// YOUR FIRST STEP

THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG

A private 1-on-1 assessment with an instructor to evaluate your readiness, set your training path, and answer every question before you commit.

Book Your Private Assessment

$50 per student · Enroll within 7 days and pay only the $85 remainder

Step 1: Request Your Assessment

Every student at Purple Dragon ATL begins with a $50 Private Assessment. This is not a trial class or a free sample. It is a scheduled, one-on-one professional evaluation, the same way training begins for every brother and sister in the Dojo.

What Happens
  • Complete the short booking form on this page
  • We confirm a private time on the schedule
  • You tell us about your goals, or your child's, so we can prepare
Why We Start Here
  • Training is individual, so the first session should be too
  • No crowded intro classes, no guesswork
  • You get real answers before making any commitment
Good to know: Each assessment is reserved for one student, so families with multiple children should book separate, back-to-back time slots. Every $50 counts as the first payment toward enrollment. Enroll within 7 days and you pay only the remainder of your Warrior Starter Bundle.

Step 2: The Private Assessment

Your Private Assessment is a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a certified Purple Dragon ATL instructor. It is designed to evaluate where you or your child belongs in our training system, so that the first day of class is productive, safe, and appropriate to your level.

What Your Instructor Evaluates
  • Coordination, balance, and physical readiness
  • Focus, listening skills, and ability to follow instruction
  • Temperament and comfort in a structured training environment
  • Prior martial arts experience or athletic background
  • Personal goals: discipline, confidence, fitness, or self-defense
What To Expect
  • What to wear: comfortable athletic clothing. Training is barefoot, so no special shoes are needed.
  • Who attends: parents are welcome and encouraged to observe the full session.
  • Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
  • Cost: $50 per student, counted toward your Warrior Starter Bundle.
This is not a trial class. There is no group setting, no watching from the sideline, and no generic walkthrough. Every student at Purple Dragon ATL begins here, with a professional evaluation and a clear path forward.

Step 3: Your Training Recommendation

When the assessment is finished, you will not be handed a brochure and asked to think about it. You will be told exactly what we recommend and why.

What You Receive
  • The class and training time we recommend, and the reasoning behind that placement
  • A recommended training frequency based on what we observed, not the largest number
  • Your exact enrollment figures, confirmed in writing
  • Honest guidance if we believe a student is not yet ready to begin
What We Ask Of You
  • Ask every question you have. This is the session built for it.
  • Tell us what your week actually looks like, so we recommend a schedule you can keep
  • Take the time you need. Your assessment credit holds for 7 days.
Every number is confirmed in writing before you pay anything. Your term, your rate, and your draft date appear on the first page of your agreement. Nothing is buried where you have to go looking for it.

Step 4: Training Begins

Once you enroll, your Warrior Starter Bundle covers the uniform, registration, and official enrollment in the Dojo. From there, the work begins.

Your First Weeks
  • You receive your official Purple Dragon uniform and are enrolled in the Dojo
  • You train alongside students at your level, in the class chosen for you
  • Your instructor tracks your progress and tells you honestly how you are doing
How Membership Works
  • Tuition is a monthly membership rather than a charge per class
  • Miss a day and you may make it up in any class you are eligible for within 30 days
  • Our training calendar is published ahead of time, so your rate stays the same all year
Progress is earned here. Students advance through the Don Jitsu Ryu belt ranks based on skill, knowledge, and character, with gradings overseen by Purple Dragon International.
The assessment is $50 per student, and it counts toward your enrollment. Enroll within 7 days and you pay only the remainder of your Warrior Starter Bundle. The bundle covers uniforms, registration, and everything needed to get started. Monthly tuition begins alongside it.
How many students in your household?
How often will you train?

Membership at Purple Dragon ATL starts at 3x per week. More time on the mat means more repetition, more correction, and more opportunities to grow.

How long will you commit?

