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I have studied a number of martial arts and had the opportunity to observe different teachers from within several arts over the last 40 years. My conclusion is that it is not the art which makes the difference, but the instructor, or sensei. Forget the name on the art and just look at who is doing the teaching. Do they have a philosophy you agree with and are they focussed on teaching their skills, or making money? Are they the type of person for whom you would feel respect? Are there any women in the class (I've noticed that if there are no women, it is frequently because the culture of the club is too macho)?
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