FAQ
About students:
What does “Family Martial Arts” mean?
One of the things that makes Tucson Chayon-Ryu different from many other martial arts schools is that we don’t separate students by age for our classes. All ages and levels train together for at least some portion of every class, which makes our school ideal for families that want to learn martial arts together. We have students who train on their own, too! But our family-friendly teaching style is one of the things that sets us apart, which is why we’ve chosen to highlight it.
What ages do you teach?
Students aged six and above. We’ll consider accepting younger students if they can demonstrate the ability to pay attention and take direction from someone other than their parents.
Do I need to be physically fit in order to train?
No. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to increase your fitness as you learn.
I have a disability – can I learn martial arts?
Absolutely. It is our philosophy that martial arts should be for everyone, and we’ll make an effort to accommodate students with disabilities. Email, call, or show up for one of our classes, let us know what your needs are, and we’ll find a way to make training work for you.
About classes:
Where are you located?
210 W. 5th Street. You can click here for a map. Look for the Aikido of Tucson (our friendly landlords) sign.
What times are your classes?
We have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 pm, and on Saturdays from 1-2 pm.
How much do classes cost?
We charge a one-time registration fee of $25 per student, and monthly fees are $50 for a single student or $90 for a family (we define “family” pretty broadly. Just ask if you’re not sure whether your group qualifies).
So, for example, a student training alone would pay $75 her first month, and $50 every month after that. A family of four would pay $190 their first month, and $90 every month after that.
Do I have to sign a contract for a certain number of months of classes?
No. Students pay their fees on a monthly basis with no contracts.
About our teachers:
Are you insured?
Yes.
How much experience do your teachers have?
It takes a minimum of five years to earn a black belt in Chayon-Ryu, and all of our classes are supervised by at least one black belt. Our most senior instructors have over twenty years of training experience.
Learning to teach is an integral part of training for students in Chayon-Ryu after they earn their purple belts, which means that all of our teachers have been specifically trained to teach our techniques. Knowing how to do something doesn’t always mean knowing how to teach others to do it – we make sure that our teachers are qualified for both.