Al and Marcus discuss three terms that are sometimes used interchangeably: McDojo, Black Belt Factory, and Bullshido. We discuss some red flags that indicate a potential martial arts school might be a McDojo or a Black Belt Factory and share our experiences with these institutions.
You might also be interested in checking out the following sources that we looked at while preparing for this episode.
Art of One Dojo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_6IiVwvzo
Karate by Jesse: http://www.karatebyjesse.com/93-signs-of-a-mcdojo
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