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Getting Started

So you've decided that you want to get started with your training well below you'll find everything you need to know to get the ball rolling. A great decision that you won't regret.

If you haven't already scheduled and participated in a FREE TRIAL CLASS, it is strongly recommended that you do so before joining. While we don't require contracts, the act of joining is a personal investment in yourself and your time. Sensei McLaughlin believes that this decision shouldn't be entered into lightly.  You can quickly and easiler schedule your free trial class by clicking here.

If you have taken your trial class then you are truly ready. Registration is simple and easy. You can Download a registration form, compete it nad return it directly or bring it in on your first day along with a completed Automatic Payment Authorization Form (APAF) and we'll be all ready for your first day of classes. Just pick your day.

You can also simply call 704-596-3332  to let us know when you'd like to start.

Price & Costs

Standard Tuition:

$99.00 per month - No Contracts Required

This is not a per class rate, this is based on one month's membership and includes all classes which you qualify to attend (excludes special semnars etc)

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Registration Fee:

$75.00 (one time set up fee)

This includes your uniform and student handbook.

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AUTO PAY:

For your convenience we offer and encourage our Auto-Pay Program, which gives you the convenience of having your monthly tuition charged right to your credit or debit card on any date of your choosing. There's no additional costs, and you can avoid any late fees.

Thats it. It's that simple.

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FLEX Cards

$90.00 per card (6 classes)

The Flex card is designed for the adult student who is not looking for rank and will be attending fewer than 8 classes a month. a Flex Card can be purchased for $90.00 and will be punched each time you attend a class or a FIT workout and is good for 6 workouts. The cards are valid for 12 month, so if you only attend 3 classes in a month, you still have 3 more classes or workouts you can attend anytime in the next 12 months. 

Its a great way to go for those that are afraid of commitment.

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12month Enrollment

$89.00 per month or ($999.00 one time)

For those that have committed themselves to a goal of personal improvement and want to extend that improvement to their personal finances, we offer a 12 month enrollment agreement option. Sign up for 12 months and you'll pay only $89.00/month - saving $10.00 per month. If you pay in full for your enrollment you can save an additional $80 by paying just $999.00

Standard Tuition:

$99.00 per month - No Contracts Required

This is not a per class rate, this is based on one month's membership and includes all classes which you qualify to attend (excludes special semnars etc)

_____________________________________________________________________

Registration Fee:

$75.00 (one time set up fee)

This includes your uniform and student handbook.

____________________________________________________________________

AUTO PAY:

For your convenience we offer and encourage our Auto-Pay Program, which gives you the convenience of having your monthly tuition charged right to your credit or debit card on any date of your choosing. There's no additional costs, and you can avoid any late fees.

Thats it. It's that simple.

____________________________________________________________________

FLEX Cards

$90.00 per card (6 classes)

The Flex card is designed for the adult student who is not looking for rank and will be attending fewer than 8 classes a month. a Flex Card can be purchased for $90.00 and will be punched each time you attend a class or a FIT workout and is good for 6 workouts. The cards are valid for 12 month, so if you only attend 3 classes in a month, you still have 3 more classes or workouts you can attend anytime in the next 12 months. 

Its a great way to go for those that are afraid of commitment.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ 

12month Enrollment

$89.00 per month or ($999.00 one time)

For those that have committed themselves to a goal of personal improvement and want to extend that improvement to their personal finances, we offer a 12 month enrollment agreement option. Sign up for 12 months and you'll pay only $89.00/month - saving $10.00 per month. If you pay in full for your enrollment you can save an additional $80 by paying just $999.00

Other costs

Well we all know that all activities carry additional costs the longer that we stay involved with them and for good reason. However at Apex we try to control many of the costs upfront for new students until you determine how serious you are about it.

A study was done and it was determined that over the course of their career the average black belt has spent roughly $15,000 in training, equipment, travel, books and more. In the same study a survey was done where each black belt was asked if they were offered $500,000.00 to take a pill or undergo a treatment where all of their memories and skills were of the martial arts were removed would they take it. unanimously the answer was no.... and the answer didn't change as proposed amounts were increased to $1,000,000  and even $10,000,000. The point was that our experiences are worth far more than the money we spend to acheive them.  

Testing Fees: $50.00 paid in advance of the exam. (Yellow - Brown belt)

Association fees: $30.00 ($20 renewal) for registering with the American Okinawan Karate Association.(AOKA) the national standards board for Isshin Ryu Karate.

