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They usually have just a few students who are learning the real deal, all the others are just learning crap.
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Few people realize how expensive it can be to run a dojo. The instructors have to work full time there, they usually dont have time for a second job. You need floor mats which cost 1000's of dollars. Training equipment, bathrooms, etc. You need to be able to accomidate people. Most of the people that attend are learning very little. They're in it because their parents put them there, or some other shallow reason. They wont take it as serious, they will never be as disciplined, and they will never be the best martial artist. But these people are needed to support the dojo and provide all the necessary equipment to the people that actually deserve to be there. Most dojos can not survive without these kinds of people.
Saying that. I think the difference is how much work the instructors put forth towards developing the truly devoted students. The devoted students can learn everything that can be learned elsewhere, and can study in class. Not everyone has to be at an equal skill level. Its funny because everyone expects Martial art instructors to teach them a couple things for free. "Show me this" etc. Most Martial Arts instructors are among the most professional people in society. It takes more years to be an instructor than it takes to get a doctorates degree. But noone would walk right up to a doctor and ask them for some medicine...they expect to get robbed.
Do you live in PA, or western NY? I only ask because you stated Goshin Jutsu.