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    Is this a McDojo?

    I get that. I also understand bowing at the end of class but wanted something less formal. Did I mention the instructor bled on me? I saw it on...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Nov 3, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Just too many negatives. Too traditional (asking to bow after you leave the mat, not being allowed on the mat until teacher says so, referring...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Nov 3, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Thanks. I decided not to join. I think they are legit, but too many red flags. Didn't feel right.
    Post by: newgymer1981, Nov 3, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    No I meant that most of the instructors listed are blue belts (one black belt), but then the guy teaching me was wearing a brown belt? I don't...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    I'm actually very conflicted. In terms of what they are saying and the techniques, I thought it was legitimate (though I know nothing about BJJ,...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    I haven't had the group class yet. Just the private that's included. They said 1-2 months of basics before you can enter the All levels class.
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Also, if you are a white belt for BJJ and it's your first class, do the existing members take it easy on you or do they see you as "fresh meat"?...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Yeah, true....I didn't know any other way to do it though, but the instructor was not listed on there. Now, if he says something during our next...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Yeah $20 for two private lessons and one trial class. They haven't tried to sell me on private lessons, but if that happens, then I'm out.
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Also, since this seems to be getting more traction than my other posts in another thread, is this a McDojo? Krav Maga, Muay Thai & MMA Training...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    Yeah, I know a lot of places have free one week trials. However, I've seen some legit gyms in my area doing paid trials these days for two weeks...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    I don't want to give out the name of the person because it still is a business. Is it odd that that most them are BJJ blue belts and only one...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    No, he wasn't dressed as Ronald. I don't think they require a contract. From what the guy said, I think they do spar, but not until you are...
    Post by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion
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    Is this a McDojo?

    So I'm wondering if this place is a McDojo All Canadian Martial Arts | ACMA. I did the "trial lesson" for $20 and honestly it wasn't that bad...
    Thread by: newgymer1981, Oct 31, 2018, 34 replies, in forum: General Martial Arts Discussion