Sparring Gear: $75 (average) students may participate in sparring classes once they earn their Yellow belt, but are not required to participate. (however at green belt it is a requirement that all students study and participate in sparring so as to understand it and teach it later.)

Arnis Sticks $30/set - Sticks are a fundamental part of a student's training while we have sticks in-house for student's to borrow as needed, by orange belt or first green all student's should have their own set of sticks.  

Jo (short staff) $20 - required at orange belt the jo is a short staff made of rattan or oak - other materials are not recommended due to splintering

Bo (long staff) $30 - required at blue belt - the bo is the classic martial arts weapon and is the height of the user. (a case will generally cost about $10 additional and is highly recommended)

Gear bag $30 (average) - to help students stat organized a good gear bag is recommended - on with a length of at least 26" is a grat idea because it will allow room for weapons

Tonfa $25/pair - required at 2nd green - tonfa are specialized training weapons

Sai $70/pair - required at purple belt - sai are highly personal weapons and are very good when shared. A case id definitely recommended an will run around $15.00 

Tournaments $60 (average) - while we are not a "competition" school, we will generally attend a couple tournaments a year for fun. Students are not required to attend tournaments in general, but should participate in at least one tournament by blue belt.

Seminars $40 (average) - Apex offers a number of seminar opportunities to its students some may be as little as $15.00 while others could be $60.00 the only thing that's for sure, is that it's always a great experience.  

 

 

Well we all know that all activities carry additional costs the longer that we stay involved with them and for good reason. However at Apex we try to control many of the costs upfront for new students until you determine how serious you are about it.

A study was done and it was determined that over the course of their career the average black belt has spent roughly $15,000 in training, equipment, travel, books and more. In the same study a survey was done where each black belt was asked if they were offered $500,000.00 to take a pill or undergo a treatment where all of their memories and skills were of the martial arts were removed would they take it. unanimously the answer was no.... and the answer didn't change as proposed amounts were increased to $1,000,000  and even $10,000,000. The point was that our experiences are worth far more than the money we spend to acheive them.  

Testing Fees: $50.00 paid in advance of the exam. (Yellow - Brown belt)

Association fees: $30.00 ($20 renewal) for registering with the American Okinawan Karate Association.(AOKA) the national standards board for Isshin Ryu Karate.

Sparring Gear: $75 (average) students may participate in sparring classes once they earn their Yellow belt, but are not required to participate. (however at green belt it is a requirement that all students study and participate in sparring so as to understand it and teach it later.)

Arnis Sticks $30/set - Sticks are a fundamental part of a student's training while we have sticks in-house for student's to borrow as needed, by orange belt or first green all student's should have their own set of sticks.  

Jo (short staff) $20 - required at orange belt the jo is a short staff made of rattan or oak - other materials are not recommended due to splintering

Bo (long staff) $30 - required at blue belt - the bo is the classic martial arts weapon and is the height of the user. (a case will generally cost about $10 additional and is highly recommended)

Gear bag $30 (average) - to help students stat organized a good gear bag is recommended - on with a length of at least 26" is a grat idea because it will allow room for weapons

Tonfa $25/pair - required at 2nd green - tonfa are specialized training weapons

Sai $70/pair - required at purple belt - sai are highly personal weapons and are very good when shared. A case id definitely recommended an will run around $15.00 

Tournaments $60 (average) - while we are not a "competition" school, we will generally attend a couple tournaments a year for fun. Students are not required to attend tournaments in general, but should participate in at least one tournament by blue belt.

Seminars $40 (average) - Apex offers a number of seminar opportunities to its students some may be as little as $15.00 while others could be $60.00 the only thing that's for sure, is that it's always a great experience.  

 

 

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A survey was conducting in which black belts were asked if they were offered $500,000.00 to ... undergo a treatment which would remove all memories of their training... Would they accept it?

Unanimously the answer was NO.... and the answer didn't change as proposed amounts were increased to $1,000,000  and even $10,000,000...

The point was that our experiences are worth far more than the money we spend to achieve them.  

A survey was conducting in which black belts were asked if they were offered $500,000.00 to ... undergo a treatment which would remove all memories of their training... Would they accept it?

Unanimously the answer was NO.... and the answer didn't change as proposed amounts were increased to $1,000,000  and even $10,000,000...

The point was that our experiences are worth far more than the money we spend to achieve them.  

 

Apex Martial Arts, Inc

8715 Sidney Circle Suite 600 - Charlotte, NC - 28269

info@apexkarate.com

Apex Martial Arts, Inc

8715 Sidney Circle Suite 600 - Charlotte, NC - 28269

info@apexkarate.com