New Student FAQ
How do I register for the class?
Please refer to the YMCA 1 page document below containing most all pertinent details about conduct of this class. Sensei Bruce and Judy are both professional YMCA and AJA staff instructors and this is not a regular commercial martial arts school. Please call the front desk of the Reston YMCA at (703) 742-8800 regarding their registration process. The 8 week continuous registration cycles break down to about the cost of a cup of coffee for each of the 48 hours of excellent training over each 8 week session. That is why we teach our self-defense school there.
What should I bring to class?
A really good coachable attitude, and the following items in a small gym bag: a towel, small wash cloth, water bottle, notepad and pen, textbooks at your rank, double mouthpiece, small bottle of mouthwash, groin cup, forearm pads, shin pads, your 3 or 4 foot walking stick, rubber training knife, training handgun, padded training baton, a few small band aids, small bottle of hand sanitizer, nail clipper, and a really good attitude concentrated on safety consciousness, mutual respect, and cooperation. Bear in mind please also that we value punctuality in this martial training environment. sensei