I chose my school because it is the best instruction in the region (state, at least!) Although, I do have to give props to Pesilat for moving to Louisville! Definately a close second.
I was blessed with an instructor that embodies that ever so rare combination of superb athlete (martial artist) and superb teacher. Rare indeed! On top of all that, he took me in even after my mouth made me an enemy!!! Forgiving and excellent at his chosen vocation?!? Wow, I just can't say enough good things about Scott Elliott. Trust me, if you are ever in Kentucky, come visit the school (shameless plug).
Having the senior living disciple and lineage holder for the system live only a few miles away.
Having a guy who used to train 8-10 hours a day under one of the greatest hand to hand combatants of the last century ant the senior of the 12 guardians of Vietnam be my teacher...