Email: Rick Joslin: rick.joslin@joslinskarate.com

Address:  436 Concession Street, Hamilton, Ontario

Postal Code:  L9A 1C2

Phone Number:  (905) 383-3539

Fax Number:  (905) 383-3998

From the "Linc", exit on Upper Wentworth St.
heading North past Limeridge and Fennell.  Turn left on Inverness St. and right on East 17th St.  Joslin's is located on the corner of Concession and East 17th St.
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1.  I would like to take MMA, is it ok that I have no experience?

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a combination of striking and ground techniques. At Joslin's we teach all these techniques in separate 1 hour classes. Adult Classes (16 years of age and older) are available for Kickboxing & Striking, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling.

Our Special Introductory price is $155 for 2 months or $225.00 for three months. Either of those Gold memberships will give you 3 adult Kickboxing & Striking classes per week plus various Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling classes.  Click Here for a schedule of classes.
You are welcome to come in and try a free class of your choice before registering. You must have 15 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling classes plus 15 stand-up classes to be able to participate in Monday Nights MMA class. See Jeff Joslin for details and assessment at that time.

2.  How much will my membership by after my 2 month introductory special has expired?

Our Gold memberships or Mixed Martial Arts package for ages 16 and over is available for 3 months at $295, 6 months at $535 and 1 year at $995. You can pay monthly for a 1 year membership. We require 1 cheque payment for 2 months and 10 post dated cheques upon registration. Ask Office for details or call (905) 383-3539.

3.  I don't want to take a stand up class, can I just take Jiu-Jitsu?

There is a Brazilian-Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling package available. See Membership Schedule for Prices.

4.  I only want to come once per week, is there a membership available?

We do offer a Bronze Program for those students who can only make it once a week. The Bronze package is available for children and adults and can be any class in a 1 week period. Memberships are available for 3, 6 and 1 year intervals.

5.  How do your black belt gradings work, and how long does it take to get a black belt?

Our grading system for Adults is based on achieving 5 belts prior to obtaining a Black Belt. Students obtain stripes at different class intervals and are graded on their techniques and endurance in their regular karate class . When students pass he/she is awarded a certificate and their next belt. (See Web Site for Kickboxing Grading Sheet) Grading fees start at approximately $40.00 and up. Black Belt Gradings are held annually by Sensei Rick Joslin.

Frequently Asked Questions:  Children's Program
1.  How old does my child have to be to attend karate?

Our karate classes are for ages 3 and up. Before signing up, each child may come and try a free class at which time the Instructor will assess them on their attention span, and listening skills. After Class the Instructor will speak with the child and their parents. Before a child can try a class please check with the Office. See Schedule on the main page of Web Site for days and times.

2.  How much is a child's membership?

An Introductory membership for 1 month including children 12 years and younger is $ 34.95. This includes 2 karate classes per week for a 1 month period - total 8 classes price also includes a FREE uniform.

3.  How much will it be after my one month expires?

For 15 years of age and younger our price is based on a 3 month membership of $239.00. This includes regular karate classes 2x weekly plus additional classes in Sparring, Kata (Forms) and Karate Weapons.

Memberships are also available for 6 months at $420.00 and 1 year at $780.00. Click Here for more details.

4.  Can I pay monthly for a 1 year membership?

You can pay monthly for a 1 year membership on all children and adult programs. We require 1 cheque payment for 2 months and 10 post dated cheques upon registration. Ask Office for details or call
(905) 383-3539.

5.  Do you give refunds?

We don't give refunds on our memberships or equipment.
There is a fee of $34.95 that members can purchase to put their Membership on hold for 6 months.

6.  How old do children have to be to start taking Grappling (Jiu-Jitsu)?

Children can start taking Jiu-Jitsu when they are 7 years of age. All children 7 years of age and older can attend a free class and are then assessed by an Instructor. A Gold membership program is available for students 7 years of age and older wishing to take Jiu-Jitsu and Karate.

7.  How do your children's gradings work, and how long does it take to get a black belt?

Our grading system for Children is based on achieving 11 belts prior to obtaining a Black Belt. When the child reaches the required number of classes they will be tested by their Instructor in their regular karate class. Testing includes terminology, techniques and a belt Form. If passed they will be awarded a black stripe on their belt. Once the child passes the 3 requirements they will then attend a Grading class held once a month and be graded by Sensei Rick Joslin. Grading fees start at approximately $40.00 and up. If the child passes he/she is awarded a certificate and their next belt.

Jr Black Belts can be obtained by students between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age. Students at the age of 16 are then graded for their 1st Degree Black Belt in a Black Belt Grading held annually

Click here for the karate grading system.
8.  I am coming from another club, can my child keep their present belt?

All children will be assessed by their Instructor and tested on techniques and perhaps their Club Forms. All students will eventually have to know all of Joslin's Forms or Katas. Depending on their assessment and years of training their Instructor will determine whether the student keeps their present belt.

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