SHORINRYU KARATE SCHOOL        "we teach karate; we don't SELL it!"  Since 1990              1420 Plainfield NE, 3rd. Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49505               Phone: 616-235-2500         


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Feel free to stop in, watch a class or two and take up to three lessons free.

  
Make an Informed Decision

As a prospective karate student you should visit several martial arts schools before deciding which one is best suited for you. Here's a check list of things to ask yourself, look for, and some questions you may want to ask before making a decision.

bullet Ask yourself, what do I hope to receive from martial arts training?
bullet Observe one or more classes and ask if you can take a free lesson.
bullet Find out what style is being taught and the type of training they do (ratio of kicks to punches, grappling techniques, hard or soft style, sparring, aerobics, etc.)
bullet Ask to see the instructors’ certification. How long have they been teaching? What is their occupation and educational background?
bullet Find out who teaches the classes. Are they black belt or lower rank students?
bullet Ask about testing requirements. What is required? How long does it take to achieve rank promotions?
bullet Make sure you fully understand all the costs (monthly tuition, contract commitments, association fees, testing fees, uniform and belt costs).
bullet Talk to the students. Do the instructors have a good rapport with them? Is there mutual respect for each other?
bullet Are trophies lining the walls? This is an indication that they are involved in sport or tournament karate. Do you want to do that?
bullet Find out how often you can train per week and when. Do their classes fit with your schedule?

 

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At Shorinryu Karate School we Specialize in the perfection of Authentic Okinawan Karate-do and Kobudo.

Class Schedule

Adults:

Mon.-Wed.-Fri.

12:00 to 1:00 PM  & 6:30 to 8:00 PM

 

Kids: Ages 8 - ?

Mon.-Wed.-Fri.

5:30 to 6:30 PM

 

All Ages

Saturday

10:00 - 11:30 AM

You may attend as many classes as your schedules allows.