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Alex Smith headed to KC! A second round pick and a conditional mid-rounder. That's a big trade.

Hey all, Just to lay this framework out, the phrasing of this thread is "what is your favorite?" rather than "what is best?" Please ensure to keep replies in that context. I appreciate it. Thanks, Patrick

Welcome back, ShotokanMaster. Patrick

Welcome oitsuki! Patrick

Congrats PaulS.

I just picked up the Black Ops II season pass since they are putting the first map pack out for PS3 in a week. Also, just bought Dead Space 3. Patrick

Wow, Bob, that is so great. Congratulations to Nathan and your family. Thanks for sharing this with us. Patrick

Facebook and Twitter accounts for Nathan: http://www.facebook.com/nathan.mitcham.125

Good luck, FangPwnsAll7. Patrick

Hey Gonzalo. Welcome. Patrick

Welcome aboard, Leandro. Patrick

Glad to hear it, Bill. Patrick

Thanks for the replies, all. Patrick

Congrats Bob.

Thanks for sharing that with us, Tzu-Logic. Congrats. Patrick

Thanks for sharing that, Kusotare. Patrick

Welcome Kusotare. What makes KarateForums.com special to me is the kind, respectful way that our members treat one another, no matter if they are discussing something as trivial as the weather or as serious as a sensitive martial arts related discussion that members are divided on. As long as that is a perspective you share, then I'm sure you'll have plenty to bring to this community. Why don't you tell us a bit about yourself? What arts have you studied? Thanks, Patrick

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. We recognize one member every month as the KarateForums.com Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. The February 2013 selection is... vantheman. Congratulations! Thank you for all of your great contributions to our community. Sincerely, Patrick

Hey lowereastside. Welcome aboard. Patrick

Congrats jaypo!

Hello and welcome, Mr. Tynan. Patrick

Welcome aboard, Tkd&bjj. Patrick

I went ahead and gave this it's own thread. Welcome aboard, Mr. Harbar! Patrick

Thanks for the replies, ps1, ShoriKid, TreeKicker, vantheman, Alex, Bob, Danielle, blacknebula, Brian and Bill. I've enjoyed reading them all and find this discussion really interesting. My point is asking this question was to see how people feel about martial arts instructors having nice things and, some would say, being successful in life, not just in the martial arts. Not so much for it to become another "what makes a McDojo," but maybe that is partially inevitable. What do you call it if an instructor gives poor quality instruction, gives belts out like they mean nothing and has a very cheap monthly rate? Is that also a McDojo? Bob, I actually think your position is probably pretty popular. How I read your post was: I am full time, I live a good life, I run my school like a business because that is what it is and I charge what I am comfortable with. I think most people probably identify with that - everyone just has a different comfort level as what as what they feel they should charge, based on the factors that go into it. I'm not really advocating for anything as I don't have any skin in the game, so to speak, I'm just fascinated by the discussion. Thanks, Patrick

Good luck with your research, Ted. Look forward to seeing your results. Thanks, Patrick