Why is BJJ and MMA training so expensive?

[JSN]

the correct answer is middle and upper middle class people want to train UFC/BJJ, and the instructors want to make a good living. a true case of supply and demand.

 

[mayimbe112]

Then these MFers (these BJJ places) are in for a surprise, with the future state of our economy.

IMO, these people really are bunko artists. I live in the heart of BJJ here in America (Gracie, Torrance). I think when they (the Gracies) first came around, people were willing to pay any price, and so they charged "any price. When all the others started coming with their own places, they figured why not charge the same. And it's gone on.

I find it comical when I hear a guy like Rickson comment how he wants to spread BJJ to everyone, teach it's values, etc. AT $200/month. I guess when he says "everyone", he means the rich.

best post yet.
ive read how much how gracie academies charge, 200/month, jean jaques 180/month, etc etc...its outrageous. 150 is my limit, i get a bunch of attention, and my instructor is awesome. At places like Gracie torrence or the main gracie barra, or jj machado place, i dont think i could receive the same amount of attention, jj machado is so awesome tho i might have to do it for a month =D.
And also i can count on one hand how many privates ive had with my instructor...0
and he doesnt mind staying after class ends to work with me or speak with me on various subjects regarding jiujitsu.

But to each his own.