Sho-ju Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Has anyone ever paid for private training with a sensei? I think it's kinda silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Every time I travel down to the main dojo, I train privately with the Grandmaster or Senior instructors of the system, and I pay for my training just like anyone else. Why do you think it's silly Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 1 on 1 instruction is fantastic if you have the money and time to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 It usally costs an arm and a leg... In that case, if your training, I think that different. I'm writting about those who run a dojo and then charge students more for private classes. It's a money grab IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I don't believe it's a money grab. Some students just don't learn the same way as other students and one on one teaching can be invaluable to their progress. I pay for private lessons with my instructors as often as I can. You have an opportunity to pick their brains to a degree that would be impossible in a regular dojo session. I say take advantage of it when you can. Although, unfortunately, I'm sure in some of the belt factories that pass for schools it is a "money grab". A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted August 22, 2003 Author Share Posted August 22, 2003 I've paid for BJJ lessons in private and I have to say IMO it was a money grab. When it comes to karate, I have never paid for a private lesson but have had many....OSU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 It's not a money grab as long as you are getting alot out of it. Some Mcdojos may use it for money but although expensive at times it can be a huge benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotokanwarrior Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I am lucky I can train with my best friend and co worker who is head instructor for free. Where Art ends, nature begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyMusician Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Some McDojos could use it as a money grab, but I think it'd be excellent otherwise. I'm a musician and my mum, sister and I all teach music. I teach guitar to kids for free, but I would like to charge, and if I was charging for lessons I'd charge extra for individual tuition than I would for group tuition, just to make it worth my while. After all, it wouldn't be worth me coming out of my house, spending time preparing a lesson, and then teaching a lesson to one person for only a couple of pounds, but it would be fine for each pupil to pay a couple of pounds each if I was teaching a group. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori_Te Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 I think just as in your group martial arts training, the best thing you can do is step back and evaluate what you're being taught. If you don't think it's any good or worth the money it would be better to find somewhere else to train. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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