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Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!
Member since 7/05 15652 total posts
Name: Melissa
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What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
Emily has always had interest in taking Karate classes but lately she has been asking about it a LOT.
She currently does Girl Scouts, Dance, and Religion Class but religion is over at the end of March so I thought it would be OK to take on another activity. She'd still only have activities 3 days a week this way, which is what we have grown used to.
I asked a few friends whose kids take Karate lessons and they all ranged from $130-147 a month! I thought this was kinda crazy! We pay $48/month for her dance class, and I can't afford over $200 a month in activities, or another activity that is 3x the cost of the dance that she is currently in.
I do not want her to quit dance to make room for Karate, because she's been doing it for 2 years now and she's doing well with it.
Are all Karate schools priced this way? Any more affordable options out there?
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Posted 2/28/12 9:18 AM |
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BargainMama
LIF Adult
Member since 5/09 15657 total posts
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
It was around that price when we were looking a while ago. They usually go to more than one class a week though.
I would look through the town or YMCA. They typically do one day a week and the price is less.
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Posted 2/28/12 9:22 AM |
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maybesoon
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
Yes it is pricey. Ds 2 will start next year and it will be 3 k for the both of them per year
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Posted 2/28/12 10:15 AM |
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BellaRock
I am all the Me I will ever Be
Member since 5/06 9746 total posts
Name: She who shall remain nameless
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
The place DS used to go too, this was 3 or more years ago, used to charge $75 a month. I just looked them up and now it's $109 a month w. unlimited classes and free uniform.
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Posted 2/28/12 12:41 PM |
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Michelle
My Little Yankee Fans
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
Where we go if you do 6 months it is $525 for white, yellow and orange belts. You make 3 payments of 187.50 for that.
3 months is a little bit more each month.
They go two times a week.
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Posted 2/28/12 2:41 PM |
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yaji617
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/06 586 total posts
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
We pay $130 a month for Tae kwon do and he's only yellow belt.
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Posted 3/2/12 12:48 PM |
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OffWithHerHead23
Keep passing the open windows
Member since 10/06 3627 total posts
Name: Meaghan
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
We had signed DS for karate a few years ago, not realizing that the $110 a month price skyrocketed to $189 a month after 3 months!! Needless to say he didn't stay a fourth month.
I think the pricing is out of control.
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Posted 3/2/12 1:43 PM |
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ny55angel
car seat tech & geek :-)
Member since 2/06 4346 total posts
Name: P
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Re: What is up with Karate Class Pricing?
I don't know where you are, but when I was younger I did karate through the PAL (police activity league) maybe do a search online and see if there is something around you. Also, i know the town of hempstead does a karate program sometimes. Maybe check what ever township you live in .
And I agree....pricing is CRAZY!!! Same for summer camp/activities!!
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Posted 3/2/12 3:28 PM |
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