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Common forms of martial arts classes include karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Aikido and Judo. There is little cost variance among the different types, which are often offered for both children and adults.
 
Typical costs:
  • Fees for general martial classes for adults average $50 -$100 per month for studio members. The fee generally covers three classes or more per week, but some studios offer unlimited classes to members.
  • Some studios charge yearly membership dues as high as $100, and some require students to join a martial arts federation for an average of $60 annually.
  • Some studios that don't offer yearly memberships offer bundles instead, such as $200 to $250 for three months for unlimited classes.
  • Sessions for children costs 20 to 50 percent less than adult classes, and rates are usually set on a sliding scale based on a child's age. Classes for ages 3 to 12 average $30 to $45 per month, and those for teenagers up to 18 average $50 to $60 per month.
  • Some studios offer family rates of around 10 to 20 percent less for two or more members.
What should be included:
  • Most schools offer sessions for different experience levels. Some studios offer up to a week of free classes if you are considering a membership.
  • Sometimes the uniforms included with membership dues. Dojos usually provide safety gear for sparring during class.
Additional costs:
  • Students may buy their own uniforms, shoes and protective items. Karate Depot.com sells uniforms for $17 to $50.
  • Depending on size and thickness of material, Tae Kwon do uniforms cost $17 to $40. Kung Fu uniforms cost $27 to $43, with jackets and pants often sold separately. Judo uniforms cost $30 to $50.
  • For sparring gear, it is often less expensive to buy protective items by the set for $55 to $90, which includes headgear, gloves and leg guards and a mouthpiece.
  • Some dojos charge as much as $250 in promotion fees, usually highest for the top ranking of black belt.
Discounts:
  • Martial Arts Mart often sells sparring gear and clearance uniforms online at a discount.
  • Some branches of the YMCA offer karate classes for $50 a month or less for adult members. Contact a YMCA near you to determine whether it offers a martial arts program.
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Article updated July 2007
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ATA monthly cost 2010 - teenager
Amount: $125.00 per month
Posted by: Mel Jolte in Santa Rosa, CA.Posted: June 25th, 2010 03:06PM
Type: Black Belt ClubDojo or School: ATA
The cost for a teenager is $125 month + equipment & testing fees.
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Price for Karate Class in Toronto
Amount: $112.00 per month
Posted by: a user in Toronto, Other.Posted: August 15th, 2010 05:08PM
Type: KarateDojo or School: Northern Karate School
Cost is about $112 per month for 6 months if you're a green belt or below. 1 free introductory private class. You can go as many times you want in your 6 month membership. Instructors are extremely nice and fun. Membership includes the uniform and belt testings.
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Price of Taekwondo Class in Toronto
Amount: $90.00 per month
Posted by: from toronto in Toronto, Other.Posted: September 23rd, 2010 02:09PM
Type: TaekwondoDojo or School: Western youth Taekwondo Academy
The cost of my Taekwondo class is $90-100 per month (2-3 class/week), 3 month commitment.
Each class is 1.5hrs long usually run overtime and have extra time for practise. In my school, the class size is small (6-8 people) and we do sparring, pattern, self-defense, power stretching, flipping and acrobatic.The school is strict and the instructor push their student to their limits. And i like the fact that my school will fail people in their belt test, so students had to work hard to reach to a higher level.

For my opinion, if you really like martial art, try a class or at least observe the class first to see whether it is suitable to your purpose of training before you made a decision.

I've been to a very popular martial art school in the city before which cost only $45-50/month. It's cheap but the class is only 45 min and over 20+ student per class, and honestly, i dont remember anything i learn there except a couple kicks.
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cost
Amount: $0.00 per month
Posted by: Grandmaster Nicholls in Port Angeles, WA.Posted: September 27th, 2010 01:09PM
Type: taekwondoDojo or School: white crane martial arts
we charge $249.00 for three months unlimited classes. belt tests are $25 up to $50, graduating scale up to black belt. Uniforms are $25-$45 different sizes. Additional family members are half price and special low rates are there for those with low income. Classes through the community college are the same and cheaper by far. This is for instruction with the national Instructor of the Year in a huge facility dedicated to martial art only with up to six classes offered every day.
