Financial Philosophy and Policy
VWMA/ HAVPS is dedicated to offering instruction in martial arts, safety strategies and empowerment skills regardless of a student's ability to pay for classes.
Each participant's survival, health, positive development, and overall well-being depends on collective as well as individual strength, support, and resources. At VWMA/ HAVPS every member's contributions are valued.
VWMA/HAVPS is not a typical martial arts school.
We are a non-profit community-based center that is committed to providing education through movement arts and poetry, all with a focus on feminist social justice values. The school relies on participants' monthly dues, membership fees, fundraising activities, and volunteer efforts of all kinds to keep our programs viable. We receive grants, donations and contributions to support special projects and workshops on-site and throughout the area.
When you join VWMA/ HAVPS you have access to group and private instruction with nationally and internationally recognized Black Belt instructors and advanced students. The Dojo (school space) is available by arrangement (free-of-charge to members) for private sessions, group practices, and some special events.Members and non-members may also rent the space for a variety of purposes.
What does it cost to take classes at VWMA/ HAVPS?
The answer to this question is up to you. All fees are on a full sliding scale basis (honor system). When figuring out the amount of monthly dues you will pay, please consider your income and circumstances (inheritance, investments, unemployment, number of dependents, medical situation, etc.) The amount of dues that students pay for as many classes as they are eligible currently ranges from $5 to $100 per month. If you consider yourself to be in a middle-range economic situation, for instance, $50 per month may work for you. You may also need to adjust the total amount for multiple family members. It is also possible to pay per class on a drop-in basis: average amount $15-25.
Annual membership fee : $40 – individual $70 – family Due after the first 2 months of classes, renewable each January. Annual dues paid initially in Oct-Dec will extend through the following year.
Testing fee: $30 – age 18 & up Fee Waivers : any fee may be waived if needed
Courage, compassion & generosity through movement.
