I responded to a post from a dojo blog with the title above. You can find that by clicking here.

From a pupil’s perspective, that is a very strong statement (your title) for such generic information. I’m not here looking for drama but if you’re going to label yourself the best school in the entire state I had hoped to read about a little more substance.
As a student, anyone who tries to imply this would make me walk right out the door. Of course, that’s just me.

This is the first time I’ve read a blog from this instructor but feel that martial arts instructors especially should be accountable for such claims. I read on the blog that he’s up for nomination for the U.S. Instructor of the Year and wish him luck on that. Bottom line is that you’re NOT the best.

If an instructor really is that great, then let others speak on it. Link to student’s blogs that claim you are indeed the greatest instructor they’ve ever come across. If the instructor trains professionals, link to those events or profiles. Link to other blogs that describe negative aspects that a student may experience and explain why you are different. Simply stating that you’re the best with absolutely no backing is simply ridiculous.

My intention is not to point fingers at Mr. Boggs’ but simply to share a perspective from a pupil of martial arts.

-UPDATE-

July 2, 2008

Looks like some time between this week and last, Mr. Boggs had the title changed. Good to see he’s making the effort to portray the proper image within the martial arts community. Thank you for considering my feedback.