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Best school in nebraska
Amount: $45.00 per month
Posted by: a user in Lincoln, NE.Posted: October 11th, 2010 12:10PM
Type: TaekwondoDojo or School: Chung Do Kwan
Reading these comments, I am very lucky to have found my martial arts school. It is taught by a brother and sister instructor who both have 5th degree black belts. The instruction is great with so much experience and they are able to offer classes Mon-Sat. They are also partnered with a hapkido school which also offeres jiu jitsu groundfighting. You can go to these classes free of charge. Testing is only $35 and they let you buy uniforms for wholesale price of $20. They also offer the traditional weapons training for bo, tonfa, sword, and short staff at no extra cost. I chose to take taekwondo instead of karate and start at a white belt instead of get my red belt back in karate simply because this school was so affordable.
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costly school and tests
Amount: $130.00 per month
Posted by: taekwondo mom in merrick, NY.Posted: October 21st, 2010 08:10AM
Type: taekwondoDojo or School: champions
fOR 130 a month my child,age 8, only gets 2 classes a week, 45 minutes long. They are usually crowded, 15 kids of various belt degrees. Also the testing is now every 2 months at a cost of 60. I heard the black belt is 500!!!
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no tests or testing fees
Amount: $75.00 per month
Posted by: dandozer in omaha, NE.Posted: October 29th, 2010 08:10AM
Type: Kung FuDojo or School: Moy Yat VingTsun
No contracts! no tests or testing fees! this is a family system I like to call it old school, you can find a Moy yat Ving Tsun school near you by a simple Google search. it's a no nonsense approach to martial arts training the cost can depend on your level of commitment and location.
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adult and child combo fee
Amount: $140.00 per month
Posted by: Jolie V. in Newington, CT.Posted: November 8th, 2010 07:11AM
Type: Tae kwon doDojo or School: US Tae kwon do
I recently enrolled my 8yr.old in TKD. The price was about 140mo for 2x/wk. But I paid for the year because it was cheaper, $1,400/yr. They then offered to me the option to enroll for an additional $50/mo. It was a special offer cause I am single mom and I would have to help them with writing letters and help out to get this offer. I dont know if this truly is a GOOD deal.
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Very Reasonable= ATA
Amount: $99.00 per month
Posted by: Teasa in Savannah, GA.Posted: November 10th, 2010 04:11AM
Type: Tae Kwon DoDojo or School: ATA
My daughter started the last of June with the first month being $49 (this included full uniform). Each month after is $99. The trainers are very good with the kids & adults. My daughter got her orange belt within a month and a half and her yellow within the next month or so. Each testing costed $45. She has recently been invited to join the black belt club. This is initially $149 (includes new uniform and current weapon). The monthly cost after will be $109/per month; in which I will still have to get her ATA bag and sparring gear (they can only use ATA certified products). The training is reasonable, but they get you with the cost of gear and testing. But overall it is worth it--she loves it. Hope this helped!
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Best well rounded school
Amount: $75.00 per month
Posted by: Sarah Wells in Havelock, NC.Posted: December 23rd, 2010 06:12PM
Type: Tang Soo Do/ Tae Kwon DoDojo or School: Imani Dragons School of Martial Arts
My son when to this school and had a great time. I never thought he would have done half of the things Master Williams taught. Before Imani Dragons my son was very shy and kept to himself. Now he's more down going and willing to do more. I can't thank master williams for he has done for my child and making self feel like family.
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ATA FEES AND CONCERNS
Amount: $0.00 per month
Posted by: jimdavies97@yahoo.com in Tampa, FL.Posted: January 15th, 2011 08:01AM
Type: FEESDojo or School: OPEN
Every school in ATA is Independent, ATA is not franchise, and what each school has its own tuition schedule. Not influenced by ATA according to ATA in which I spoke with last week directly.

