You Get What You Pay For!
Not all martial arts schools are created equal. Just as well, not all schools charge the same for their programs. You may just be paying too much, or too little, for your tuition.
Let's start with the "too little." And, yes, you could be paying too little for your training. There are a lot of after school programs, city programs, YMCA programs, etc. that offer a martial arts program on a budget. However, most of the time what you are getting, is a budget martial arts.
These programs are usually ran with limited class times, combined classes, limited material of what they can teach, and often led by someone doing martial arts as a hobby or part time. This is a great example of getting what you pay for.
Does Denny's have steaks? Of course they do. Are they cheaper than Outback Steakhouse? Much cheaper. Are they as good. Absolutely not. You get exactly what you pay for at both of these places.
Another way of looking at it is this. These programs are basically telling you what their program is worth. They are not worth industry standard tuition prices. Martial arts can be a priceless tool in your life, but only if you are learning from a professional, legitimate instructor, which are usually not found at these city and school programs.
What about paying too much? Although each school charges something different, there are industry standards just like any other type of business. Most legitimate schools charge between $90 and $160 for a single program, taking into consideration the area you live in.
Schools charging $175 - $200+ for a single program are most likely trying to accomplish one thing...make a lot of money. There's also the up-front cost. Again, it's standard for there to be an enrollment fee and uniform to purchase, however, there are some schools that will try to charge you for 3 years in advance, or demand first month, last month, and an incredibly expensive amount of gear to get started.
Bottom line, do not choose a martial arts school based on price. You should watch classes and ask if you can try a class out. Look at their websites, facebook pages, and twitter. Get a real sense of what and who they are and if it's the right fit for you. Then you can decide if the cost of tuition is worth the training.
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