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Originally Posted by ngdawg
The first thing I would tell you is don't go to a chain. Find a private or single instruction class. Chains sell their belts-private instructors make you earn them. If you aren't sure, ask and if they say you have to pay for your belt, head for the door.
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That's a very interesting point. It doesn't seem like these places are really a chain persay but they are certainly a business. The Tai Chi wasn't bad, I'd probably choose the option where I can pay $150 for fourteen weeks worth of instruction at any classes that I want to. There are cheaper, more specific rates for particular classes and times, but I feel like this is the best value and that he's not really screwing me at all. I mean the guy does need to make a living.
However, the boxing was a friggin arm and a leg. There are 3 programs of fight, only the last of which is any contact person to person.
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Each level consists of 10 private one-half hour sessions, although levels above the first level can be repeated before moving on to the next level. I do classes by appointment only, at a time that is convenient to you (as long as no one else has a class at that time). Classes are normally taken three times per week. Consequently, it takes less than four weeks to do each level. Tuition is paid upfront, as Coach **** guarantees to give you classes at a time convenient to you.
Level 1 - $300 (Absolutely NO CONTACT)
a.) Learn balance and throwing punches properly - and hard.
b.) Learn how to prevail, in a street-fighting scenario.
c.) Learn basic techniques of attack and defense.
Level 2 - $300 (pre-register $250) (Absolutely NO CONTACT)
a.) Learn how to shadow box. (boxing an imaginary opponent)
b.) Learn how to use heavy bag and standing speed bag.
c.) Introduction to shadow sparring. (shadow boxing with a real opponent)
Level 3 - $300 (pre-register $250)
a.) Learn how to develop attacks.
b.) Sparring light, then heavier (gradually)
c.) Introduction to fighting
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If you 'pre-register' for all three its $700 instead of $900. But holy shit, that seems like a lot of money still. This isn't exactly chain, but its probably the only serious gym that I found on the internet around the western part of the state. This is the one I'm a little skeptical about.