It’s my experience and I have seen school pricing that’s all over the board, from school to school. Also there is no reciprocity between schools (which I find odd at best).

I found a school I like however I have been asked to sign an agreement for 36 months for my family which costs over the term $13,500 (that’s for 36 months). There is no cancellation after 30 days?

This system is limited to characters, so click the link to see the whole story. I would welcome your feedback.
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Great school at reasonable cost
Amount: $135.00 per month
Posted by: student in Woodbridge, VA.Posted: January 28th, 2011 04:01PM
Type: JujutsuDojo or School: SYBCG
This is one of the San Yama Bushi & Combination GoJu school is the best school's in the Washington DC metro area (DVM). The instructor is super and level of instruction is great for what you get the cost is low. This place even cares. Excellent instruction real martial arts and useful self defense training for all.
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$99/mo for a 5 year old??
Amount: $99.00 per month
Posted by: ZT in Wakefield, RI.Posted: April 9th, 2011 04:04AM
Type: KarateDojo or School: Ichiban
My son just finished a class run through his school ($25 for 8 weeks) and earned his white belt. The studio offers classes for $99/mo (2 classes per week is required). This is incredibly expensive for a 5-6 year old! Half that would have been more reasonable... we'll be looking around.
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Price of taekwondo
Amount: $1,400.00 per month
Posted by: BJJ in Huntersville, NC.Posted: April 11th, 2011 06:04PM
Type: Dojo or School: ATA
Very expensive, then having to pay $60 for each testing seems insane to me, especially for a 5 year old. Plus, some of the kids who belt up most certainly don't have a "black belt attitude", nor do they know their moves very well, so that's a little upsetting. The instructors are excellent though and I absolutely love the program. Just upset by the the amount of money they charge. I feel like i'm being robbed by them.
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Price for taekwondo
Amount: $85.00 per month
Posted by: jl228 in Gadsden, AL.Posted: April 15th, 2011 03:04AM
Type: Dojo or School: ITA
I have 2 children taking and after the 2nd child discount, we pay 85.00 for both to take per month. Testing Fees are $50.00 every 2 months for each child. So basically I pay $125.00 per month for everything. Sparring gear was about $400.00 for 2 sets. It is expensive, but for the quality of instruction at Taekwondo Plus, it is worth every penny. The only thing I don't like is that I can't buy replacements for outgrown items somewhere else for cheaper. When they out grow their uniforms, I will have to buy new patches, too. Does anyone know where you can find the jackets, or if you can somewhere else that has tiger rock equipment?
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Karate Classes in RI
Amount: $99.00 per month
Posted by: JessB in West Warwick, RI.Posted: May 9th, 2011 08:05AM
Type: Okinawan KarateDojo or School: ShoDan Karate
ShoDan Karate in West Warwick RI offers lessons for $99 per month which includes 3 classes per week, your first uniform and all belt testing until black belt. I have looked around and this is one of the lowest prices in the state unless you go to a YMCA or community center which rarely have the appropriate space or equipment.
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Martial Arts Training Cost
Amount: $0.00 per month
Posted by: Ashlie in Murfreesboro, TN.Posted: May 30th, 2011 03:05AM
Type: KemshichunDojo or School: Focused Development Kemshichun School
i payed a 1 time fee of 300.00 and that included the uniform, and i was told includes all testing fees through Black Belt. The classes run 1 and a half hours, and i can attend 5 classes per week, but had to make a commitment to attend at least 3 classes per week, or there would of been a monthly fee.
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WTF Tae Kwon Do program cost - Great Investment!
