Thank you for scheduling your first private lesson! Whether this lesson is for yourself or your child, we want to make sure that you have a great experience! To help, we’ve included a few things you can expect when you arrive for your private lesson. If you have additional questions that aren’t covered below, please call us at 317-706-8800 or email us directly at indianatkd@gmail.com.
Wearing Your New Uniform
If possible, please arrive 10-15 minutes early for your private lesson appointment so we can fit you with a new uniform. You’ll wear the uniform for your trial lesson! Don’t worry about knowing how to tie the belt. Our managers and instructors will help you with this. The uniform top has a v-neck and some of our students choose to wear a shirt underneath it. Please feel free to wear a shirt under your uniform top if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Where Will The Lesson Be Conducted?
We know that starting a new activity can be intimidating, and because we want all of our new students to feel comfortable, we have dedicated rooms for our private lessons. These rooms are separate from the main training area but still have seating to allow family members to observe. While we know that some other schools in our area conduct class on hard floors or interlocking “puzzle” foam mats, all of our training rooms have Olympic-quality floor mats. We don’t train with shoes on, so we believe this is important for everyone’s health and safety!
What Will You Learn?
During your private lesson our instructor will lead you through our standard set of warm-up exercises. This will include some light cardio (e.g. jumping jacks) to warm your muscles, and a series of stretches designed to target muscles you will be using in class. You will learn portions of the white belt curriculum, including basic kicking and punching techniques. These are foundational elements that are practiced in a variety of combinations in group classes.
What Happens When The Lesson Is Over?
After your lesson, a manager will ask for feedback on our instructor’s lesson. They will provide an overview of our black belt program curriculum, our program options, our class schedule, and answer any additional questions you may have. Please feel free to stay and observe the class that is currently in session!
One Thing to Keep In Mind…
It’s important to remember that every one of our students started their martial arts journey as a white belt, and the large majority of our students didn’t have any martial arts experience before becoming part of our school. It may feel a bit “awkward” at first, and that’s completely normal! It’s the same feeling you’d have if you stepped onto a baseball, football or soccer field without knowing the rules of the game, practice drills or customary behavior of the players. You will learn these things the more classes you take, and remember that you are in a supportive environment!
Have Additional Questions?
If you have any questions prior to your appointment, please call us at 317-706-8800 or email us directly at indianatkd@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you soon!