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Great! We would love to have you as our student. And we will do everything in our power to help you achieve your goals! Simply book your SPECIAL OFFER and try out our program. What will I do? You will do martial arts! Kick, punch, yell, sweat, jump, lose weight, gain muscles, tone your body, learn to break boards, practice self-defense, meet exciting people, make new friends, improve your concentration, gain self-esteem, focus, increase your agility and stamina. You will learn to relax and calm your body when needed. You will start feeling better about yourself and much more. Am I too young or too old? Are you at least 3 years old? Good! You can do it! How many times a week should I train? 2x a week is recommended. Setting a schedule and being consistent is important to your advancement and goal accomplishment. It is better to do 2 classes every week than missing a week and then trying to make it up. Additionally, students that do not come to class consistently often feel out of place, and then do not want to come to class. Students that do come on a consistent basis feel better and actually look forward to coming to class. What do I wear? For your first class, simply wear comfortable workout clothes. Kids do well in their regular play clothes. You will receive a new uniform when you sign up for any of our programs. Additionally, we have SMA t-shirts for sale at our facility. Regular workout attire are our Taekwondo pants, SMA t-shirt, and belt. What will be expected from me? We expect our students to give their best effort. Technique at the early stages of training is not as important as your positive attitude. If a student tries hard and has a good attitude, they will develop better technique over time because they are listening and learning! When do I get a Black Belt? It is possible to become a 1st Degree Black Belt in about 3 years if you have consistent attendance and pass all testings successfully. However, it takes most people longer to attain that rank. Remember, the 1st Degree Black Belt is just a beginning, not the end, of serious training. A black belt indicates that the wearer is a serious student of the art. Can I just come to watch? Definitely! However, we recommend that you come in and actually try the class. It will be a fun experience, and you will get a better feel for it. Then you can decide whether you like it. 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