im in a McDojo!!

[lucifersdad]

help,

im starting to think im in a mcdojo,

ive been training with my sensei for about 10 years, i transfered from another school as my previous instructor decided to brake 3 of my ribs when i beat him sparring (i was 13!)

i moved schools becouse the new instructor seemed professional and really into the art (wado ryu karate) but recently ive noticed some strange things:

1/ after 30 years in karate hes decided to start teaching kickboxing instead,

2/ when asking him about kata he always says "ask later. im busy" (hes a 5th dan!)

3/ hes cancelled hes clubs outside hes full time studio, leaving me the only person in his school teaching traditional karate

4/ hes cut down my classes to only 2 hours a week for grades white belt to advanced dan

plus the usual increase in prices, the pushing of inferior unneccasary equipment for higher prices etc.

some advice would be nice, should i stick it out and see what happens or run and find a new school before i lose all love for the arts?

thanks in advance

[CQC]

He doesn't sound like a responsible and serious instructor. In my opinion, I think you should go elsewhere where people are a little more serious and dedicated. If you honestly think you can't learn any more from him, but possibly can at another dojo, then leave for the other dojo.

[tufrthanu]

I agree. It sounds as though your instructor is trying to switch from a karate school to a kickboxing school. The only reason he still has karate is cause you still teach it. Better to move to a new school where you will be respected and trained by your instructor.

[Sam]

Yep, definitely seems you should get out there like tufrthanu said only reason he's still got karate is u...

The transfer to kickboxing does seem a bit strange ....

[italian_guy]

Yes I agree with the other posters, the approch and the interest of you sensei changed. If you don't like the change it's time for you to leave.

[jedimc]

Did you ask him why he changed?

[ninjanurse]

I wouldn't say McDojo here...I would say burned out, looking for a change, hoping to score it big in the kick-boxing craze. I would find a new school...and even switch styles if I had to.

[Mu Ryuk]

Looks like it's time to move on.

[martialman101]

interesting... My input would have to be, try a new art, it might be time any way, and this may be the perfect opertunity. Its always good to learn anew, and a fresh beginning might be just the right medicine.

[Straight Blast]

If you dont like it,then get out.Why waste time and money on that place?

Go play around with other schools in your area.