windwalker wrote:phil b wrote:I wouldn't say it is necessary for a teacher to have competition experience, but it doesn't hurt. Having watched a big name teacher demonstrate an application that would get your arse handed to you if you tried it in any kind of free exchange, be it the ring, the streets, or a friendly exchange, I would say a little experience of fighting would have prevented such nonsense being shown. Needless to say, I never went back there.
why is it that people have no problems posting links of some teachers or naming names,,,and with others they don't?
"big name teacher"
I would think if one is motivated to post something good or bad, they would post it regardless along with some commentary
or clip showing what they found objectionable or at least give those who practice with
the teacher or even the teacher themselves a chance to respond.
https://www.yelp.com/about
a site thats used for businesses.
Firstly, I'm not naming the teacher because we all know how that would turn out. I have previously been told I don't know what I'm talking about and had personal attacks aimed at me when discussing people I've had hands on experience with. In one thread, I was told I was wrong and knew nothing, for commenting on a video which had my kung fu brother in. The RSF and it's moderators are not impartial.
Secondly, my point is that some teachers are more scholar than fighter. That's fine, both have value, but each should stick to what they know and be honest about it.
Finally, the incident I mentioned is not on video. I was at one of the teacher's regular classes. I could trawl youtube and would probably find something as an example, but to what end? It won't further the ddiscussion.
For some, real world experience is of no importance and nothing will change that.