General Classes FAQ
This area contains answers to the most common questions we hear regarding our General Classes. If the question or answer you seek is not shown below, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
What are General Classes?
General Classes are group training environments for one of our primary martial arts (Kung-Fu or Escrima) which take place at our local venues on weekday evenings, usually after 19.30.
Where do General Classes happen?
All our venues offer General Classes, except the New Malden HQ which is only intended for individual lessons or small-group Private Tuition. See the weekly class schedule for the current list of available classes.
How old/what age do you need to be to attend General Classes?
Our General Classes only accept students above the age of 15. If you are currently aged below 15, but will reach this age before the start of our next term, you are welcome to submit an application for the next free trial.
How much do General Classes cost?
Please see our general class prices page for current rates. You can pay for either the current month of training, or the whole of the current term.
How are General Class fees calculated?
We calculate our class fees based upon the costs we incur during an entire term (3 months) of providing tuition. We appreciate that not everyone wants to, or is able to pay for an whole term in advance, so we divide this fee by 3 to arrive at a per-month fee.
Can I pay for less than one month of General Class training?
No, one month is the minimum period you can pay for. If you can’t commit to at least one month of classes at a time, we suggest Private Tuition is your best option for regular training.
Is there a Pay-Per-Lesson option for General Classes?
No. See the answer above. Pay-per-lesson is only available for Private Tuition.
If I decide to stop General Classes, do I still have to pay anything?
No, we don’t do contracts. All members can cease training whenever they wish. However if you have attended any of our classes during the month you stop, you will still be liable for that month’s fees.
How long do General Classes last?
Each class is x2 hours (120 minutes) in duration. Some venues also run additional 30-minute Practice Sessions in another discipline before their usual class start time.
Who can attend General Classes?
Classes are open to all current UKKFF members who have paid tuition fees for the current period. By this we mean class fees have been paid for either the current month, or the current term of training.
How many people attend each General Class?
Depending on the time of year, and the venue, our General Classes usually range from between 8-30 students at a time.
Are your General Classes suitable for beginners?
Yes indeed, all our classes contain beginners. At the start of every term all our locations accept new beginners, and start them from the beginning of the training programme via our very popular four-week free trial.
How are General Classes split?
The total number of students present are usually grouped according to their experience. In any given class we will train general material for the entire group, more targeted material for your current stage of training, and also material which is syllabus-specific to your own individual grade too.
Can I attend General Classes at more than one location?
Yes. Current UKKFF members can attend General Classes at ANY & ALL our locations, as many times as they wish, for no additional fee. You pay for the current month, or current term, and train as much as you can.
Can I attend General Classes in both Kung-Fu and Escrima?
Yes of course, as long as you have the correct membership level, and thus the correct insurance cover for all the training you do with us.
Can I train in Kung-Fu only for a while, then switch to Escrima only, and vice-versa?
Yes, although if you do this we recommend you don’t switch mid-grade. Train & complete one grade at a time in each art. Please remember though it’s absolutely no problem to train BOTH arts together if you wish. It’s no more expensive for you, and they are just two sides of the same coin.
Can I have Private Tuition as well as attending General Classes?
Yes of course. Train as much as you can!
If i’m having Private Tuition only, could I attend classes for a while to see what they’re like?
Yes of course. Start at the beginning of the next term, pay class fees for one month and see how you get on. Remember though you won’t get a FREE trial period, as you’re already a UKKFF member.
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