Go to the School that Has Been There a Long Time

A big mistake people will make is going to a school just because it has been around a "long time". Longevity can be a big plus so long as the school is constantly changing for the better and moving forward into the future. Be careful of schools that have been around forever but have been doing the SAME things for 20 or 30 years. Chances are they are using outdated training methods and teaching outdated drills and material. These types of schools are often run by a very dedicated owner/instructor who is trying to live in the past and simply refuse to make any changes sometimes including safety standard changes. We at American Kempo Karate Academy have been in business since 1995 and we actually took over from an organization that was in operation since 1983. I was also part of that organization. We have been "around" for a long time. The difference is that we have changed with the times for the better and do not try to live off our "glorious" past. For more information, visit www.akka.com