By enrolling in our academy,

you have made the first commitment towards

what will hopefully be a lifelong involvement

in an exciting and highly rewarding field of study ––

the martial arts.

As a new student,

many of the class drills & terms

you will encounter

will no doubt be confusing at first.

Be patient.

The first class can be the most difficult.

To help you get started,

take a few moments

to look through this website

and familiarize yourself with

the school guidelines, rules,

basic terminology, and belt structure.

This information should give you a little insight

and can make your beginning go more smoothly.

As a beginner,

you’ll find that during class,

upper ranking students can

work off to the side

with you for several weeks

until you feel more comfortable

and familiar with the moves.

You can also come to class

a few minutes early or stay late

and ask a senior ranking student for help.

You’ll find that they will

be glad to assist you.

Or, you can make an appointment with Sensei,

for a 25-minute private lesson,

and she will be happy to work with you.

Once you have learned something new,

go home and practice it

until it becomes second nature.