Originally Posted by
Ironpig
If you concern yourself with reputation you will find that the school you go to has none.
There will always be people who will nay say and grief post crap about whatever you do.
Just look for truth in the techniques, expose yourself to as many arts and practitioners as possible and be open to the idea that you may not have the be all end all art that is advertised.
Did I mention have fun?
I left Fred Villari's because I couldn't get a straight answer from the top masters on lineage and where the forms came from. When I asked one too many times I was told that I was being disrespectful. WTF? If they didnt know they could have just said so, I would still be there researching the answers myself.
Your experience may be different, have a great time and try to pull good skills and some friends from ANY experience.
just a few pennies from a pig.....
-"bigger is BIGGER"
IronPig