The chart below collects some basic ‘us versus them’ facts and figures to help students and potential students understand the benefits of being a FKKCORG student. Our karate school is quite unique in the Calgary business community but it’s not always obvious why. It’s difficult to explain to the uninitiated the difference between classic karate and the generic ‘martial arts schools’ that dominate the market. Hopefully, this chart gives you an idea:
| FEATURE | THEM | US |
| Estimated annual cost of involvement (per person) |
$2000+ |
$1200-1500 |
| Classes per week |
1-2 | up to 7 |
| Exam fees |
$50 – $1200 |
$40.00 |
| First uniform | $95 – 150 |
FREE |
| NO Term contracts |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO Sign-up fees |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO Annual dues |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO NSF fees |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO EXTRA COST for weapons instruction requires |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO EXTRA COST for tournament training |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO front desk / sales people |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO kids teach classes |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO fund-raising / extra donations solicited |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO ‘martial arts’ |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO Fighting or ‘sparring’ in regular classes |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO games in classes, only karate |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO branded uniforms (ie. no advert on backs) |
❌ | ✔ |
| Senior instructor teaches all classes |
❌ | ✔ |
| Teaches old fashioned karate |
❌ | ✔ |
| Small classes |
❌ | ✔ |
| Custom built wood floor (rather than rubber mats) |
❌ | ✔ |
| Self defense oriented karate |
❌ | ✔ |
| NO costly “upgrades” |
❌ | ✔ |
| Online registration |
❌ | ✔ |
| Fixed days/times for classes |
❌ | ✔ |
| Separate classes for beginner/advanced students |
❌ | ✔ |