APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
Online applications and personal interviews are required to study at Imperial Combat Arts. This page addresses the reasons why our school has these policies. If you're interested in study you can apply online through the following link. >apply-for-study<
WALK-INS
Ever since the 1960's our U.S. schools have scheduled interviews with applicants instead of allowing walk-ins. One of the main reasons for this is the disruption to classes a walk-in can cause. While our Instructors enjoy meeting new applicants and demonstrating the arts, our first priority is to the students engaged in lessons. Interviews can take time and taking an Instructor away from their class is seen as unfair to the students who are there for lessons.
FOCUSED INTERVIEW
Our Instructors set time aside once a month to interview applicants, for free with no obligation. This allows the Instructors to focus solely on the applicants without any disruptions and answer any questions they may have in detail. During this time applicants can tour the school without having to navigate through an active class. In addition classes can at times be loud enough that having a conversation with Instructors would be difficult.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
There are several Instructors and Masters that teach actively at Imperial Combat Arts throughout the week.
The nights that interviews are held are also Instructor class nights, these classes begin after the interview. This means that applicants can meet all or most of the Instructors at one time, and get a feel for the entire Instructor body. In similar order if an applicant decides to join the school each Instructor was present at their interview and knows who they are when they show up to class.
The nights that interviews are held are also Instructor class nights, these classes begin after the interview. This means that applicants can meet all or most of the Instructors at one time, and get a feel for the entire Instructor body. In similar order if an applicant decides to join the school each Instructor was present at their interview and knows who they are when they show up to class.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Imperial Combat Arts is an adults only school, and the ratio of Students to Instructors is limited. As a result most of our schools are at private or semi private locations. Due to city ordinances any business at a private location, not in a area zoned for business, must be on an appointment basis and not a walk-in business. This is true for any private business such as realtors, attorneys, child care, etc. and for lessons in any subject such as piano, math, dance, or martial arts. These types of lessons are legal and commonplace.
PRE-SCREENING
The online application process helps the school to pre-screen applicants. Occasionally people apply and don't realize they don't qualify for study for some reason, such as they are not yet 18 years of age, or they live in a different state. It also gives the Instructors the opportunity to choose who they feel will be the best candidates to fill a position at the school. Instructors make these choices based off of the information obtained in the online application, and other factors such as proximity to the school.
NO OBLIGATION
There are no contracts to train at Imperial Combat Arts and no money is ever requested online or before students have physically attended classes. Student dues are paid month-to-month in person and all students are free to leave study at any time. Likewise all new students are accepted on a probationary level and Instructors reserve the right to dismiss students from study at any time. The school is open to students who want to be here, are of good intent, and are progressing in the arts.
WHAT'S AN INTERVIEW LIKE?
Interviews usually take between 1-2 hours and begin with 2 Instructors greeting applicants at the gate, to give them access to the property. For reassurance, a female Instructor is always present to greet female applicants. Applicants are taken into the school and seated before a board of Instructors. After introductions, a verbal interview takes place where each Instructor has an opportunity to question the applicants. Likewise applicants also have the opportunity to ask any questions they may have about study. After the verbal interview a Master may physically work with the applicant to assess their natural ability and comprehension. If the majority of Instructors approve a candidate, they will be notified immediately, and invited to attend the next class. If a candidate is not approved or chooses to decline study, they are escorted off the property with best intentions.
UNORTHODOX?
Occasionally some people may see this process as unorthodox, or a strange way to apply for martial study. In reality, trying out for a team, or interviewing for acceptance into a job, private school, or college is the norm. There is limited space for students at Imperial Combat Arts, and our school is often at capacity with a waiting list. If you are not comfortable interviewing for study, or are looking for a more casual study, or a gym, there are a lot of other quality schools in Denver that may be more accepting.
Members who train at Imperial Combat Arts come to us from all types of martial backgrounds, and half of the students we accept have no previous training. We welcome all people of good intent to apply for study and to train alongside us a Warrior Brothers and Sisters in the Arts.
Members who train at Imperial Combat Arts come to us from all types of martial backgrounds, and half of the students we accept have no previous training. We welcome all people of good intent to apply for study and to train alongside us a Warrior Brothers and Sisters in the Arts.