Amount: $129.00 per month
Posted by: Bill Davenport in Orchard Park, NY.Posted: June 13th, 2011 10:06PM
Type: Tae Kwon DoDojo or School: Master Chong's World Class TKD
The most impressive program I have seen and what you get is well worth the money. Occasional deals, lower rates for 2nd/3rd/and more family member. Discounts for pre-paying/paying in cash, committing to the full 'Black Belt Program'. Think of it as small group personal training with EVERY class - expensive at many gyms. Each test (every 2 - 6 months) has a $30 - $50 fee to cover the new belt, certificate of advancement, the next curriculum video, and probably the cost of the boards we break. The videos and the student manual are AWESOME components of this program!!! If you participate in tournaments (encouraged but never required) these also have some fees associated (often ~$25 per competition event, discounts for multiples). I found the tournaments and the fund raising activities to be particularly rewarding additions to the basic training program! Final Black Belt test has a $250 testing fee but you get a custom embroiderd black belt, a WTF Kukiwon membership card from Korea and the black collared uniform. I don't think that any of the fees were unreasonable for what I got but I didn't expect them when I signed up so the actual 'cost' was more than I had budgeted for initially. (Great value, no regrets, just not advertised well in advance) Similarly, the monthly fee may seem like a lot at first but is actually very reasonable for those who attend a few classes per week (I had friends who attend 6-8 classes/week) but for me and my 7 year-old daughter (7 when we started, 12 when we got our blackbelts together!) who were often able to attend only 1 - 3 times per week, it broke down to between ~10 - ~$30 per class (~$120/month / 4 weeks = $30/week @ 1 class per week = $30/class, @ 3 classes per week = $10/class) - an AWESOME value!!!
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no contracts are still out there
Amount: $70.00 per month
Posted by: garryparker in Columbus, GA.Posted: July 3rd, 2011 01:07PM
Type: okinawan karateDojo or School:
70 per month with a registration fee of $75. Included uniform, annual association membership fee, and student manual.
The Columbus Dojo is a small school with only 30 or 40 students the training is kind of old schoolschool...hard contact, no tournaments, a lot of the students are police, military, etc. Sensei Parker is the head instructor and teachesall the adult students and defensive tactics classes. His wife teaches most of the children. Test fees are 30-40 and only 3 times per year. A great value for those who want to learn the traditional side of karate.
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Karate class in PA
Amount: $149.00 per month
Posted by: a user in Newtown, PA.Posted: July 9th, 2011 07:07AM
Type: KarateDojo or School:
It's way too expensive for 2classes/week - it is about $25/45 mins class. Not mention about 25-30 studenst/teacher ratio.
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Getting Closer to Black Belt!!
Amount: $140.00 per month
Posted by: a user in Germantown, MD.Posted: July 10th, 2011 09:07PM
Type: Tang Soo Do KarateDojo or School: Kicks Karate
My current karate student has been at Kicks since 2009. Initial 9 month commitment, then month to month. Additional $40 for belt exams every 3 months. Uniform was included...sparring gear also additional. We purchased our own gear from ebay because it was much cheaper than what Kicks was charging. 2 classes/week on any day Mon-Sat with open schedule by belt rank. Main instructor, Mr. Brown, is 6th degree master. Mr. Nick is EXCELLENT! He is very respectful to everyone and very patient when explaining/correcting technique...can't say the same for all of the instructors.
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Judo classes in Hayward, Ca
Amount: $0.00 per month
Posted by: F.S. in Hayward, CA.Posted: July 31st, 2011 12:07PM
Type: JudoDojo or School: Chabot College
Judo is run by the wrestling coach and a former Russian collegiate judoka. Morning classes are good for beginners. you must register with the college as a student in order to sign up for the morning class. The fee is $26 for a semester. Advanced class at night is not listed in the catalog due to budget cuts but it is at 6pm-8pm. Night class is run off of donations to the wrestling team through our coach. required donation for the night class is $60 for an entire semester. You must have prior judo experience in order to train at night. Furthermore, I advise all of you to never sign a gym contract without consulting a lawyer. I was personally locked into a bad contract a few years ago at a nearby martial arts academy that was supposed to be a one year contract. I paid for the year but to my surprise, it automatically renewed and I had lost my job 3 months after that. Since I had zero experience with gym contracts, I was dumb enough to sign without fully understanding.
