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[Wastelander]

It sounds like you've already made your decision to switch, and it sounds like a very reasonable decision. As much as you may like your current dojo, and the people in it, you are not beholden to them. Your karate journey is personal, and you should do what makes the most sense for you. If money is an issue, then it makes sense to train somewhere that is going to cost you less. If more training times are desired, then it makes sense to train somewhere that can accommodate that. If a wider variety of approaches is desired, then it makes sense to go somewhere with multiple instructors.

Enjoy your training, wherever you decide to train!

[wagnerk]

+1 I agree with Wastelander. Your martial arts journey is personal one and it may take you elsewhere in the future

[hammer]

Here's the thread related to my transition from one school to another:

http://www.karateforums.com/school-splits-and-loyalty-vt46048.html

In the end it's up to you, if you feel you need to move on then just do it. With my situation I unfortunately had to let some bridges burn but sometimes that can't be helped. Hopefully your transition will go easier than mine did, but in the end if the new school is a better fit then no matter what it will be worth it.

[Shojiko]

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[DWx]

Sounds like you've thought it through.. go with whatever you feel is best.

I have given thought to informing my current instructor but I see more harm then good coming out of it because he is a solid teacher and has a well established organization and I wouldn't expect him at all to change anything to accommodate me for I understand it would not be fair to everybody else.

Honestly, I would be inclined to tell him you're leaving out of respect. Even if you don't expect him to change for you I always feel honesty is the best policy and you don't want to burn any bridges. Besides, how will he know there's something wrong unless you tell him.

[sensei8]

Go where you want to go...it's your choice!!

From what you've posted, I believe that the other dojo would be more to your likings through and through. Tell your current Sensei or don't tell your current Sensei; to me, that might be a considerate thing to do, but oftentimes, it can be a nerve racking thing for the student.

No one can dictate your MA journey; others will try though.

[JohnASE]

You might want to try the new dojo before quitting the old one, just to be sure you want to switch.

Regarding informing your current sensei at some point, that might depend on your dojo. I guess you don't have a contract, but some dojos ask students to give them some kind of notice as a courtesy.

[cardinal95]

You might want to try the new dojo before quitting the old one, just to be sure you want to switch.

I was going to recommend the same thing. I've been blessed with the instructors that I have in that I could tell them I wanted to expand outside the dojo to broaden my learning, and they didn't have a problem with it. Since its the same style though, I could see how this is a concern. That's why I would definitely try a few classes at the other school first to prevent any "awkward" conversations if its not necessary.

[hammer]

thank you hammer for the link! my apologize for re posting similar, Ill be sure to search more thoroughly next time. Just was curious in opinions that was directly related to my own reasons stated above for the switch. You guys have all been helpful, its tough working with great people then having to cut the ties for your own good. I'm pretty sure Id be welcomed back because I see students disappear for months and months then suddenly show up to train, then disappear again. The sensei is usually cool about it, then again maybe its just that feeling of guilt also that bothers me. But like I said in the end its my journey and I'm doing this for my own growth. Thanks!!

No worries, everyone's situation is different. My previous CI does not sound anything like your current Sensei.

Like the advice about trying out the other school for a few classes if you can do that.