#dojo fees

Has the martial arts industry become more about selling expensive belts than actually teaching you to defend yourself?

With dojo fees rising, are free online martial arts courses a real alternative?

Is a black belt in 2024 more about paying for a belt test than earning actual skill?

Are you choosing self-defense over traditional dojos due to cost-of-living pressure?

Does anyone else think traditional martial arts are overpriced for what you actually learn?