After months researching differnt styles and going to visit MA schools,I know i want to learn judo.The few schools judo schools i have visited are way over a $100 a month for 2 days a week for a hour each.One school had a belt fee of $80
and you test every 3 months for a new strip on your belt,black black test is $250.Another schools had mostly all teens and were just not serious at all,alot of playing around and the head teacher did no teaching at all.What has happened to MA schools in the last 20 years?Back then i never heard of contracts or belt testing fees.My next judo school to visit i hope is what i am looking for not too far of a drive,it is traditional judo,train only one hour a week,cost is $50 a month ,no contract,mostly all adults.I am just not sure how much i will learn doing one hour a week.About 6 months ago i took a few months of Japanesse karate,loved it,but could not afford the cost of it and all the extra gear i would have to buy from the school.i am in my late 40s and did most all my MA training in the mid 80s,and did boxing my last 2 years in high school,i stiil workout on heavy bag alot ,so i think i have ok striking skills,thas why i want to learn judo so bad,i have no grappling skill at all,throws and takedowns,joint locks and chokes and some ground skills i would love to learn.
My son is into BJJ i watch him train and there is no way i could do that style at least in his school,very hardcore.Anyone got any advice?I am in the south DFW texas area.Know any good teaches in my area?or bad ones? feel free to pm me
thanks,
james
