Hi there,
I'm a mother to an 8 year old boy and he's been studying ninjutsu at a local dojo. Lately there's been some talk amongst other members that this is not an accredited school and the sensei isnt a black belt as he claims. I'll admit, I know nothing about martial arts except that they can teach self defense, discipline and self awareness, things I want for my son. So my question is how do I find out if this guy is who he says he is and what are the repercussions for my son if he isn't? I'm guessing his skills won't be recognised if we decide to change Dojos and he'll be stripped of his green belt etc. Is there anything else? According to one of the other members who has studied in another Dojo, his techniques are fine so I'm not too worried about that aspect of things but maybe I should be. Thanks in advance.
Jupiterbite.
I'm a mother to an 8 year old boy and he's been studying ninjutsu at a local dojo. Lately there's been some talk amongst other members that this is not an accredited school and the sensei isnt a black belt as he claims. I'll admit, I know nothing about martial arts except that they can teach self defense, discipline and self awareness, things I want for my son. So my question is how do I find out if this guy is who he says he is and what are the repercussions for my son if he isn't? I'm guessing his skills won't be recognised if we decide to change Dojos and he'll be stripped of his green belt etc. Is there anything else? According to one of the other members who has studied in another Dojo, his techniques are fine so I'm not too worried about that aspect of things but maybe I should be. Thanks in advance.
Jupiterbite.