Frequently Asked Questions
If you can not find an answer to your question below or need more clarification, please contact us.
1. Do I have to fight?
2. Will I get hurt?
3. Martial Arts is for kids, isn't it?
4. Do kids and adults train together?
5. Do I need to get in shape first?
6. Do Martial Arts teach kids to fight?
7. What is the difference between Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do etc..?
Do I have to fight?
Arashi-Do has trained many Regional, National and even World champions, and we takes pride in being a competive school. However many of our students train for fun, fitness, self defense, and or for a leisure and social activity.
Tournaments and competitions of any sort are not manditory.
Will I get hurt?
Arashi-Do instructors all understand that all people have the desire to be in great shape, learn how to defend themselves, and at the same time avoid injury. Our workouts have a proven safety record that will enable you to train in a safe, fun, and controlled class setting.
Martial Arts is for kids, isn't it?
Martial Arts is for anyone who wants to learn. We have had 3 year old kids up to adults. We have people well into their 40's achieve black belt, along with a level of fitness, flexibility and health they never have experienced.
Do kids and adults train together?
Most all of our programs are seperated by age and experience, although some Arashi-Do locations offer family classes. Adults train with adults, children with children. Advanced students and beginner students are seperate as well.
Do I need to get in shape first?
No. One of the main goals of our classes is to get you into shape. It doesn't matter where you are starting from it matters where you are going. Call us and we can set you up on a plan to reach you goals.
Do Martial Arts teach kids to fight?
At first that may seem true. In actuality Martial Arts teach kids how not to fight. Once children are armed with self confidence they don't feel the need to bully, or respond to bullies. We teach non-violent conflict resolution first, physical self defense second.
What is the difference between Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do etc..?
The differences are small and great at the same time. To the average practicioner there isn't much difference. The main thing to look for, especially with children, is how the instructor's teach and how they relate to the students. Our advice is wherever you go take a trial class and talk to the instructors. Look around and trust your gut.