Best Academy of Martial Arts

[Brandon Fisher]

I agree using the title Doctor without the proper authority to is wrong and I believe illegal.

[b8rtm8nn]

Almighty Ram - I can't really answer that since Tim has only been holding the adult classes since November and no one has progressed that far.

As for the doctor thing, that's not my gig, but I can forward your complaints on to him if you want.

[b8rtm8nn]

I agree using the title Doctor without the proper authority to is wrong and I believe illegal.

Just to contextualize the illegal aspect: If the claim is that Brownridge was claiming to be a medical doctor and listing himself in a directory to offer medical advice, then it would be illegal; but to claim holding a title and providing the claiming authority is legal. Since the title is on a website (not a directory) and is in the context of martial arts instruction, then it is legal.

Not to say that your belief in his using the doctor title is unwarranted, just not illegal. When I first understood it, I found it amusing, but I have a very grey view of life.

Also, I would hope that no one would judge an instructor by the perception of how another instructor in the school presents themself; just as I would not want to be judged by how my co-workers present themselves.

[alsey]

As for the doctor thing, that's not my gig, but I can forward your complaints on to him if you want.

yeah, i hope i didn't sound like i was criticizing you for what someone else was doing. though i do think as a member of that school you should try to do something about it.

its not just the fact that he's calling himself a doctor without the proper qualifications. to me doing something like that just says that the person is dishonest, which is something you really don't want in an instructor.

[b8rtm8nn]

yeah, i hope i didn't sound like i was criticizing you for what someone else was doing. though i do think as a member of that school you should try to do something about it.

its not just the fact that he's calling himself a doctor without the proper qualifications. to me doing something like that just says that the person is dishonest, which is something you really don't want in an instructor.

I didn't think you were criticizing me, I wanted to make sure that Ram checks out Tim in spite of concerns about the school owner.

There is this wooden sign that says Dr. Brownridge, then below that, PhD in Martial Arts awarded by some association. It's a simple wooden sign, so upon entering, I don't think anyone would actually think this guy is claiming he has a PhD from UIUC or anything. I'm not trying to justify it, just put it into perspective.

When I got here six years ago, this was the only school that actually taught some self-defense, the landscape is going to change again in the next year, so hopefully Ram will be with us during this next period to take advantage of it.

[The Almighty Ram]

I hope so too, I have no intention of stopping my martial arts training, but I do have a high expectation of the studio. I'll come and talk to you when I reach the campus. Thanks for all the advice.

[Brandon Fisher]

Thanks for the clarification, I appreciate it.