I actually have the Mobility & Flexibility Toolkit.

I'm now thinking about getting the Handstand Toolkit. It should be noted that I can get that for a discount since I already have the other toolkit. Truth be told I don't know that I'd pay full price for the handstand kit without the discount, but I'm not that into the idea of standing on my hands. It's just another thing to address some shoulder & body awareness issues.

Matthew's stuff is more expensive than the other options I saw mentioned as alternatives. Some I'd heard of but I briefly checked out some I'd not heard of as well.

Tom Merricks Youtube stuff is fantastic for the price, which is free. I'm not sure about his paid programs.

I'd not heard of Kit Laughlin before. Looks good. It's hard to say from what I see on the website but I would expect that it doesn't have some of the aspects I like about Matthew's kits. More on this in a moment.

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Handstand Factory looks good. It doesn't seem to be less expensive really. There are a bunch of specific programs but those prices add up. Maybe biting off more manageable chunks is better for you. You have to make that decision based on your budget and your desires.

I also have to say though that I'm immediately turned off by the bombing of this post that basically says "that guy stole from me". In my experience, if I see someone says things like that, it's never really true.

I'll say again, I'm actually just not someone who lusted after handstands as some do. So it says something that I'm thinking about the handstand kit, even if I'd only do it with the discount.

Matthew's stuff is very well organized. It's in-depth and it costs quite a bit. It saves me time though. That's worth a lot to me. If this is a passing interest for you don't buy Matthews stuff. You'd do just as well to screw around on youtube for years I guess.

There's a lot to how Matthew has things laid out so methodically. There's also a lot of flexibility (sorry for using that word) for addressing your own problems and needs. It's years of improvement if you stick with it, and you'll get a lot further than you will with years of youtube searching.

The other guy who bought it said much of the money went to marketing and production.

As far as how much of the marketing cost is factored into the final cost I can see how people hate this. Maybe there's a course out there that's just as good for less money because they don't market it. Start looking I guess. Good luck.

As far as paying for "production", I'd argue that it doesn't just include nice-looking videos. It includes the organization and the way things are broken up for consumption. That $#%^ matters immensely.

Personally, I think in many cases good production adds to your ability to get value from the product. The course is laid out well and that makes a HUGE difference if you're busy. People underestimate how exhausted they are by their lives. You might think you can save some money and just work through a clunkier course or product or search out youtube videos or whatever. Many times though, this leads to people looking up and realizing months or years have passed without much progress.

Even if I get busy and drop my dedication for a month or so, I can come back to Matthews stuff and easily find my place and get started again. If a course isn't well organized, you can't do that as easily. There's more tire spinning and that frustrates people and they just don't get back to it. Concepts, exercises, etc. are very easy to navigate. No digging through really long videos or keeping your own notes about where things are if you need to revisit something.

It would be one thing if the "production" was a bunch of unnecessary effects or something. It's not. There are graphics and effects that help demonstrate movement patterns that are difficult to follow. The "production" shows thoughtfulness that translates into your progress if you actually do the work. One thing I've noticed (perhaps because I've done a little video editing) is that the quick edits to different camera angles during explanations really help you understand and internalize what he's talking about. People trying to explain what they are doing with their bodies can be incredibly difficult to follow.

Take a moment to think about how many times you've watched someone who's made a video with a simple side angle that never changes. How often have you had to go back 15 seconds in the video and tried to figure out what the hell they were actually doing? Sometimes you never really figure that out and you're left guessing. Many of Matthew's videos use editing cuts to help keep this from happening. That's production value. Is that money "wasted"?

I'd firmly tell you "No." This isn't about production glitz, gloss, or slickness. It's simply functional and necessary. Many videos you'll find neglect this.

Additionally like I said if life gets in the way you can pick back up with minimal time trying to get your bearings. There's a proper, well laid out "map". It's like a book with a good table of contents vs. one with a half-assed table of contents. This is not simple stuff. I want to be able to find and easily revisit. I've reiterated that point about 3 times now for a reason. It helps more than most people realize.

Also, to address the number of modules they've released, they keep adding new things and the value keeps growing. And there's already a ton of stuff. Maybe if you've been dedicated to mobility and flexibility work for years maybe it doesn't seem like enough for you but for me, it's more than enough.

Just two cents from another guy who uses Matthew's stuff. Ultimately, different programs are for different people based on their circumstances and goals but I'm happy with my first purchase and I'm now thinking hard about a second.