McDojos
- Thread starter Azulx
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Maybe I'm just in one of "those" moods, but why do I care about McDojos?
No one can seem to agree on what exactly one is any how.
Just teach good stuff and stop worrying about what other people are doing Gladys.
OK, I know I'm in one of "those" moods.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
I think your mood is fine...
I think quality instruction is a Good Thing (tm), and bad instruction is not. But the only instruction I really have any control over is my own.
If someone is happy going to a school that guarantees X rank in Y time for S price with a passel of 8 year old black belts, then that's fine. I know for a fact that we've had more than one person leave specifically because we are NOT that type of school. One woman came in with her 7 year old, and flat out told me she expected him to be a black belt by the time he was 9. I told her up front - ain't going to happen. She left. I hope they're happy.
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I believe schools who gear their students towards tournaments, are mcdojos..if that is the primary concept. I have noticed that they seem to be teaching two different methods. Freestyle and kata. Really should a person be thrown into a fight or sparring session before they understand the basic use of the technique they are are learning through form and application?
Its simply something I disagree with.
So Judo, BJJ and Kendo schools are all McDojos by your definition. Interesting. Weird, but interesting.
I cannot wait for the reveal on this.
I expect either a BJJ/MMA guy is looking to try and tell everyone they are wrong, or a street fighter, looking to make some points that people do not train for the real self defense, (* Which is more mental and being aware - to your other comments on other threads *) and or just an opinionated person who might have some ideas, and could be part of some good discussions if they just pulled their own foot out of their own mouth.
You again...you couldn't be more wrong. Is that how this works...someone's opinion doesn't match yours and you attack? You really need to get a thicker skin. I have practiced many arts But my base has always been of the karate family. Are you a diehard traditionalist and it can only be one way? My opinion on a matter is neither right or wrong. Its just an opinion. You sure do have a lot of anger and negativity about opinion. At least that is what I see in your comments so far.
lklawson
Grandmaster
Curse Muay Thai, Savate, and Boxing for their McDojoishness!
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
JR 137
Grandmaster
What daycare are you sending your kids too?!?!
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Where I live, after school daycare (2-6ish, including pick-up) is about $400 a month. I teach at my kids' school, so I don't have that bill. A lot of people I know do. Charging people $200 a month for after school MA is a good deal compared to the alternative.
lklawson
Grandmaster
Sure If its geared at sport and a set of rules yes.
lklawson
Grandmaster
lklawson
Grandmaster
We're trying to be nice, cloaking the critique in humor. The point is, to be blunt, that your definition of "McDojo" automatically rules out many that are considered martial arts by almost everyone. Now you're trying to go down the "martial sport" argument (we've all seen that many times before) but it still doesn't negate your comments on sport=McDojo.
I'm sorry, but you're going to have to find a way to rectify those two worlds or, quite honestly, not very many people on this forum will agree with you about much.
And that's about the nicest I can put it.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
JR 137
Grandmaster
Supply and demand. I'm just fortunate to not be in the market.
And yet, when you were asked flat out about your training and experience, you dodged the question.
So, let's try it again...
How old are you? What is your martial arts training and experience?
lklawson
Grandmaster
Why?
What makes your argument worth discussing? Personally, I don't think it bears much merit.
What makes you think anyone is offended by your argument? Just because they don't find much merit in it? That doesn't mean anyone is offended.
Nah. Your statement doesn't offend, it seems to indicate you have a fundamental misunderstanding of this forum, its participants, and what constitutes "offended."
Are you now saying that "big chain dojos" = McDojo?
Unless you're feeling offended, no one here is. And I can't tell whether or not you are.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
lklawson
Grandmaster
Which is less important than if his thesis can be defended logically and with facts.
That said, there does seem to exist a certain pattern.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Which is less important than if his thesis can be defended logically and with facts.
That said, there does seem to exist a certain pattern.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Oh, absolutely. I agree on both counts.
But I also think if he is going to bring up his training and experience, it's sort of silly to then refuse to provide information about what, exactly, that training and experience is.
lklawson
Grandmaster
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Still reading the comments and trying to figure where I was asked flat out and where you all stated your credentials. Patience
