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Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
So...here's what happened. I went with DH and the kids to a neighborhood Street Fair and put my son's name in a raffle to win a month free of Karate lessons. Well, turns out we won. That is both the good and bad news.
Good news is- my son absolutely LOVES it...and so do I. The sensei (who is mighty good looking might I add) teaches the kids about stangers (Stranger Danger), self-defense, proper stances, counting and words in Japanese, falling techniques...blah, blah, blah...but that's JUST the physical stuff.
What I LOVED is the life lessons he teaches the kids- about eating right, respecting your parents/ teachers/ family/ friends, discipline, to never give up, to love yourself. Oh my G*d...this guy gives me the chills. He's like a motivational speaker for kids. And they REALLY listen. He's loud, and fun, and the kids love him!!
So of course, I signed him up for a year.
Here's the bad part-
It's 3 days a week (I'm exhausted already) AND
it's almost...$2,000!!
Ya know what though...the uniform is so flippin cute (see pics), he LOVES it...and if my son takes away some of these life lessons...it's worth it and more!!!
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MrsJ
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
WOW that's a lot of money! But he looks so cute in his uniform!
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| Posted 10/4/06 10:24 AM |
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IrishTracy
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
So cute. I wanted Patrick to do a karate class. And my husband was like are you nuts. It's so expensive.
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| Posted 10/4/06 11:38 AM |
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KPtoys
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
$2000 a year?? I hope. For 3x a week thats not too bad. Hes adorable!
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| Posted 10/4/06 11:53 AM |
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Moehick
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
$$ but worth it...karate teaches so much...he looks adorable
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| Posted 10/4/06 11:55 AM |
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cloddy
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
$2k a week? a month? a year?
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| Posted 10/4/06 12:29 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
So cute! I know it is a very expensive sport. My brother began when he was about 5 and he is now a 2nd degree black belt. You also have to pay for the tests and certificates.
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| Posted 10/4/06 12:31 PM |
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joenick
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
I'm sorry...it's $2000 for the year (calendar, not school). So it's actually alot of classes. But man...my mom used to think my dance classes were expensive when I was little- $10 a week! Darn inflation!
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| Posted 10/4/06 12:57 PM |
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
he is super cute!
I think its worth it! Its only about $13 a class.
As long he still enjoys it 6 months from now
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| Posted 10/4/06 1:39 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
OH how adorable !!!!!!
We're debating whether to start soccer or karate or gymnastics or what, he loves everything
that sensei sounds amazing!!! are you in suffolk?? you can fm me the place if youre anywhere near smithtown! 
your son looks adorable!
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| Posted 10/4/06 3:08 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
Sounds pricelss to me (and you're right he is so flippin' cute  ).
I'd like to know where the place is too, if you don't mind. There are a few in my town but yours sounds TERRIFIC!
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| Posted 10/4/06 3:27 PM |
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
He's so adorable, and when you calculate it, I guess it's not so bad after all.
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| Posted 10/4/06 3:32 PM |
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JTK
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
my son has been doing karate for 2 years now and although it is expensive especially since now he does sparring as well ( which is separate) it is a great program for him and well worth every penny. i pay 160 a month. it has taught him respect, responsibility, self esteem among so many other things! here's some pics. he will test for his brown belt in three weeks!!!!  
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| Posted 10/4/06 4:48 PM |
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joenick
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
Posted by nrthshgrl
Sounds pricelss to me (and you're right he is so flippin' cute ).
I'd like to know where the place is too, if you don't mind. There are a few in my town but yours sounds TERRIFIC!
The name of the place where my son goes is called New Generation Karate. It is in Franklin Square on Hempstead Turnpike.
The sensei is Awesome!!!! (He's really cute too...just an FYI )
We just came back from today's lesson and he did this whole thing about "Stranger Danger" and what to do if a stranger approaches, and what to say, and how to say it. The kids weren't scared but took it seriously.
I really can't say enough good things about this school. It is amazing what they are teaching these little ones. It is so great for them.
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| Posted 10/4/06 6:09 PM |
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joenick
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
Posted by JTK
my son has been doing karate for 2 years now and although it is expensive especially since now he does sparring as well ( which is separate) it is a great program for him and well worth every penny. i pay 160 a month. it has taught him respect, responsibility, self esteem among so many other things! here's some pics. he will test for his brown belt in three weeks!!!! IMAGE IMAGE
Wow...that's a lot of belts! Good for him!! It is such a great motivational and self-esteem booster for kids. We love it. Looks like your son does too!
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| Posted 10/4/06 6:10 PM |
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4monkeys
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
oh darn, way too far west for us  but sounds great
Kristi - your son looks adorable!
at what age does karate start ? 4 ?
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| Posted 10/4/06 6:38 PM |
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JTK
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Re: Woah! Start saving your $$ for Karate lessons!! Pics included
my school starts as young as three. they are called little karate masters. when they turn 6 they go into the junior black belt program. here's a pic from sparring tonight. sorry it's dark!
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