Executive Black Belt Training or "How to have a false sense of confidence"

[twisted mind]

It seems like every gimmick like this is founded by a 5th-7th degree black belt in taekwondo who dabbles in other arts.

Exactly, and someday when I obtain that level of awesomeness, I shall form my very own BS style and write a book about it.

I will instruct this style for a modest fee - obviously.

I can call it "TAE KWON JUTSU" err.........wait that's already taken, isn't it.

[Lu Tze]

Call it "Ju Kwon Fu", you cover all your bases that way.

[Rexley]

No.

That's kinda the point of this site.

Point taken, sir.

[judoka_uk]

Master Wadley has trained with some of the greats like 'Joyce Gracie' and 'Master Joyler Gracie' apparently.

[Larus marinus]

Call it "Ju Kwon Fu-ryu", you cover all your bases that way.

Fixed for you.

[twisted mind]

Ju Kwon Fu-ryu - where I will give you a black belt in 3 months.

Epic Win - I'll blow the competition out of the water with this.

[Permalost]

Holy Hell, check this out:
"Course Fee: $100 per hour (Private Lesson Rates)

The E.B.B.P. is 26 weeks long. Approximately 6 months from beginning to end.

Classes tend to meet twice a week and are one hour each. Contact your instructor for more details about scheduling."

Twice a week for 26 weeks is 52 sessions, which is $5,200 for this dumb black belt course. Man, I could be making some serious money if I decided to whore out my black sash. The private lesson rates are bullshit, especially considering that it's NOT private lessons, it's classes. I wonder how many people they get in a class? If they could get 10 people, that's $50,000 for working 2 days a week for 6 months. Assuming you could do this continuously for years, you'd be making a huge amount of money even without another job taking up the rest of your time, and that kinda pisses me off.

[kismasher]

Refuge Martial Arts in Bentonville

what's the cost up there?

i'm thinking about getting back into training 1-2 times a week. maybe.

[twisted mind]

what's the cost up there?

i'm thinking about getting back into training 1-2 times a week. maybe.

It's free, you only pay for testings and that's about 30 bucks.

[Larus marinus]

From http://www.maalj.com/

Bolding mine, for 'wut?' purposes.

Other courses offered

Taekwondo

After School Program

3 and 4 Year Old program

Self-Defense Classes

Executive Black Belt Program

Private training

Police/Law Enforcement training

JuJutsu (Aikido)

Street Smart Safety Classes

Tai Chi for health

12 Week MMA workout class

12 Week Boot Camp

[Rexley]

"JuJutsu (Aikido)"

I believe this word pairing warrants a direct ticket to hell.

[twisted mind]

Hang on there a minute, it gets even more interesting:
“J.R.” Frausto Operations Manager for EBBP

“J.R.” Frausto has 25 years of martial arts experience. He has taught internationally and is a respected top instructor in his field. In addition to classroom and private martial arts students, Shidoshi (Senior Instructor) Frausto has also provided training for military and law enforcement personnel.
Shidoshi Frausto holds a 7th degree black belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, a Japanese martial art, and a 1st degree black belt in Japanese Jujutsu.
Shidoshi “J.R.” Frausto
7th Degree Black Belt
EBBP Operations Manager and Master Certified EBBP Instructor
National Headquarters – Lake Jackson, Texas

Now I am convinced that this is full of t3h d3adly.

[SaintHamish]

Program Overview

• A proven self-defense jujitsu program.
• Self-defense for executives, community leaders and other professionals.
• 6 easy to learn training sections.
• 140+ easy to learn yet extremely effective street smart self-defense techniques.
• Basic motor skill movements only.
• Nothing complicated to learn.
• No long term commitments.
• 6 month training program.
• 2 training hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling made for people with tight schedules.
• No fluff just effective techniques.
• Earn an Executive Black Belt.

i highlighted the good stuff.

[Permalost]

Program Overview

• A proven self-defense jujitsu program.
• Self-defense for executives, community leaders and other professionals.
• 6 easy to learn training sections.
• 140+ easy to learn yet extremely effective street smart self-defense techniques.
• Basic motor skill movements only.
• Nothing complicated to learn.
• No long term commitments.
• 6 month training program.
• 2 training hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling made for people with tight schedules.
• No fluff just effective techniques.
• Earn an Executive Black Belt.

i highlighted the good stuff.

All for just $800 a month!

[SaintHamish]

executive black belts arent cheap.