[casinobonbone]

If you are looking to start at the beginning of the year, you picked the right time to start making inquires. Definitely contact the dojo as soon as possible. I'm not sure how things are in your area, but out here many dojo run a waiting list and only start people at certain times of the year, such as January. Wouldn't be fun for you if you got stuck waiting another 6 months until July or something.