I don't know the origin of the term, but it was used quite a bit in the past to refer to dojo chains that expanded quickly (in this case, either franchises, a local owner with multiple locations, or an organization that spread quickly), where the locations were all run with the same model.
You are more than a little behind the times on this issue. The famous hot coffee lawsuit dates back to 1994, almost three decades ago. See below:
www.mashed.com
I think this is also right. Schools built on a mass production model copying fast food chains, (whether franchised or not) catering to kids and, yes, passing out the the belts like happy meals toys, but charging a lot more!
Great question. Our adult and teen programs are run in a much more intense fashion. Questions that would be on the written test for our kids are asked to adult and teen students in the middle of training when critical thinking and recall is a bit harder so they have to know the answers outright. Training is a lot tougher and is run on a tight schedule with no room for talking, socializing, or slacking. So I tell all of our teen and adult students that every class is a testing. When I see they are ready for their next rank they are promoted at the end of class, no formal testing needed. Adults and older teens can learn faster from quick critique than younger kids can so we are capable of running this way while maintaining standards. As previously stated we have cameras in our school that are set to record anytime they detect motion so they record all class long. Because of this I am able to review classes and look at repeating issues and give detailed feedback sheets to the adult students as well. In addition we recommend all students keep a training journal and bring it every class so that when given feedback from the instructor during class they can write it down after class so they don't forget what they need to work on.
Wow, more racist generalizations? You need sensitivity training more than I do. At least make it funny if you are going to generalize.
Wing Woo Gar, do ya think that maybe a better way for Photon to have phrased this sentiment would have been something like this: In my experience, modern Western capitalist culture tends to produce more "McDojos" than the traditional Asian model.
My old Chinese Sigung had a sliding scale based on …? I once paid 100.00 for 6 hours a day for 7 days of intense personal instruction with him. I saw him charge some people 150.00 for one hour, and he was ferocious with them.Wing Woo Gar, do ya think that maybe a better way for Photon to have phrased this sentiment would have been something like this: In my experience, modern Western capitalist culture tends to produce more "McDojos" than the traditional Asian model.
On the other hand, Photon, my personal experience with my old Chinese sifu from Hong Kong was the opposite of yours. If he was a Grandmaster of kung-fu, then he was certainly a Great Grandmaster of the capitalist ethic!*
*Actual quote: "Do not complain about how much I charge you. Remember, I cheat you once so now you can cheat your students 1,000 times. Always make them pay a lot or you break your rice bowl."
I think if photon has any better way to express those kinds of racist sentiments he should keep those to himself as well. There is no excuse for it.Wing Woo Gar, do ya think that maybe a better way for Photon to have phrased this sentiment would have been something like this: In my experience, modern Western capitalist culture tends to produce more "McDojos" than the traditional Asian model.
On the other hand, Photon, my personal experience with my old Chinese sifu from Hong Kong was the opposite of yours. If he was a Grandmaster of kung-fu, then he was certainly a Great Grandmaster of the capitalist ethic!*
*Actual quote: "Do not complain about how much I charge you. Remember, I cheat you once so now you can cheat your students 1,000 times. Always make them pay a lot or you break your rice bowl."
Wow, that is an amazing level of open honestly. I guess I haven’t learned that lesson. I feel like a stingey bastard for charging at all, but I do have some expenses I would like to cover.Wing Woo Gar, do ya think that maybe a better way for Photon to have phrased this sentiment would have been something like this: In my experience, modern Western capitalist culture tends to produce more "McDojos" than the traditional Asian model.
On the other hand, Photon, my personal experience with my old Chinese sifu from Hong Kong was the opposite of yours. If he was a Grandmaster of kung-fu, then he was certainly a Great Grandmaster of the capitalist ethic!*
*Actual quote: "Do not complain about how much I charge you. Remember, I cheat you once so now you can cheat your students 1,000 times. Always make them pay a lot or you break your rice bowl."
Saying that the Asian culture values hard work is racist? If anything it's a positive stereotype.
So then I suppose it all boils down to whether or not a person thinks a particular dojo is a good dojo to train at and the standards for whether or not a dojo is a good dojo to train at will of course vary from person to person. A politer way of saying it would be to say that a particular dojo doesn't meet your standards as a dojo that you would train at, the term mcdojo can be offensive.
Well I haven't had coffee from McDonalds for a long time so I wouldn't know. In fact, I've put off coffee altogether for some time now.You are more than a little behind the times on this issue. The famous hot coffee lawsuit dates back to 1994, almost three decades ago. See below:
Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
In more recent years, numerous reviewers have rated McDonalds regular coffee as much improved and equal to or better than Starbuck's. Of course opinions vary. Here's a typical review:
Here's How McDonald's Coffee Compares To Starbucks - Mashed
Two of the most popular options for coffee in the U.S. are Starbucks - of course - and believe it or not, McDonald's. Just how good is McCafé coffee after all?
Notice that McDonalds is using a medium brew rather than a dark brew, that it is less bitter, and that their caffeine content is higher, and it's a lot cheaper. All those suit my personal preferences for plain coffee for my commute home from work. That said, I also frequent Starbuck's for fancier brews.
What has this to do with MA??? Well, I start my day at 3:45 am, so I really need that caffeine kick before teaching my evening class!
I see, so your adult programs sound a bit like what my Goju Ryu instructor does in terms of how he promotes students. He does do some formal testing but much of his testing he does just from watching you in class. So much of the time when you're being tested you won't know it. As he runs a rather small dojo it would work.
Not my concern if someone finds my verbiage offensive.
Even positive stereotypes are racist. I know quite a few asians who hate the stereotypes that they're good at math, piano, or karate; which on the surface are all positive things. People say that hispanics are hard workers-which sound positive until you realize they're normally saying it to couch their belief that hispanics are more suited for menial labor than others.
Hey @PhotonGuy. It actually is quite racist. There is a lot of information that you may find helpful if you look up “model minority” and how that stereotype hurts all people of color. Here’s one article to get you started.
www.npr.org
Checked out the link. Worth reading. Short version: don't generalize. Terms like Asian, POC ....even Caucasian or "White" are gross generalizations that perforce reduce vast and diverse populations to shallow stereotypes. See people for who they are ...not as some abstract idea or group.Hey @PhotonGuy. It actually is quite racist. There is a lot of information that you may find helpful if you look up “model minority” and how that stereotype hurts all people of color. Here’s one article to get you started.
6 Charts That Dismantle The Trope Of Asian Americans As A Model Minority
For years, the myth about Asian Americans and their perceived collective success has been used as a racial wedge. Here's a look at some common misconceptions driven by the "model minority" myth.
You are allowed to say whatever you want, I support you in that respect. I am allowed to feel whatever I want about what you say. I think that the fact that you don’t get that what you expressed would be interpreted as racist, is unfortunate. It’s not my place to educate you, but think about it. You doubled down on it, saying it’s positive racism. That, is where you have an even more serious disconnect in my opinion. I doubt anything I would say will affect you in this regard. Please do go on sir, and illuminate me on the virtues and values of various culture groups as you see it. I invite you to exercise your rights to expressing your opinions, however backward, ignorant, and distasteful I might find them.
You must not be married.
Nope but been living with my gf for 5yrs now.