When do you enroll?
Your monthly tuition

Your enrollment
Due at assessment
Bundle remainder — due at enrollment
First month's tuition
Month 1 Total
From month 2, tuition only
Your Warrior Starter Bundle includes
  • Uniform and registration for each student
  • Everything needed to get started
  • Official student enrollment in the Dojo

Beyond tuition

Grading examinations are held twice a year, with fees from $175 to $275 depending on the rank being tested. The fee covers the grading assessment itself and is not a payment for a belt. Sparring gear, additional uniforms, and Don Jitsu Ryu literature are needed as students progress. Seminars and events are optional and priced individually. Nothing is added to your monthly draft without your knowing.

Every number is confirmed in writing at your assessment. No surprises.

HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS

Your Private Assessment is a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a certified Purple Dragon ATL instructor. It is designed to evaluate where you or your child belongs in our training system — so that your first day of class is productive, safe, and appropriate to your level.

What Your Instructor Evaluates

  • Coordination, balance, and physical readiness
  • Focus, listening skills, and ability to follow instruction
  • Temperament and comfort in a structured training environment
  • Prior martial arts experience or athletic background
  • Personal goals — discipline, confidence, fitness, or self-defense

This is not a trial class. There is no group setting, no watching from the sideline, and no generic walkthrough. Every student at Purple Dragon ATL begins here — with a professional evaluation and a clear path forward.

Shihan Hayden conducting a private martial arts assessment

What to wear: Comfortable athletic clothing. No shoes on the training floor.
Who attends: Parents are welcome and encouraged to observe.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $50 per student — counts toward your Warrior Starter Bundle. Enroll within 7 days and pay only the $85 remainder.

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BOOK YOUR PRIVATE ASSESSMENT

Your $50 assessment is a private evaluation with a certified instructor — not a trial class or sales pitch. It ensures you or your child starts with clarity, safety, and the right training path.

Dedicated 1-on-1 time with a certified instructor
Safety and readiness screening
Professional skill evaluation and placement
Personalized training recommendation
$50 counts toward enrollment — pay only the $85 remainder within 7 days

Booking note: Each assessment is reserved for one student. Families with multiple children should book separate, back-to-back time slots.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

WHY IS THERE A $50 ASSESSMENT FEE?

Every student at Purple Dragon ATL begins with a private, one-on-one evaluation. The $50 covers your instructor’s dedicated time, a professional readiness and skill screening, and a personalized placement recommendation. It is not a group trial — it is a professional evaluation. Your $50 also counts as the first payment toward enrollment: enroll within 7 days and you pay only the $85 remainder of the $135 Warrior Starter Bundle. Monthly tuition is separate and begins at enrollment.

DO I NEED ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE?

No. The assessment is designed for complete beginners as well as students with prior martial arts training. Your instructor will evaluate you at your current level and recommend the right starting point, regardless of your background.

WHAT SHOULD I OR MY CHILD WEAR?

Comfortable athletic clothing — t-shirt, shorts or athletic pants. No jeans, no zippers, no jewelry. Training is done barefoot, so no special shoes are needed. If you enroll, your uniform is included in the Warrior Starter Bundle.

CAN I STAY AND WATCH MY CHILD'S ASSESSMENT?

Yes. Parents are welcome and encouraged to observe the full session. You will be able to see exactly how your child responds to instruction, how the instructor engages with them, and what training at the Dojo looks like up close.

DO YOU OFFER FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD PRICING?

Yes, in two ways. Your total to begin — assessments plus the Warrior Starter Bundle — is priced by household size: $135 for one student, $225 for two, $315 for three, and $405 for four. Assessments are $50 per student and count toward those totals, so at enrollment within 7 days your family pays only the remainder plus each student’s first month of tuition. Monthly tuition carries a household discount: 10% off for two students, 15% for three, 20% for four, and 25% for five. Your exact household rates are confirmed in writing at your assessment.

Ready to Find Out Where You Belong?

Book your Private Assessment and take the first step toward structured, authentic martial arts training at Purple Dragon ATL.

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