Weeekend classes?

[IcemanSK]

I'm curious how many of you have classes on Saturdays &/or Sundays. My classes are during the week, but I've trained at a few schools who had Saturday classes. Some schools don't so the instructor can rest &/or go to tournaments. I've heard of a few schools that train on Sundays, also. (Including one's held in churches).

Do you have weekends classes? On Saturday? Sunday? Both? Why or why not?

[Brian R. VanCise]

I really enjoy teaching private lesson's on the weekends. (keeps me feeling young http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/icons/icon6.gif) Teaching privates also gives me alot of flexibility in changing the times if something comes up like one of my kid's having a soccer game, etc.

[jdinca]

We're open from 10-12 on Saturday's. On Sundays a few instructors usually show up to work out but the school isn't open.

[crushing]

I have two classes on Sunday. It works out well because no many other things are scheduled for Sundays.

[MJS]

I'm curious how many of you have classes on Saturdays &/or Sundays. My classes are during the week, but I've trained at a few schools who had Saturday classes. Some schools don't so the instructor can rest &/or go to tournaments. I've heard of a few schools that train on Sundays, also. (Including one's held in churches).

Do you have weekends classes? On Saturday? Sunday? Both? Why or why not?

My Kenpo and Arnis instructors both hold Saturday classes. From time to time I'll get together with one of my instructors on a Sunday for an hour or two.

Mike

[jks9199]

I'll teach or hold clinics/seminars or work individually with students on weekends. For example, I've taken my students camping to concentrate for a couple of days on basics, or I might bring in someone with expertise in something to teach it on a Saturday.

[ArmorOfGod]

My instructor hold classes on Saturday morning from 9 to 11. I do not.
Also, I would NEVER have classes on Sundays. I might workout with a friend at the park between church services, but I would not teach and I certainly would not have any meet at my building.

AoG

[fnorfurfoot]

I teach a couple of privates on Saturdays before my regular classes that run from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. I usually hold my tests after 3:00 on Saturdays as well.

[stickarts]

We have Saturday normal classes and do private lessons and special events on Sundays.

[Brandon Fisher]

Yes we do have Saturday classes. One morning class and then Open mat from Noon - 4pm and tai Chi from 4 -5pm.

[Kacey]

Our monthly black belt class are usually on Saturdays, from 9-11 - but today there was a red and black belt testing, so it was moved to tomorrow. Seminars are generally on weekends too.

[Laurentkd]

Our tournament/demo team trains on Saturday from 10am-12pm. That way when a tournament or demo comes up only their class is canceled (and they are at the event anyway). We also have testings, seminars, or other special events on Saturdays in the afternoon. We used to have normal Saturday classes, but they had to be canceled to often for the above, or just because kids have so many other Saturday activities (soccer games, baseball games, etc) and most adults want to spend the time with their family.

[Grenadier]

We hold Saturday classes at the dojos. One is dedicated to kata work, another is dedicated to kumite work, and the third is a dedicated kobudo class.

The way I see it, it's a good thing to have, since there are some folks who simply can't make it to all of the classes that they want to take during the weekday. Work, school, family obligations, etc., can all interfere with a training schedule, and it's awfully nice to have those classes available on Saturdays.

Since I teach a good number of those classes, I see it as a good thing, since it keeps me out of trouble on Friday nights, knowing that I have to wake up relatively early, to get to the dojo. :)

The only time we don't have Saturday classes, is if we have a special event, such as a tournament that we host, or other dojo functions similar involved to that scale.

[IWishToLearn]

I'm curious how many of you have classes on Saturdays &/or Sundays. My classes are during the week, but I've trained at a few schools who had Saturday classes. Some schools don't so the instructor can rest &/or go to tournaments. I've heard of a few schools that train on Sundays, also. (Including one's held in churches).

Do you have weekends classes? On Saturday? Sunday? Both? Why or why not?
My regularly scheduled classes are Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I work, my students work, that was the best available schedule.

[Sukerkin]

We train on Saturday afternoon's with an option of a couple of hours Sunday morning (which I'm ashamed to say I've never taken adavantage of, excusing myself that it's really a karate rather than an iaido session :o).

Gradings and seminars tend to be all-day Sunday affairs.

[loyalonehk]

I teach Sat & Sun mornings outside (rain or shine) from 0930-1200. I have done this for several years and will continue to do so. All of my students are active duty military (at this time). I dont charge much for lessons (mostly blood, sweat and tears). The ones that show up regularly, in all types of weather and after Fri/Sat evening activities, I consider my loyal students.

Here's my "Dirty Dozen" Two have been awarded Purple Hearts for injuries received during combat while deployed to Iraq and all the Warriors here are have earned Combat Action ribbons for various reasons while fighting the War on Terror. Im proud of each and every one! ;)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/loyalonehk/KAJUPITEASTOHANA.jpg

[terryl965]

We have saturday morning classes Sundays are for privates and family training time alone from the masses

[chinto01]

We do not teach Saturday classes as we keep that open for seminars and extra training.

In the spirit of bushido!

Rob

[Bigshadow]

I teach a class on Saturdays from 1330 til 1530 or later, in a local park under some huge oak trees. :) It is a great connection with nature. We usually go over what we are doing in our regular class with my instructor.

[Bigshadow]

I teach Sat & Sun mornings outside (rain or shine) from 0930-1200. I have done this for several years and will continue to do so. All of my students are active duty military (at this time). I dont charge much for lessons (mostly blood, sweat and tears). The ones that show up regularly, in all types of weather and after Fri/Sat evening activities, I consider my loyal students.

Here's my "Dirty Dozen" Two have been awarded Purple Hearts for injuries received during combat while deployed to Iraq and all the Warriors here are have earned Combat Action ribbons for various reasons while fighting the War on Terror. Im proud of each and every one! ;)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u171/loyalonehk/KAJUPITEASTOHANA.jpg

That is awesome! :cool:

[Shotochem]

Hats off to you and more importantly your dirty dozen. The military folks don't get as much appreciation as they deserve. :bow:

My current instructor who is currently in the reserves holds classes on both Sat and Sunday with a couple of early AM classes during the week in addition to the weeknight classes @ 8 or 9pm. It's great for us guys who work and have a family.

-Marc-

[loyalonehk]

Hats off to you and more importantly your dirty dozen. The military folks don't get as much appreciation as they deserve. :bow:

My current instructor who is currently in the reserves holds classes on both Sat and Sunday with a couple of early AM classes during the week in addition to the weeknight classes @ 8 or 9pm. It's great for us guys who work and have a family.

-Marc-

:ultracool I appreciate your comments and will pass on the appreciation to the Warriors. Please pass on my respects to your teacher. It takes a country working together to get through times such as these. On a side note: I have been able to see how the MA's in general can help our members that are struggling with PTSD. :ultracool

V/R,
Dean
"Semper Fidelis - Semper Fortis"

[Carol]

Hats off to you and more importantly your dirty dozen. The military folks don't get as much appreciation as they deserve. :bow:



Aye, what he said. Thanks to all of you. :asian:

[Kacey]

Hats off to you and more importantly your dirty dozen. The military folks don't get as much appreciation as they deserve. :bow:

All too true. :asian:

[IcemanSK]

I can only add my agreement & a hearty "Thank you, Gentlemen" to what has been said.