What You Need to Participate in Karate

What you need to participate in Karate:

First of all, you need to be physically able to participate. You must discuss with your Sensei any liabilities and limitations you may have. He may have a way around them in order for you to participate. For example, some dojos (training halls) have wheelchair students in their classes.

You must have a clear idea of what is expected of you in class. Uniforms, warm ups, sparring, training and breaks are all important to understand as all styles, and yes, all Sensei, are different in their approach to passing on their style of martial art.

You must be mentally prepared to leave it ALL behind you when you cross the threshold of the training hall. You must be willing to totally focus on what you are doing, not only to learn but to be safe and not get hurt or harm others just because you are thinking about work or the dentist.

Most styles charge fees for their lessons. There are bills to be paid and overhead to cover. Many have to have insurance due to the nature of their classes. Some hold classes in public areas and charge the minimum. Others are fancy and have expensive tutors and equipment that must be bought and so they pass that on to the student. It is up to you to pick out the style and place that is right for you.