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I'm interested in Aikido classes for myself but I have never trained in the martial arts, will that be a problem? |
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| No. Previous experience is not a prerequisite to joining our school. All you need is a sincere desire to learn! |
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Do I have to wait for a particular time of the month to join? |
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| No. Tenshin Dojo is an open enrollment school, you can join anytime. |
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If I join in the middle of the month will I have to pay for the entire month? |
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| Upon joining the dojo we will determine how many class days are left before the membership fee is due for the incoming month and we will prorate your membership fee accordingly. |
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Do I have to sign a contract to join your school? |
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| No. Tenshin Dojo is a non contract school. We offer a simple hassle free fee structure. |
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Can I come and watch a class before I decide to join? |
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| Tenshin Dojo has an open door policy. We encourage all potential members to come and watch as many classes as they like before joining. |
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I read that you offer a free week of training how does that work and is there a catch? |
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| No catches, schemes, or tricks all you have to do is come to the dojo signup for the free week and enjoy the classes. |
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What should I wear to the free week of training? |
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| We suggest that you wear loose fitting sweats or workout pants and a t-shirt. |
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Can I wear sneakers or wrestling shoes in class? |
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| No. All classes are conducted in bare feet. |
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Do you offer classes for kids and how old do they have to be to join? |
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| Yes we have a children's program, and from our experience the best age to join is 6 years old. |
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How many times per week can I come to class? |
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| All our classes offer unlimited training. You can come to as many or as little classes as you like for the particular martial art that you are registered for. We do however strongly recommend that you attend at least two classes per week to make good progress . |
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I have several members in my family interested in joining do you offer a family plan? |
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| Yes. Tenshin Dojo offers the best family plan in town. To learn more about our family program, you can call the dojo's business office at 786-426-1645 for further information. |
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I trained in Aikido before at another dojo and attained rank do I have to start from the beginning? |
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| No. We never strip anyone of their rank. Every new member that is ranked in Aikido will go through an evaluation period (usually 90 days) in which you will learn certain fundamental techniques particular to Tenshin Aikido before you may be eligible to test for the next level. |
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How long does it take to attain rank? |
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That is the most frequently asked question and the most difficult to answer. At Tenshin Dojo our main focus is for the student to learn good solid technique and to be able to defend themself. Testing is conducted when the student is technically ready to be promoted. This is determined by the students performance in class and his/her ability to learn and retain the material. On occasion a group of students will be eligible to test and a particular date is announced.
The lenght of time before a new student achives his/her first level of rank (5th kyu) again depends on the student but a good rule of thumb is anywhere between 5 months to one year of consistant training. |
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How long does it take to achive black belt? |
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| Again a very difficult question to answer since it is soley based on the students ability to learn and retain the material. But in an effort to answer the question there have been students who have earned their black belt in just three years of training but the average students achives black belt in 5 to 10 years of consistant study. |
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Do you issue Aikikai rank for dan/black belt ranks? |
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| Yes. Once a student is eligable for black belt ranking, he/she must be examined by Seagal Sensei. If the student passes the examination he/she will be eligible to receive black belt ranking from the Aikikai. We also issue in house ranking to verify that you have trained in our school and successfully completed our black belt certification exam. |
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I've decided to join your dojo, what does it cost to to become a memeber? |
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This is probably the most frequently asked question. It is our policy not to quote membership fees over the phone or post them on our web page. Many times potential students will decide to join or not join a dojo based on thhe memebership fee without even visiting the facility. Although cost is always a concern, anyone who is seriously interested in becoming a memeber should visit the dojo in person.
This way you can see the dojo, watch a class, talk to the instructor,and students and get a general feel for the place. You can also register for a free week of training so you can truly experience the dojo. |
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I'm the chief instructor of an aikido dojo and would like to host a seminar with Angulo Sensei, how do I go about it? |
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| Anyone who is interested in hosting a seminar with Angulo Sensei can do so. All you have to do is contact the dojo's business office for details about hosting a seminar. |
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