Beware Students: Potential Pit Falls
I encountered a phenomenon training in Kung Fu that I haven't experienced elsewhere: a great preoccupation on what the other is doing.
Granted, it is important to know the tendencies of other fighting methods out there, for when you encounter them. But typically I would hear a sifu explain why such-and-such style was inferior because they used such-and-such technique.... then the teacher would call out a senior student who has been well trained in cooperation and demonstrate the point.
One example of this is a sifu exclaiming that Judo sweeps were a 50/50 endeavor, that the sweeper can just as easily be the sweepie..... WRONG!
If two people share the same grip and stand in front of each other, then yes, they have equal chance of throwing.... that is not a Judo sweep. The first movement in a Judo sweep is a tug to the side, to sink the person's weight onto the foot being swept.
This is just an example. And this again is why competition is important.
Instead of talking about one's stylistic advantage, go demonstrate it against an equally skilled player (sifu) of the style you think incorporates poor technique. Usually you'll find out that they don't.
Question everything your teacher tells you! Ask lots of questions! Put them on the spot!.... if they're qualified, they're more than happy to show you.