Frequently Asked Questions
Why Train at Karate West?
Because we care. At Karate West in Fort Collins we believe that our purpose is to share with others how much fun it is to learn something new each day and to continually strive for excellence; to understand how life is better for everyone when we demonstrate respect for ourselves and others.
We do this through well-rounded training in our martial arts classes for kids and adults. By well-rounded, we mean that there must be balance in the study of different aspects of martial arts, as for a good life there must be balance in development of body, mind, and spirit; and balance in spiritual life, family, career and play.
All of our instructors have trained with us for many years, all are black belt adults (some teens may assist, but anyone in charge of class is an adult). We care about our students; we care about our martial art and passing it on; we care about attention to detail. We are an established business, as we have been here since 1978. We are active in giving back to the community and we are now training the 3rd generation of students in some families. We are a family business, and a family-oriented business, with students ranging in age from 4 years through retired adults. The different age groups train separately so that we can better meet the unique needs of each age and experience level, but we do encourage entire families to be involved, and many are.
How many students are usually in each group class?
There are generally 6-20 students per class. That keeps the energy high and gives you an opportunity to work with a variety of training partners. In peewee classes, we divide the class into groups of about 5 children per instructor to make sure the younger children have plenty of individual attention.
Will there be other beginners in my class?
For the kids, there are always beginners in class, as the classes are split by experience levels. For the teens and adults, there will likely be other beginners, but not always in every class. Working with more advanced students can be really great; the advanced students are always eager to help you!
How many classes should I attend each week?
We have classes six days a week, but most of our members attend two classes per week and see great results. Our peewee students usually start with attending one class per week, working their way up to 2x per week as they move toward growing into the "big kids" group.
Do I need to "get in shape" before I start your classes?
A common misunderstanding is that you need to be “in shape” before starting any martial arts training. This is completely false. Our classes are designed to allow our members to train “at their own pace” while, at the same time, giving the advanced student the opportunity to challenge themselves.
Where are your classes located?
Our address is 3725 S Mason St., in MidTown Fort Collins, one block south of Horsetooth Road, one block west of College Ave.
How do I get started?
You can get started by calling us directly at the school at 970.223.5566 or click on the button below!
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