How
do I enroll my child?
Parents may contact the
school regarding
enrolling their child
anytime throughout the
year.
The intended student may
take part in a free trial
class. Following the
trial class the parent
and intended student will
speak with the Head
Instructor or Program
Director to answer
any questions and for
enrollment into the RMA
program.
Can
I afford the lessons?
RMA believes every person
should have the
opportunity to
participate in the
martial arts.
Tuition is based on
planned student
attendance giving
families the ability to
have RMA
programs fit into their
family budget. Tuition
for one class per week is
lower compared to
tuition for three classes
per week.
Students who attend
regular karate classes
twice a week reaching red
belt level at RMA
are upgraded to the
MASTERS CLUB membership
allowing them to attend
unlimited
classes at no extra fee.
(restrictions may apply.)
How
big is the class?
At RMA we believe in
personal attention,
especially when you are
just starting out in the
martial arts. All of our
beginner classes (white
or white/yellow) have a
student teacher ratio
of 6:1. All other classes
have a student teacher
ratio of 12:1.
What
style of martial arts
does RMA Karate Centres
teach?
We teach Karate for
Japanese, Okinawan,
Korean and Chinese
martial arts. Our styles
include Shotokan,
Goju-Ryu, Chito-Ryu and
more. RMA is also proud
to instruct in the
Chinese martial art
Wushu. Both a recreation
and competitive program
is available.
How
long will it take to
master the martial arts?
It takes many years to
master the martial arts
but important lessons are
learned every step
of the way.
How
long will it take to get
my Black Belt?
It takes an average of 4
to 6 years for an adult
to attain Black Belt
level and at most times
a little longer for
children. You cannot
achieve your Black Belt
until you are a minimum
of
16 years old although
younger students may
become Junior Black Belts
at an earlier age.
Will
my child want to fight if
he joins?
Some believe the martial
arts to be violent and
aggressive because of how
it is portrayed
on television and in the
movies. Martial arts
subdues the overly
aggressive, hyperactive
child and draws out the
more passive, introverted
child.
Don't
you have to be young and
strong to begin training?
You can start training at
any age. Everyone works
at their own level. This
is true no matter
what belt you attain. Safety
is our number one concern and if
an exercise or activity
hurts or
feels uncomfortable, you
are not required to do
it.
Will
my child take what she
learns to hurt someone?
Students are taught never
to practice on their
brother, sister,
neighbour, and especially
on
anyone in the school
yard. Martial Arts is for
self-defense, not
fighting. The very last
thing
a student should do is
enter into a fight. If
they can find a way out
of a confrontation they
should do so.
Can
parents stay and watch
during class?
Parents are always
encouraged to stay and
watch.
Are
you involved in the
comimunity?
RMA Karate Centres
believes in community
involvement. We
participate in charity
events
in the community
throughoutthe year and
welcome our students to
be part of our community
involvement.
Method
of Payment
RMA accepts cash,
personal cheque and
online credit card
payments for payment of
membership tuition.
Refunds due to lack of
attendance are not
provided however
memberships may be put on
hold due to medical
reasons. For more
detailed information
about RMA memberships and
our policies please
contact us at (705)716-8014.
Tax
Receipts?
Parents may use cancelled
cheques, receipts
provided when cash
payments are made or
bank statements for
income tax purposes.
If a parent requests a
full year receipt or a
replacement receipt one
will be provided with
an administration fee of
$35 current
members
and $50
non-current
members.
