Monthly Group Classes
At Jin Sei Ryu Chicago, we are proud to offer both Tiered and Household pricing in order to maximize affordability for students and families. Both are part of our commitment to equity We believe that everyone should be able to learn karate, regardless of their (or their family’s) financial means. We are proud of the quality of instruction we deliver, and trust our members to choose the tier that makes sense for their circumstances. Learn more about both tiered and household pricing below.
Tiered Structure
We offer 3 tiers of payment: Reduced, Standard, and Supporter. We offer this PDF document as guidance for those who aren’t sure what to choose, but it’s ultimately up to each individual. We trust individuals and families to choose the tier that is best for them. We don’t require any documentation of financial need, and families and individuals are free to change their tier at any time. Just let us know, and we’ll make the adjustment effective your next due date. Some students or families find that even the Reduced Tier places too much of a burden on their finances, and for those we are usually able to make special arrangements. Others have found that they can afford to pay more than the Supporter rate, and we happily accept that, knowing that it will offset those who need extra reductions.
Household Pricing
The family that trains together, smiles together. Families with multiple household members may take advantage of our household pricing. Choose your tier for the first training member (Reduced, Standard, or Supporter). Additional members from the same household can then also join for approximately $25 more per month. We know that families and households come in all sorts of configurations, and we want to support the whole household in feeling safer, stronger, and more self-confident! We define a “household” as a group of people who live together and pool their financial resources. So most married couples and committed partners would qualify as a household (since they pool financial resources), but most roommates would not.
| Tier | 1 student | 2nd students | 3+ students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced | $65 | $95 | $120 |
| Standard | $95 | $120 | $135 |
| Supporter | $130 | $155 | $180 |
Prices are a flat rate for as many group classes per month that a student is eligible for.
Beginners’ Series
Our beginners’ series for adults is 8 – 10 weeks, and includes a free uniform. We offer the same tiered structure as above, but prefer students pay for the entire series at once.
| Tier | 1 student | 2 students | 3 + students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reduced | $130 | $190 | $240 |
| Standard | $190 | $240 | $270 |
| Supporter | $260 | $310 | $360 |
Private Lessons
Private lessons can be in addition to regular group classes or instead of group classes (though we encourage all students to take advantage of our group classes), and may be online or in person. Students paying at least $150 a month for private lessons may attend any group classes for which they are eligible at no additional charge. Jin Sei Ryu Chicago pricing for private lessons is as follows:
30-minute private lesson: $50
1 hour private lesson: $75
Cancellation policy: 50% of cost for lesson for same-day cancellations.