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Membership information - Southside Dojo
DOJO MEMBERSHIP
Southside Dojo offers memberships at both Portage and Three Rivers locations.  Members have a primary location and pay the dues established for that location at that location.  Members of either location may visit the other location for training.  Dues are paid to the instructor of the primary style for that student, to ensure ease of book-keeping. 

CONTRACTS
We don't have them. Simply put, you are NOT bound to anything with us - you are here because you want to be and that's how we want it to be. We are over 120 members strong and growing, we don't need a waiver to keep you; the instructors, classes, and top notch facilities will do that. All we ask is that you complete a membership & insurance form.

FEES
What you should expect to pay at Southside Dojo?

  • $35 per month for a dojo membership. Membership gives you access to all of the martial arts offered at Southside Dojo (with the exception of Yoga)
  • Annual membership dues for the dojo are $10/year.  This provides dojo-specific insurance, which covers liability and excessive medical costs, protecting you, the dojo, the instructors, and all the other students.  This renews every June adn is due then or in your first month of training.
  • Depending on the martial art that you will be practicing, you will need to participate in the insurance program & the relevant association dues for that arts.
    • For Judo, a membership to USJA costs $40 per year
    • For Shobudo Jujitsu, association membership is $30 per year.
    • For Karate or Kobudo, association costs are around $60 per year
  • Promotion fees are required and vary widely depending on the art, but usually start between $10 - $20 for the first promotion.
  • Some arts require a uniform otherwise known as a gi. Costs generally range between $50 and $100. We have some available through the dojo at reasonable prices or you can purchase your gi separately online, after consulting with the instructor.

 

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