"I need to think about it" – Low Pressure
SMSDM
Totally understandable 😊
Most families like to see how their child feels after the intro lesson before deciding anything.
The intro is free — would you like to schedule that first and then decide?
"I need to think about it" – Gentle Direction
SMSDM
Of course! Just so you know, the intro lesson is designed to help you decide if it's a good fit.
Would weekday or Saturday be better to try it out?
"It's too expensive" / "What does it cost?" – Reframe Value
SMSDM
That's a fair question. Most parents want to be sure the program fits their child before talking numbers.
That's why we do a free intro lesson first — so you can see the value before deciding.
Would you like to schedule that?
"It's too expensive" – Normalize Investment
SMSDM
I completely understand. Most families felt the same way at first.
Once they saw the confidence and focus their child gained, it made a lot more sense.
The first step is the free intro — should we schedule that?
"We're too busy" / "Our schedule is crazy" – Empathy First
SMSDM
I totally get that — most of our families are very busy too.
That's why we offer flexible class times.
Would weekday or Saturday work better for your schedule?
"We're too busy" – Future Pace
SMSDM
That makes sense! Even starting with just one class a week can make a big difference.
The intro lesson is just one visit — want to try that first?
"My child is shy / nervous" – Normalize
SMSDM
That's actually very common 😊
A lot of our most confident students started out shy.
The intro lesson is one-on-one and very low pressure.
Would you like to try it and see how they do?
"My child is shy / nervous" – Parent Reassurance
SMSDM
We specialize in helping shy kids feel comfortable and successful.
Parents are always surprised how quickly their child opens up.
Let's start with the free intro and go from there.
"My child isn't athletic" – Reframe Ability
SMSDM
That's okay — martial arts isn't about being athletic to start.
It's about building coordination, confidence, and focus over time.
The intro lesson is designed for beginners.
"My child isn't athletic" – Confidence Angle
SMSDM
Many of our students started with zero athletic background.
Martial arts actually helps develop those skills.
Would you like to try the free intro lesson?
"They're already in another sport/activity" – Complementary
SMSDM
That's great! Martial arts actually complements other sports really well.
It helps with focus, discipline, and confidence.
Even one class a week can be a big benefit.
"They're already in another sport/activity" – Try Before Decide
SMSDM
Totally understandable. The intro lesson is just one visit.
You can see if it fits alongside their other activities before deciding.
"They're too young" / "They're too old" – Age Flexibility
SMSDM
We have programs specifically designed for each age group.
The intro lesson lets us make sure it's the right fit for {{Child Name}}.
Would you like to try that?
"They're too young" / "They're too old" – Growth Timing
SMSDM
This is actually a great age to start building confidence and discipline.
Let's do the free intro and see how {{Child Name}} responds.
"Not right now" / "Maybe later" – Soft Keep-Alive
SMSDM
No problem at all 😊
Would it be okay if I checked back in with you in a couple of weeks?
"Not right now" / "Maybe later" – Gentle Nudge
SMSDM
Totally understand. Just so you know, the free intro lesson doesn't lock you into anything.
If you'd like, we can schedule it now and adjust later if needed.
"We're just looking / just curious" – Permission-Based
SMSDM
That's perfect — the intro lesson is exactly for families who are just exploring.
It's free and gives you a real feel for the program.
Would you like to schedule that?
"We're just looking / just curious" – Clarifying Question
SMSDM
Got it! What are you hoping martial arts could help {{Child Name}} with — confidence, focus, or fitness?
HARD STOP / Polite Exit (Respectful Close-Out)
SMSDM
No worries at all — thanks for letting me know 😊
If anything changes or you have questions later, feel free to reach out.
Have a great day!