DirtyCrabcakes
Orange Belt
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If anyone is paying more than $60.00 a month for average BJJ school then you are getting ripped off. A top of the line academy is not more than $80.00 a month. I still think the MMA, BJJ schools are out of line with the pricing these days. Their is a half ass school near me that is charging people $95.00 a month. The two instructors can barely speak english and they are only there 3 days a week. These suckers are paying for 3 classes a week at a local fitness gym where they roll out the mats for a one hour class. I hope many of them go out of business with the crazy prices they are charging. McDojos, that is what they are.
I pay more than double your maximum (for only 9 1-hour classes per month) and I don't feel like I am getting ripped off. I could be paying less, but by paying more I get to train with guys who are medaling consistantly at the Pan Ams and other big international tourneys.
It's all about perceived value. In my area (DC/Baltimore) we have a number of really good schools, so there is no way the McDojos could compete charging high prices.