How to Begin...
Your Karate training
開始方法...
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By simply following the steps below, you could very soon be a part of a group of students, studying Karate, Goshin-Jutsu (Self Defense) and Kenpō.
1. Request Information
Request Information - maybe not provided on this website
- DFW: (512) 953-3656 | Email via link below | Contact Us Page - Sensei Eugene
- ATX: (512) _________ | Email via link below | Contact Us Page - Senpai Jimi
Whether you're a beginner or blackbelt, you probably have questions about our Karate traditions, its benefits, and what to expect at our school.
Our instructors are here to help you with answers.
2. Visit the Dōjō (School)
Joining a Karate school is an important decision. Come in and get a feel for the quality of our instructors and students, and for our family-friendly atmosphere.
Our dōjō has members from ages 5 to 73!
3. Take FREE Trial Lessons
Put on some comfortable clothes and jump in! Get a first-hand look at our traditional Karate curriculum. (BTW, we will give you the first month FREE, just so you can be sure this is the right fit for you. No Commitment, No contracts, ONE MONTH FREE)
4. Enroll in the Kaizen Gōjūkan
When you're ready, ask to join as a member and Sensei will put you in the program that best fits your personal goals, or your children's needs.
For More
For more information, please follow the links below:
- F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Location/s: (See Below)
- Cost:
- Uniform: (more on this soon)
- Forms:
But, just to answer some of your questions right now:
Location/s:
The Kaizen Gōjūkan is currently meeting and training at the following venue/s:
- Lewisville: Lewisville Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Pflugerville: Location is currently unvailable due to Covid-19 Facility usage Restrictions. Updates will be shared here and on our Social Media Feeds, as it becomes available. Map & Directions
Cost:
- Annual Affiliation (Includes Club, and International Membership): $40
- Monthly Fees: $50/$55*
- Testing Fees (Includes Belt, Certificate and Admin Fees): $35 (Cubs & Cadets) $40 (Juniors & Seniors)*
- Uniform: $30** (Roughly)
- Uniform Patch: $10 (Required)
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* These are rough guidelines as there are various discounts and scholarship available - See the FEES menu option for more detailed information.
** These too are rough guides as there are various qualties, sizes and whole-sale pricing to consider when buying a uniform. Please talk to sensei about this before buying your own]
A gi (karate uniform) is required for practice and can be purchased for about $30. Orders for gis are placed by the club to get a group rate or members may purchase their own. (A gi is NOT required as a brand new beginner--new members may practice in work out clothes.)
5. First Day of Karate Classes; What to do...?!
- Dress in clothes that are suitable for working out. We recommend sweats and a T-Shirt. Note: Dōjō (school) T-Shirts are available online.
- Invite your friends or families to join you during your FREE MONTH trial! Karate is even more fun when you have a buddy with you!
- Arrive 10 minutes before the start time of your first class so we can introduce you to your instructor and ensure all the paperwork is being handled.
- No Shoes. Please remember that shoes are not allowed in the training area, but you are welcome to walk along the room’s periphery if you need to use the restroom at any time even in shoes.
- Become familiar with the Dōjō Rules of Conduct/Etiquette
- Respect. Please show respect to all instructors and students at all times. We start showing respect as soon as we walk into the dōjō. Please be quiet while entering and leaving the Karate Dōjō school. Before and after you step onto the training area please demonstrate your dedication to this respect by bowing towards the front of the room as is the custom in Japan.
- Quiet Please. Parents should also demonstrate respect by maintaining a quiet learning environment at the dojo. Please refrain from talking on the phone or having distracting conversations during class. It is also good form to stand silently during the opening and closing ceremony of each class. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in supporting the proper etiquette of a Karate Dōjō school.
