There are no other fees, for teaching Shotokan for profit is considered a cultural dishonor in Japan. Shotokan is Japan's oldest, most traditional karate style. This can take some time. The atmosphere is laid-back, encouraging, and helpful there. Hence, the same approach is maintained at Bradley University.
Karate training is much more personal and involved than academic training.
Lasting friendships and even marriages have resulted from this class. In fact, the training here is identical to any Shotokan class taught in Japan, and that means you will be an active part of an ancient, challenging tradition. The Japanese figured out long ago that most martial arts injuries are due to inadequate warm-ups. A Shotokan KATA is a specific fighting technique which prepares a student for later free sparring against several partners. Free sparring is permitted only after a certain degree of skill in Shotokan fighting techniques has been accomplished.