment, and facility costs. You should
always contact us for current tuition rates before
committing to the program. Fees for
special events like examinations, tournaments, or clinics also apply. However,
tuition and exam fees, along with the costs of kobudo
equipment, are the ONLY mandatory costs for advancing in the program. All other
activities, while encouraged, are optional. Do I have to sign a contract? JIKF seeks
committed students. We offer several short- and long-term programs that
reward the most committed students while still being a good value for anyone
who wants to try karate training. What about uniforms? A karate
uniform is called a gi (pronounced with a
hard 'G' as in "good"). You are
not expected to wear one on your very first day, but you should purchase one
to wear in class as soon as you sign up for the program. Wearing your gi displays commitment and promotes class unity. Only plain
white cotton gi are
allowed. You should purchase a high-quality gi from
your instructor. Until then,
loose-fitting clothes, such as sweat pants and a T-shirt, will do. What ranking system (color belts) do you use? See our Ranking System. An instructor
can give you more information on what's required at each rank. How long until I can get a black belt? You earn a
Black Belt by showing that you... Train
hard and train regularly Have
learned and can demonstrate all the technical requirements Have
improved yourself consistently throughout the training program Black
Belts are not earned only by the amount of time enrolled in the
program. You must
be serious, train hard, and practice regularly and often. If you do, it may
take two or three years, assuming you pass regular exams. Don't be
disappointed if it takes slightly longer depending on your particular
circumstances. It is a personal goal, not a race against others. Remember the
purpose of karate training: Not to
conquer others, but to conquer the weaknesses within oneself. It will
take longer if you don't attend an exam or did not pass because of not
preparing for it by practicing regularly. This type of delay can and
should be avoided! Didn't find
an answer here?
Please
browse the web site for more details. If we can help answer your questions,
or if you didn't find something that you think should be here, please contact us. |
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