"2"^^ . "1"^^ . "2013-05-01T00:00:00"^^ . "Where do I start?\nThe instructors are great, but go a bit too easy on the kids, especially with regards to earning their belts...\nOtherwise, my main objection to this place is the cost. The first 6 months are $100/mo for each child (no discount for the 2nd; but the rest of the family is free after that) and every 8 weeks your child graduates (whether you think they really deserve it or not--let's face it, you can't \"hold them back\" if the rest of the class, including their brother, is moving on) and each graduation carries a $50 - $80 fee (for each child). Oh, and then there is the gear that is required: $40 for gloves; $40 for foot gear; $50 for a foam bat that can be made for $5 (but are not ATA approved, so you can't use them in class). All of this times 2 for my two boys.\nThen, on top of that, they are strongly encouraged to switch from the \"basic\" $100/month class to the \"weapons\" training $150/month class with even more weapons and gear to buy and tournaments to enter (don't forget those belt ceremonies every 8 weeks!)\n\nUnbelievable that anyone could truly afford this. I'd rather put that $400-$450/month into their college funds. It will do them a whole lot more good in the long run.\n\nUntil then, we'll keep hiking and biking and swimming. Total cost: $0/month."^^ . . . "15"^^ . . "2"^^ .