Hello, I hope I am posting this in the correct location, if not I am sorry... I have several questions: Are there any reputable organizations that can refer me to a good martial arts instructor? When I received my training, I not only received the physical training, I also received the "mental" or "Philosophy" training as well. I have commented to several people that I gained alot more from the "mental/philosophy" side of the training than I did from the physical side. Having said that, I wish to enroll my son in some training, but the schools I have visited seem to have lost the "mental/philosophy" side of the training and focused on the physical side of it. I actually went to one school and the instructor told me if I coughed up $1500 up front he would guarantee my son would get his black belt. You can guess as to whether or not my son is enrolled at that school. I really want him to learn the "mental/philosophy" side of the training, but I just dont know where to go to find out what schools still teach this... Ok on to my second question, I studied a variety of styles in my youth, I stopped when I hit my early twenties (now I am 35) and I really need to take it up again (my Dr is really getting on my case about my weight). The one thing I regret is not choosing a weapon, specifically the Katana. I dropped out as soon as I was going to start studying, now I can not seem to find anyone in my area that teaches the art of the Katana, again I ask, is there any organization that has a listing of whom might teach that art? I live in the Chicago area, so any advise would be appreciated. Happy Holidays, Doc
