1. Does the school provide a history of the style and school (lineage)?
CMAA = Yes
2. How many years has the school been open, and how long at the same location?
CMAA = OVER 20 YEARS
3. How many years has the head instructor been over the school?
CMAA= 20 YEARS
4. Is there a standard belt level a student must reach before being allowed to be an instructor?
CMAA = YES
5. Does the system require certification to teach, and periodic reviews to re-certify?
CMAA = YES
6. Is First Aid certification required as part of instructor certification?
CMAA= YES
7. Does reaching First Degree Black Belt automatically qualify one to be a certified instructor?
CMAA = NO
8. Are instructors held accountable to an organization, board of directors, or other governing body?
CMAA= YES
9. Does the system require an apprenticeship program before allowing an instructor to open a school by him/herself?
CMAA = YES
10. Does the school have a family-friendly atmosphere?
CMAA = YES
11. Does the school have a code of ethics for instructors (example: intolerance for improper language, alcohol or drug use, etc.)
CMAA = YES
12. Does the school or system teach more than just combat or self-defense.
(life skill, moral character and social responsibility)
CMAA= YES
13. Does the school provide a list of all fees and testing costs?
CMAA = YES
14. What are you looking for in a Martial Arts school? (fitness, self defense, fighting techniques, sport karate, etc.)
Choosing A Martial Arts School
Here at CMAA we think that these things should be considered when looking to join a Martial Arts school or program.
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