Western New York Karate Center›
5.0 9 reviews
“I can speak less of the adult classes, but if they are handled the way the kids classes are, they are probably the best”
FAQs
Do you charge for belt grading?
There are no additional charges for stripes (or tips) on the belt, just for the actual belt. Each belt grading is $40.00. This covers the time, belt, and certificate signed by the Master Instructor and the Senseis.
Do the children receive a solid Black Belt?
At our school, a solid Black Belt represents an adult Black Belt. The children receive a junior Black Belt, and they then work on different junior Black Belt levels so that eventually they can start attending the adult classes. These classes are much more serious and demanding and need to be taken in order to earn the coveted adult Black Belt.
How do you train adults who have very busy schedules?
We have day and evening classes, Monday through Saturday. The classes are 45 minutes long and the schedule is very flexible. There are over 60 classes per week.
Are students required to compete in tournaments in order to get promoted?
No. We do have many students who compete in tournaments, though. Children as well as adults can compete in forms (kata,) sparring (kumite,) traditional weapons, self-defense routines, musical creative patterns, etc. Tournaments have age and belt appropriate divisions that students can compete in. We always post or announce the tournaments that are coming up in the Western New York area. Usually we hold tournament prep classes for students at no charge.
You can find more answers to some of our most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page of our website.
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