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Originally Posted by shooter521  I haven't taken any of the courses that Ken himself teaches, but I understand they are also quite good. |
In my opinion, he is a better instructor than some of the "big names" he hosts. He may be too humble to admit it, but he's very good. In the past when people ask for my opinion, I have recommended him over the "big name" several times when it's an either/or choice.
Scutter makes an excellent point too. Many people can't afford the time to travel or even the time for a 2-day class. They are better served by shorter, more frequent blocks of instruction that accommodate both their schedule constraints and their specific needs. That's one of the niche areas of instruction that I hope my brother and our partners can help fill in the near future, as it's not logistically feasible for someone who travels the country to teach 3-4 hour classes several weekends in a row.
In addition to schedule issues, there are also a significant number of people who can't tolerate (or don't believe they can) a two or three day class because of their physical limitations. In may cases, they are the people who are the most in need of instruction and training because they are the most likely to be victimized and the least able to retreat. This another group of people I hope to help meet their specific needs in the near future.
The cost factor can't be overlooked, either. In general, most local instructors charge significantly less than the bigger name, traveling instructors. In some cases you get what you pay for, but in others, you just get a better value with the local outfit.