I've often been asked this question by friends, family, and even strangers: "I'm looking for a martial arts school, what should I look out for?" Now, I would love for everyone I interact with to be able to train with me, but sometimes that just isn't possible. So, here is my list of things to look for... and to look out for. THE UNICORN: First off is what I consider the unicorn or the ideal. It’s something many people will go their entire lives without experiencing: a true do

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