Martial Arts: "Bullshido" and "McDojos"

[pravnik]

@sturmhauke

One thing that is pretty much a giant red flag for a McDojo is the hard sell. Years ago I was walking down the street when I saw some students practicing through a window (I don’t remember what style). I stopped to watch for a minute, then when I turned to go an assistant instructor actually chased me down and tried to get me to sign up for classes on the spot. I asked if I could take the pamphlet he was waving at me and look at it when I got home, but he got all offended and said I shouldn’t wait because that would show a lack of commitment. When I turned to go again he didn’t chase me, but yelled that I was making a mistake. Yeah, because I’m totally going to join your class because you harangue me on the street. Dumbass.

AOL has martial arts schools now?

[OneCentStamp]

@pravnik

AOL has martial arts schools now?

Actually, I think that particular sensei* is now working at the T-Mobile kiosk at your local mall. You may remember him from your last trip there.

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