Karate America pressured me in a contract Internet

First, we are saddened that any student is upset.  We would like to explain and to make it right.

This school, unfortunately, has been through a few instructors this year. The first instructor, who had been with Karate America since he was a child, finished his college education and decided to move forward with a career in his field of study.  The second decided he wanted to move back home with his family.  We wish them both luck.  Unfortunately, their leaving has caused Karate America difficulties.  It is disruptive when an instructor change must be made, but we had no say in these
circumstances.

Currently, the school is being overseen by one of our senior instructors, who has been with Karate America for more than ten years.  The instructors and assistants are all either certified through the American Taekwondo Association or on that long, hard road toward certification.  They are highly qualified, some even holding State and World champion titles.

The post mentioned a concern about the instructors pulling kids to the side to give them extra help.  This is a common practice in our schools.  We will not allow a child who is obviously struggling in the class to continue to struggle without extra assistance.  If the instructor feels it is in the students best interest to pull them to the side during the class, and if the class is adequately handled while that instructor steps to
the side, then absolutely the instructor will take extra time with that child.

I spoke to the Master Instructor who is overseeing the school.  He verified that no student has jumped from orange belt to blue belt in a months time.  It is physically impossible to move that quickly through the ranks, even if the student attended all available class times.  Rank progression is based on two factors: class attendance and knowledge/performance of the required material.  It is true that some students progress more quickly than others.  It simply depends upon the students attendance and skill level.

While speaking to the Master Instructor, he mentioned that he has offered private lessons to the student in question in order to help catch up on classes missed during the students summer off.  This offer is still
open.  Please call the school to schedule private lessons or if you have any other questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

Karate America Employee