Facility

We currently train at the UIC Recreation Facility, located on the intersection of Harrison and Halsted (entrance is on Halsted). Training is held in the MAC room of the building, which can be found by going through the double-door to the left to rock-climbing wall facing to it. Only University affiliates are allowed to enter the Recreation Facility.

Schedule

Training

Training consists of stretching, basics, forms, and sparring practice. Training is constructed to provide an aerobic and muscular practice. Free sparring practice is not mandatory if desired, but it may be necessary if a candidate desires to take a blackbelt exam. Hard training to be a solid martial artist is provided only upon the agreement of the teachers and the students. Etiquette and manner is strictly enforced, and no one is excused for absolutely any reasons.

Ranks

Each student is provided with a certificate and membership card when testing, and it allows the student to maintain their rank where ever they may relocate to throughout the world. JKA/AF membership is required for participation in any events hosted by the JKA/AF, such as exams and tournaments. When blackbelt is achieved, it is registered at the headquarters in Japan to ensure the validity of the ranking. There are usually two to three testings in one year, and there are ten ranks before the first degree blackbelt. Students do no necessarily progress by one rank, but they are given the ranks based on their skills, ability, amount of training that they went through and their manner.

Fees

UIC Students: $75.00/semester
UIC Staff, Alumni: $110.00/semseter
*Take $5.00 off per month from the beginning of the semester to the first day of training


JKA/AF Membership: $25.00/year

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