FAQ

Are there any costs?

Please see our Store for up to date pricing.

We are looking to build our student base and offer an excellent value. Even at double our current prices what we are offering would be an great value when compared to other offerings.

Student will also be expected to purchase some minimal equipment after they have decided to take the classes.

- Soo Bahk Do - Uniform ~$35 depends on size and weight. Sparring equipment will also be required but not for starting

- Kendo - Sword ~$25, other protective equipment. The pricing on this varies by quality but for starting this is enough.

As you advance with Kendo there are other expenses for protective gear. Soo Bahk Do is a weapon free Art for the most part. We learn to defend against weapons but not typically use them. Learning how to use our bodies correctly is hard enough!

What is the difference between Soo Bahk Do and other Korean Martial Arts

We are the Mother art to many of them and strive to remember where we came from while leveraging technology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moo_Duk_Kwan

This can be look at as the predecessor to several styles such as Tang Soo Do and Teakwondo

Why only two classes a week?

As we grow so will our schedule.

What will I learn in your classes?

You will learn both arts, their traditions, their history, how to sweat a lot :)

You will also learn how to practically apply these arts to your everyday life be it dealing with the stress/pressure from an angry boss or a mugger on the street.

What is the difference between a Martial Art and Karate?

Karate is traditionally a Japanese style but in the US karate has become generic term for all forms of Martial Arts and Sports involving kicking and punching.

No Contract?

We have no contract. If we are doing our job then our students will keep coming. We do offer incentives for longer commitments but do not require any contract just a non-refundable prepayment for the period. i.e. 3 months commitment will get you a free Soo Bahk Do Uniform.

Other schools require 6 or 12 month commitments with lots of lawyers to chase you down if you stop paying. This perhaps is a good way to do business but goes against our philosophy.