Ghostwheel's Top Nine Signs You're in a McDojo

9. You instructor has a Grandmasters Certificate. In Crayon.

8. The Senior Assistant Instructor is a 4 year old black belt.

7. The sign in the window says the school trains in more than 10 martial arts.

6. Your instructor tries to sell you Amway products.

5. While examining the schools tournament trophies, you find 3 for spelpng bees.

4. Reading the contract for the school is considered a kata (and a long one at that).

3. No one sweats.

2. While at a tournament, your opponent finds out who your teacher is and high-fives his teacher.

1. When paying for your belt examinations, the instructor asks: "Do you want fries with that?"

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