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Shorin Ryu Karate, No Contracts
Amount: $45.00 per month
Posted by: Stephanie Whitten in Raleigh, NC.Posted: February 4th, 2012 09:02AM
Type: KarateDojo or School: Fighting Tiger Family Karate
Classes for age 3-10 is $36 a month 1x/wk for the little Samurai and Junior Samurai Class,and $45 age 7-up for the Big Class 2x/wk or $50 unlimited. This karate school is a family owned business. We like the family environment. My children could see other children working hard and was excited that they could practice karate. They have karate class for age 3-5 for 30 min. who want to come and learn the basics while having fun. There is age 6-10 45min. and a class for 7 and up for the younger students that want a larger challenge. All classes learn tradtional karate. There is no flashy fireworks. They excitement comes from the different drills that are used in class. The structure is great, there is no military presence, but there is great respect. The whole family teaches classes and the children are very well mannered.
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NO CONTRACTS, UPBEAT,
Amount: $125.00 per month
Posted by: Ms.K. in Downers Grove, IL.Posted: February 26th, 2012 07:02PM
Type: JUDO & JUJITSUDojo or School: Midwest Judo & Jujitsu (630)915-9015
Judo Tim is an amazing instructor. He has a unique ability to connect with the children as well as adults. Talented, motivated and insightful. I have experienced many dojos and am thrilled to have finally found a school where my entire family is safe,comfortable and learns while having fun.
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Hylton\'s ATA
Amount: $125.00 per month
Posted by: Christine9859 in Lafayette, IN.Posted: February 28th, 2012 06:02PM
Type: ATADojo or School: Dojo
We were encouraged to sign a years contract. I was not comfortable with the years commitment, but after seeing how much my child enjoyed the small class, I relented and signed. I wasn\'t informed of the $50 fee every other month for rank promotions, nor was I informed of the $280 cost for sparring gear. I found out the hard way, that a couple of weeks after we signed the contract, the owners decided to offer an awesome deal to all new students! "No contract to sign, free lessons, and the only fee was a $75 fee for rank promotions (IF you wanted to rank promote). If you weren\'t interested in promoting, no problem, you just don\'t have to pay. All of this would have been nice to know, the two weeks prior. Very shady business practices! Also, we were given a false sense of class sizes. Once they opened the new deal to the public (which they hid from us until I "accidentally" found out 3 1/2 months later), the class sizes grew considerably. It went from 3 kids in the class to 20!
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Louisiana Sport Taekwondo, LLC
Amount: $70.00 per month
Posted by: glivaudais in Metairie, LA.Posted: March 7th, 2012 05:03AM
Type: TaekwondoDojo or School: Louisiana Sport Taekwondo
WTF style Taekwondo & sport karate. Taught the the JCC - Metairie, La. No contract to sign to take classes. Tuition is $70/month if not a member of the JCC gym, and $60/month for gym members. Advance at own pace; test after earning 32 credits and fully prepared. Test fees are $50 for color belt tests and $100 for black belt test. Tournament participation required for advancement. Private & small group tutoring available. Instructors are National and International champions in Forms & Sparringn and the kids love them.
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Kyuki-do in Elgin, IL
Amount: $125.00 per month
Posted by: Karnidge in Elgin, IL.Posted: April 2nd, 2012 02:04PM
Type: Kyuki-doDojo or School: Kim's Black Belt Academy
This is a very good school in the Western Chicago suburbs. It costs $125.00 a month for classes 2x a week. If you join the "leadership program" you can attend unlimited classes per week and you also get to train weapons... this is an additional $50 a month. Uniforms are extra, $50 ea. Sparring equipment is extra, $200 for the kit which includes a uniform, sparring gear, 5 training weapons, and an equipment bag. Each test is $50 and I believe the price goes up for senior belt tests. It is certainly not cheap but a very reputable school.
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Ninjitsu
Amount: $50.00 per month
Posted by: Alexandrea in Staten Island, NY.Posted: May 6th, 2012 12:05PM
Type: NinjitsuDojo or School: Master Yuseff Mya Ru Ninjitsu Do
The $50 is for 3 months. You need to buy your own clothing and pads, but it is definitely worth it.
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