Question 1

When and where are classes held?

Accepted Answer

Weekly classes are held every Monday & Thursday evening at the Union Grove Municipal Building.

Tai Chi* (ages 13+) - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Intro to Karate* (ages 4-7) - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Youth Karate (ages 8 - 12) - 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Adult Karate (ages 13+) - 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

*Tai Chi and Intro to Karate will launch March 10, 2025

Question 2

What time do classes start?

Accepted Answer

Tai Chi* (ages 13+) - 8:00 am - 8:45 am
Intro to Karate* (ages 4-7) - 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Youth Karate (ages 8 - 12) - 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Adult Karate (ages 13+) - 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

*Tai Chi and Intro to Karate launch March 10, 2025

Question 3

How much are classes?

Accepted Answer

All weekly classes are $12 per person per class. Classes are pay as you go. We also offer a punch card for $108, paying for 9 classes with the 10th class being free.

Question 4

How old does my child have to be to join the kids karate class?

Accepted Answer

Intro to Karate is for 4-7 year olds. 
Youth Karate Class is for 8 - 12 year olds. 
Adult Karate Class and Tai Chi are for everyone 13+ years old.

Question 5

Do students have to pre-register prior to class?

Accepted Answer

No pre-registration is required. New students will need to fill out registration information and complete the required waivers. It is recommended that new participants come a 10 minutes early to complete the paperwork.

Question 6

Do students have to wear a Gi?

Accepted Answer

Intro to Karate Classes - The uniform is black athletic type pants and a Narrowpath T-shirt, which can be purchased at class for $20.

Youth & Adult Karate Classes - Narrowpath Martial Arts requires students to wear a Gi/uniform, which must include the Narrowpath and American flag patches. We ask that new students (less than three classes) that have not yet purchased a Gi/uniform wear appropriate work out attire.

Tai Chi - You are asked to wear comfortable shoes and workout attire.

Question 7

How do I order a Gi?

Accepted Answer

Narrowpath Martial Arts keeps an inventory of Gi for purchase. If your size is not in stock, you can order a Gi by contacting Angela to place your order. Narrowpath Martial Arts can provide sizing and pricing information for individual orders.

Question 8

How do I order Narrowpath shirts or other gear?

Accepted Answer

You can order T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodies, etc. at any time through our Bonfire link here: https://www.bonfire.com/narrowpath

Sparring gear or other equipment can be ordered directly through Angela.

Question 9

What is a rotating curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A rotating curriculum is a structured way of teaching where different skills, techniques, or topics are introduced in a repeating cycle rather than covering everything at once. This approach allows students to join at any time without feeling behind since they will eventually cycle through all necessary material.
In martial arts, a rotating curriculum often means that classes focus on specific techniques or concepts for a set period (we do quarterly), then rotate to another area of training. Over time, students experience a well-rounded education in various skills, including strikes, forms, self-defense, and sparring.

At Narrowpath Martial Arts, we use a rotating curriculum that blends techniques from multiple martial arts styles, with Kenpo Karate as our base. This ensures students build strong fundamentals while also being exposed to a variety of practical self-defense methods.

Question 10

When is belt testing?

Accepted Answer

Testing dates are scheduled quarterly. Sensei Elliott will recommend testing to individual students when all required skills have been learned. At the beginning of each quarter students will receive a list of required techniques and katas that need to be memorized and performed for rank advancement.

Question 11

Do students have to test?

Accepted Answer

No student will ever be forced to test or made to feel ashamed for not testing. Narrowpath Martial Arts encourages students of all levels to train at our school.

Question 12

What is the belt ranking order?

Question 13

Do you have a student handbook?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You can learn more about Narrowpath Martial Arts by reviewing our Handbook below. All students are asked to review the handbook and return the signed acknowledgement page within 2 weeks of starting at Narrowpath.