[Guaranano]

Why are so many so quick to jump to conclusions? It "seems" Korean? Some things "seem" suspicious? Why not visit the dojo, watch a class and talk to the instructor?

Nobody here is saying that. The people who made the negative comments about Myo Sim have seen the videos and, as I understand it, have spoken with a couple of those people and have formed their opinions based on fact.

My perspective is as a long time student of traditional kendo in a NYC dojo who moved to Charlottesville some years ago.

What dojo?

Although I don't often practice with the Myo Sim folks, I know and respect them. Yes, it's different from traditional Japanese kendo, but there is an intersting history behind the differences.

See Oroshi's post for their "interesting" history.

My advice is to keep an opinion mind and make your own judgements based on facts.

Practice what you preach. If you had done a little digging you would have found what Oroshi posted.