📋 FIRST DAY CHECKLIST
From the minute you step through the door, our team is focused on one thing: making this experience welcoming, insightful, and memorable. Here’s how it works:
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🏠 Tour the Dojo – Get a behind-the-scenes look at where your training will take place. From our welcoming lobby to all of our training spaces, we’ll show you our facility and walk you through what makes our dojo so special.
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🧭 1-on-1 Program Evaluation – This is more than just a Q&A. It’s your chance to share goals, concerns, and what drew you to martial arts. We’ll use that info to suggest the best path forward and craft our training plan for you.
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👀 Watch (or Join) a Live Class – Observe a class in action, meet your instructors and classmates, and feel the energy of the dojo. If we’re a good fit so far, our goal is to invite you to join in to experience a class firsthand.
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📝 Membership + Game Plan Review – If the vibe is right, we’ll go over next steps: membership options, your training calendar, and a six-week intro plan that kicks off with your first belt and uniform (gi).
Be ready to bring a payment method if you decide to enroll—setup is quick and secure.
🧳 WHAT TO BRING
Make your first visit smooth by coming prepared with:
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Comfortable clothing
(gym wear is perfect—no jeans, no zippers, etc.) -
Water bottle
(hydration = ninja fuel) -
Photo ID
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A form of payment
(if you decide to enroll—no pressure, but it’s good to be ready)
We provide everything else you’ll need!
Please don’t ghost us 👻
Life happens—but don’t leave us hanging.
We understand that things come up. If something changes, just give us a heads-up. It only takes a moment and lets us reschedule with you or offer your spot to another eager student.
You took the first step. Let’s keep that momentum going.
We appreciate the courtesy—your future martial artist self does too.
Want to be a real rockstar?
Help us get a head start by completing your Participation Waiver before your visit!
It’s quick, digital, and gets the boring stuff out of the way so you can focus on what really matters when you arrive—seeing the dojo in action.
👇 (just hit that big red button)
Also—keep an eye on your inbox.
You’ll also be getting a quick Pre-enrollment Survey that helps us get to know your goals, interests, and what you’re hoping to get out of your training. technically it is optional—but incredibly helpful to help us personalize your visit.
Completed both? Rockstar status achieved. 🎸
What is SKILLZ?
You’re already on the path — here’s what makes our approach so different.
These short reads will help you understand why your child’s journey at Glens Falls Karate Academy goes far beyond traditional martial arts.
Introducing SKILLZ as a child development system that uses martial arts to support growth across physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains.
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Learn about the 4D approach of SKILLZ (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social) and how each class is designed to nurture the whole child.
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Learn how SKILLZ customizes classes by developmental stage — not just age or belt level — for more effective, engaging learning.
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Learn how SKILLZ pre-evaluations help personalize each student’s journey by identifying their unique developmental needs.
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