I am curious what peoples opinions are regarding martial arts training (particularly in America where I live). I have found pretty much two types of instructors/schools since I began training.
Their are the "McDojo's" whom no matter their starting intentions, exist to make money (generally teaching martial arts is their job). Then their are teachers whose goals tend to be more focused on teaching the art, without contaminating in (usually they have a day job).
Now these are just brief observations, and their are of course people that fall all in-between these two.
My overall experience though, is that people who teach for money must market themselves, and keep their students entertained to keep them around so they maintain revenue, which means that often times the basics/fundamentals (boring stuff) is not emphasized over the flashier techniques.
On the other hand my work with instructors, some of which do not even own/rent a Dojo tend to focus far more on basics, to build a solid foundation in the art they are teaching.
I am curious to hear from instructors who run schools professionally, and those who teach and work a "day job."
Also I would like to hear from students who have had experiences in both types of schools, and see what their impressions were.
Thanks,
Lance Boggs
Lance Boggs
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