Patrick Seguin
The Masters and the master's wife are great people and are very kind to everyone. My rating is based on my experience, with over a decade of Martial Arts training, as well as my expectations. The system seems geared towards moving students up quickly (having to learn one single form per belt) and less on quality and mastering techniques. I've witnessed many who've moved up without being able to properly do the movements. Like in most clubs, blackbelts will help with teaching forms and techniques. In a system like this, you get taught forms and movements that your teacher may not master themselves. Questions such as "is this a block or a strike" couldn't be answered in my case. I ask questions for clarity and understanding, as the instructions would simply be "place your arm like this" without force or precision. Inexperienced students do not know what to expect, so they won't ask these questions. I share my opinion not to discourage anyone from joining, it doesn't mean you will not enjoy your experience, many do. It's simply to inform those who might have high standards as I do, as I'm used to a traditionally strict and demanding system. (Which I've yet to find in MTL)
