The training here is very traditional and not for the average person. If you are looking for a quick, inexpensive way to learn self-defense then you should go somewhere else. If you are looking for a traditional teacher who will guide you to being the best you that you can be, not physically, but mentally and spiritually, then you should consider this school. I would recommend that you read all of the articles listed on the website to give you an idea of the traditional philosophy taught at this school.If you are not ready to empty your cup and embrace positive change, you will not last here very long. If you are sincerely ready to change your life, and you are willing to follow the traditional etiquette, then you should consider this school. Before training here, I did not even have a bachelors degree. Now, I have a bachelors degree and two masters degrees. My teacher insisted that I follow the traditional martial arts etiquette and become a scholar-warrior. It was not easy. I needed to be taken outside of my comfort zone. I am so thankful for his patience with me.I have been a student at this school for over sixteen years. My decision to train at this school was one of the best decisions of my life. I have learned about internal energy and how to harness the untapped potential of my mind to achieve things that I did not initially think were even possible. More importantly, I have learned to be a better son, a better father and a better husband due to the unfolding of the aloha spirit in my heart thanks to my training here.