1. How long. This might not seem obvious at first, but the length of time that a karate studio has been in existence is more important than you would think? Why is that? Because many karate studios are like restaurants. People who open restaurants generally are good cooks, and maybe not the best business people. Just because you’re an Olympic athlete doesn’t mean you are a good business person. So what if a karate studio is brand new, the odds of its staying around for a long time, are fairly low. But if the karate studio has been around for a little while. You might be a lot safer, signing a long-term contract with them.
2. Instructor. Who is the instructor? Is he or she a well-known name? Are they in a chain of karate studios? The instructor makes all the difference! Martial arts are not a commodity they are a unique individual personal service. Finding a good instructor is like finding a nugget of gold. The good ones are hard to find, but when you find them, you should really stick to them. Ask the instructor what his qualifications are and how long he’s been practicing karate. Even if the studio has been around for awhile do a back ground check on the instructors. Trust me you might be surprised what you find. You may search court records for free they are public information and can be found in any states judicial portal on the internet. A little legwork goes a long way.
3. Location. Is the karate studio close your house? Is it easy to access? What are the hours? Find out all this when you visit the studio. You don’t want to be driving hours just to take a karate lesson here and there. While close is better, if a really good instructor is a little out-of-the-way, that might be a good way to go.
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