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I was an asst instructor at a Villaris school in WI 9 or so years ago until I felt like it got way too commercialized. The "McDojo" example above hits it right on the head. The way I was taught and rose through ranks didn't make me feel very confident in my abilities. I haven't had much experience with other styles or schools, but it seemed like as long as you paid the money and put in your time, you got promoted.