Karate Five Association

The Karate Five founders and their commmitment have not failed their vision for this organization as their indomitable spirit is reflected by the respect and passion for the martial arts which has been passed on to its students.

"Let my Spirit be Protected by the Knowledge of the Martial Arts"

WELCOME TO THE KARATE FIVE DOJO - WHAT WE OFFER OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF

TOURNAMENT, SEMINAR & SPECIAL EVENT FEES & EXPENSES:  K-5 tournament and seminar participation can range as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, up and down the East coast and anywhere in Tennessee.  K-5's biggest annual trip is to Pennsylvania--where K-5 contributes $1500 or more for the leased bus and parents/guardians pay the remaining expenses. Tournament fees sponsored for underprivileged students may range from $45-$75 a tournament but K-5 normally sponsors from 1 to 15 students at any given tournament.



CLOTHING/UNIFORMS/GI's: Clothing for students especially children and youth-sponsored students and but are not necessarily limited to tee shirts and Gi's (uniforms).  These items can cost as little as $15 to as high as $150 per person. To assist sponsored students, K-5 assists by purchasing these items from flea markets and consignment shops to help save dollars for the students.  Training shoes are purchased at a discount and then provided to students at the same minimum discounted price.



MEMBERSHIP DUES/FEES: As a not-for-profit public charity registered as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the State of Tennessee, K-5 strives to admit students into its martial arts program who genuinely want to learn the art. The standard membership due/fee is $40 a month and based on availability of each individual's or family's finances--ability or inability to pay. However, some families cannot afford the mere $40 monthly fee especially if more than one child from a family is enrolled. In these instances monthly fees are sometimes discounted or sponsored by K-5. We have quite a few students sponsored by individuals, the church or businesses. 

INSTRUCTOR FEES:  For K-5 Dojo to acquire qualified and well-trained instructors and Sensei to train our students, instructor fees are more often than not "waived" as well.  Instructors and staff do not receive salaries.



"Teaching our children martial arts, spirituality and discipline to become role models in their community."