
Plano Family YMCA
MARTIAL ARTS
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Instructor Ysabel is a Master (5th Dan) in Tae Kwon Do and member of the American and Tae Kwon Do Org.(AKATO). She has been around for over 30 years and is an active Martial Arts Head Instructor of Korean Tae Kwon Do. Ysabel has a black belt in Kobudo (Okinawan weapons) and is an advanced instructor in Chinese Tai Chi and has 8 yrs of Training in Chinese Kenpo . She also teaches self-defense. Ysabel follows the tenets of TKD , courtesy, humility, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit.
SESSION DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays
Ages: 7 and up, adults welcome!
Beginner 5:15-6:15 PM
Advanced 6:15-7:45 PM
Where: Plano Family YMCA GX1 Room
Cost: Member $75 / Activity Member $100
Contact:
Ysabel Merhout
Head Instructor
214.563.9174
ymerhout@tx.rr.com
www.akato.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a uniform?
No you don’t - we don’t require a uniform until you have obtained your first colored belt (normally after one or two months).
2. Where can I get a uniform?
You can order them through us at the cost of $31 which includes the Beginner’s book or just the uniform for $27. They are also available for purchase at any Martial arts supply store. Closest one would be World Martial Arts Supplies at Nantucket and Campbell or Academy sometimes has them.
We wear a uniform with a white belt to start.
3. My child has taken classes somewhere else, where will they fit in?
Please come a little early and discuss this with the head instructor. Normally Grand Master Yates allows the student to continue to wear the belt they earned and then as they learn our material, they are tested into our system. They will be required to start with the white belts unless they are coming from a school that does our curriculum.
4. When do classes start?
We run on a month by month schedule at the Plano Y, the front desk has a current calendar and it is posted on our website.
We accept new students only during the first week of the month. After that you should wait until the next month starts. The only exception to this is if you are a returning A-KaTO student.
5. What are the costs of the classes?
Cost: $60 Member Rate per month - $90 Non-Member Rate per month
Note that the Y does NOT pro-rate fees if you start after the first class.
6. I can only come one day a week, will my child miss anything?
No. Although missing 50% of the classes could cause your child to progress slower.
Note that the Y does NOT pro-rate fees if you attend only one day of class per week.
7. What if I have to miss a class, do you offer make-ups?
No. Classes are sold on a monthly basis only.
8. What are the belt colors for the regular class?
White, Yellow, Orange, Purple – Beginner levels
Green, Blue – Intermediate levels
Brown, Black – Advanced levels
9. How do you do testing?
We have a belt exam at the end of each session, but not all students are eligible to test each month. There are both time and class attendance requirements at all ranks, and the student must be invited by the instructor.
It is bad form to ask to test - if you wish to check your time eligibility, please ask your instructor.
10. How long does it take to get your black belt?
The minimum time from White to Black is 4 years. You must be at least 12 1/2 years old. Black Belt testing is invitation only and is a very rigorous exam. It typically takes 5 to 6 years.
All Refund Requests must be made in writing at the branch. Submission of the Refund Request Form does not guarantee a refund of any amount. All forms are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the YMCA Sports Director and Executive Director.
Refund Request Date | Refund Amount |
Prior to 1st Class | $25 processing fee |
After 1st Class | No refunds issued |
Insufficient Funds
All returned checks, bank drafts, credit card charges will be billed a service fee of $25.
Late Registration Fee
Late registrations will be assessed an additional $10 fee.
Payment is due at the start of the 1st Class of each Session