ArmorOfGod
Senior Master
I was talking to my wife a few days ago and made the offhand comment that she could be black belt level by now (we have been married for 11 years) and that she could be helping me run my school. Now, keep in mind that I was not serious, as I know she has zero interest in training herself, but is completely supportive of my training.
She told me that she is glad that she never trained under me and advanced in rank because when she sees a married couple wearing black belts and running a school, she automatically assumes that it is a sham and the couple are phonies or a mcdojo.
Now, I see why she feels that way. She and I know a few local schools that are that way and that has jaded her opinion.
What does everyone think though? In general, is it true? When you see a husband/wife teaching team is one usually legit (or semi-legit) and the other a hastily promoted black belt, being promoted by the other?
AoG
She told me that she is glad that she never trained under me and advanced in rank because when she sees a married couple wearing black belts and running a school, she automatically assumes that it is a sham and the couple are phonies or a mcdojo.
Now, I see why she feels that way. She and I know a few local schools that are that way and that has jaded her opinion.
What does everyone think though? In general, is it true? When you see a husband/wife teaching team is one usually legit (or semi-legit) and the other a hastily promoted black belt, being promoted by the other?
AoG