Estimated Cost of Full Four Year Program
Approximate Student cost for the first semester is around $170.00 After that, if you only take the classes and not do any of the other activities offered it is only $120.00 per year.
Ju-Jitsu Uniform, can be ordered through class a discounted price. Uniforms are priced by the size.
$30 + and will last for all four years+ if you take care of them.
Maru Martial Arts pays for belts through brown belt. Black Belts are free if you don't want a good belt with your name embroidered on it. All embroidered belts must be orded at least two months to make sure that you have them for your test. They are at least 40.00 for the belt alone.
Maru Martial Arts pays all promotional fees for black belt exam.
Required AJA National Certification
AJA Promotional Certificate for Kyu Ranks, brown 3, 2, & 1 is 8.00 and is required for certification
AJA Shodan Certificate for Black Belts is 15.00.
Instructor certificate is 15.00 (Not all students receive a teaching certificate
Optional Other Costs
A Good Black Belt (Black Belt needs to be bought and given to me before your exam)
Up to $100+
No Satin Belts
Black Belt with Embroidery can be bought and embroidered at Warriors Emporium. We have an account there under Maru Martial Arts. We also have an account at AWMA
Black Pants once you become a Black Belt. $20.00+
Sparring Gear, optional $60.00+ for basic
Weapons, your choice to buy--you can borrow needed books and equipment from the club check book
Varies by weapon
School Patches, Maru and Loyola $5 Each or 2 for $8
School trips i.e. dinner, bowling, visits to other Dojo's for class etc. $25.00 and up
Hakama, blue for purple belt to ichkyu or black for shodan and above. ~$60.00
Tournaments and Seminars 20.00 and up
Students must be at least 18 years of age to receive a black belt.