What about price

Martial Arts comes in many different styles and flavors, very much like food in a restaurant or the different types of cars available. The 1st type of martial arts people often get introduced to is what I can "community center karate". This will run you anywhere from $20-$50 for a fixed time frame, with no progression beyond the program length. It is not meant to be anything other than this.

The second type is run by a very good martial artist, often from a school gym or church basement. This person is teaching martial arts as a hobby. You must do a fair amount of research here, talking with other people who he has trained to see if he or she fits the bill of being the teacher and mentor of children. In all honesty most don't. But you may find a gem.

The next ones are the martial artist who open up a commercial school after training with an instructor for many years. I have seen people who open up school after 5 years, all the way to 15 years. The problem is that most have little or no teaching experience and absolutely no business experience. These men and women are suffering from what is called an entrepreneurial seizure. Most are out of business in 2 years or less. They are often looking for pre-paid courses getting usually 1 years fees ahead by giving great discounts. There are several in operation in my city.

The final in type I will list here is the professional martial arts teacher. They usually run a commerical school and do it FULL TIME. They are also still interested in their own progression as a martial artist and business professional. They have trained instructors on the floor working with students, offer a FREE Introductory Program, they want you to watch and ask questions. They are also "Social Proof" and can provide real testimonials from happy parents.

So, what about price? I can't tell you what prioce range to expect. That will depend on where you are living. As of this writting you can see prices in my town from $35 per month to $200 per month. Do your research! Remember this man or women will be influencing the way your child thinks! Also remember what Mom and Dad taught you.....YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!