and fun

Things are looking bright for the Karate Club. We need to be able to pay the gym fees. We also have to pay membership for the Japan Karate Association and Karate BC.

It isn't a lot of money, but we were down to only three people, including myself. No way we could make it work.

Posters went up and seemed to get a response. A bunch of folks showed up to try.

It isn't my intention to sell them a bill of goods, so I told them not to pay until they've had two trial lessons.

What has been the result? Our three increased to five with the return of two old friends, and we also have five brand new beginners.

It looks like we number ten souls. That will work.

It also makes for a nice learning environment. Tonight for part of the class I had the old folks paired up with the new ones to teach them a technique. Both groups enjoyed it.

There is also a chance we can move to a no-fee area at the high school. This would not only eliminate any tightness of money, it would allow lower fees. The space might become available due in part to our providing training to school district students. Six of our members are students. I hope this works out.

Our plan is to charge as little as possible, while providing quality training.

And have fun....don't forget the fun.