Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes, there is a $100 registration fee payable when you sign up. This fee includes a uniform, Student Handbook, and first month of classes.

 Yes, GK is an organization that embraces all faiths, but our Mission and Vision is that we are Warriors for Christ and stand very firmly on that basis.

Your child does not have to pray with the instructor/class but is required to bow their head and stay at attention to show respect to their instructor and class. The memory verses and required essays are an important part of what we feel is a "well rounded"  martial artist who is confident of who they are and what they    believe. They will continue to be tested on this material. We are sorry if you don't want you child to continue under our training, any of  our instructors would be happy to talk with you about your questions and concerns.

 Fliers will be made for important events that will be sent home with the student. There are also text messages and emails you are able to sign up for. 

Announcements are usually made at the beginning of class, it is   important that you are there on time.

 The Kajukenbo system has different style belts for the black      belts and their instructors as part of the unique system. 

Sibak, Student Black Belt: Plain black belt, no stripes. 

Sibak, 1st Degree Black Belt: 1 red stripe, to be worn on the left side.

Sibak 2nd Degree Black Belt: 2 red stripes, to be worn on left side.

Sifu, 3rd Degree Black Belt: 3 red stripes, to be worn on left side.

Sifu, 4th Degree Black Belt: 4 red stripes to be worn on left side.

(Senior) Sifu, 5th Degree Black Belt: Black belt with red trim, signifying start of master levels.

Sigung, 6th Degree Black Belt: Half red — half white belt, white to be  worn on bottom.

(Senior) Sigung, 7th Degree Black Belt: Half red — half black belt,  Senior Sigung / Master level

Professor, 8th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with black trim

Grandmaster, 9th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with Silver trim

Sijo, 10th Degree Black Belt: Red belt with gold trim (Reserved for the founder only.)

 Brown belts are allowed to be junior leaders and assist in classes if the instructors desire. Leadership courses can be taught to prepare them for further leadership opportunities. 

Student black belts through 2nd degree black belts are assistant    instructors and will assist the lead instructor, head instructor or    master instructor when requested.

Instructors are 3rd degree black belts and above.

 Yes, if your child needs help in only a few areas, please talk to their instructor about covering those things in class within a couple of weeks. Alternatively, most of our instructors hold private classes for 1-on-1 training for a fee (to be determined by   the individual instructor.