More questions about Fight Class

Frequently when I recommend Fight Class to students, they raise the following questions:

1. Should I come to Fight Class if I'm a white belt? Yes. There are often other white belts there. In fact, we even have had some of our women's fitness class members there. This class is truly for all levels, from just beginning to advanced.

2. What if I'm not very fit? Again, Fight Class is for all fitness levels. Every exercise we do can be modified. If you're not very fit, you really need this class!

3. I'm in great shape, and I'm worried that Fight Class will be too easy. Should I bother coming? Definitely. Each exercise, drill, and activity we do can be "ramped up" to make it more challenging.

4. Why should I come if there is no one there for me to spar or grapple? At least half the class involves no contact. As far as the other half, if there is no one there for you to partner with, we have alternative activities. For example, we keep our women's fitness students and white belts busy the entire hour even though they do not do any contact.

5. Don't you think I'm too young or too old for Fight Class? If you are in our Keichu Ryu Karate program or in our women's fitness program, you are just the right age.

6. Is there anyone who shouldn't come to Fight Class? Yes. This class is really not designed for our Kid-Karate students. However, everyone else in our dojo would greatly benefit.

7. What is the difference between Fight Class and Fighting Friday? There are several differences:

1. Fight Class is a fitness workout, based on the same sort of training that many MMA fighters receive. It also includes sparring and grappling, with instruction, for those students who are ready for contact training.
2. Fighting Friday is a competitive event. We always have grappling and point sparring. Sometimes we may include chanbara, continuous sparring, ippon kumite, or some other event. We try to match students as fairly as possible. Winners in each division receive a medal.
   
3. Fight Class is designed for all Keichu Ryu students and women's fitness program members.
4. Fighting Friday is open to Kid-Karate students and Keichu Ryu students.
   
5. Fight Class is held two to three times per month, on Fridays, usually at 7:00 pm
6. Fighting Friday is held every two to three months.
   

8. What does Fight Class cost? Fight Class is FREE for BasicPlus and BlackBelt Track members. It is also included in the cost for our women's fitness classes. For Basic members, it is only $10 per class. If you want to attend regularly (e.g., more than twice per month) it will really be a savings to upgrade to BasicPlus.

9. What else do I need to know about Fight Class? Read:

• What to bring to Fight Class
• Are you getting stronger?
• Preparing for an upcoming belt test
• Class schedule and info