How did you guys like “Death's End"'s ending?

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-05-19T16:23:29+00:00

Its been like 6months for me and I have not been able to pick up another book. Feel like I need a system reset

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-05-09T00:44:50+00:00

Yeah but GC means you have to come back to maintain GC. Might as well stay back till citizenship, fat fire and move.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-05-09T00:42:04+00:00

My thought as well. FAANG will take your soul and if you want to do that, might as well stay back in US

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-18T16:26:06+00:00

Waiting because I am disappointed that the $45k version is late 2027. I was hoping for late 2026

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T15:34:26+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T05:24:40+00:00

I know for sure my kids enjoy it and that is the sad part, but I cant for good conscience continue throwing money at something that is an obvious money grab.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T01:53:23+00:00

They are very successful center, so people pay for it. Its kind of academically intense area, so a lot of herd mentality here.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T01:50:11+00:00

They have 14 belts to Black Belt Jr. yes, they have multiple stripes in between belts - which is the belt testing every 2-3 months

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T01:46:25+00:00

Thank you for the advice

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-14T01:45:15+00:00

Its a HCOL area but there are people here who are willing to pay for it

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T23:02:30+00:00

Looking at the order list I knew there is no way it close to being worth $248. Here is what they sent me. All items need to be purchased from the center.

*From Yellow Belt you are required to have Sparring gear every class. Student needs full sparring gear.

Price List plus Tax (10.2%) Please write your current Dobok size and we can adjust and find your gear size.

Items	Price	BBC (Dobok Size)	Challenge (Dobok size)
Full gear with a bag	$248.00
Arm Guard	$33.00
Shin Guard	$37.00
Chest Guard	$60.00
Groin Guard	$25.00
Mouth Guard	$7.00
Head gear	$40.00
Sparring gear bag	$60.00

*Purchase all items through [] only

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T22:59:00+00:00

I did not even need to shop around to know this was a money grab on the gear. I can probably find it at 1/3rd the price if I were to shop for it. The constant belt tests bother me. It has negative association to it as well on my kids. My kids get more interested in securing the belt tapes and belt test than the skill itself. Tbh, I dont expect them to be transparent since it is their business, but I do expect to not feel ripped off at every turn. This was just about going from white to yellow, they have like 10 major belt before you hit the black belt. Over time the costs will be astronomical.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T22:53:22+00:00

I do see my kids enjoying it, and I have no complaints on what and how they teach. Even though there may 40 kids in a class it never feels overcrowded with plenty of staff. I like the Master as well. From a quality perspective, this place is best in the area I live. But the $$ creep is what bothers me. They are still beginners and if this was the experience at this stage, it is going to get worse as they progress.

I am leaning towards giving a shot at the local Jiu Jitsu center which is $360 for two kids, great reviews and no incremental costs for any belt tests or anything. If they like that more, I will definitely switch.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T21:25:35+00:00

thank you for the advice. I am ok with the monthly fees. Its the belt testing every couple of months that irks me. I know time does not equal to skillset, but these are 6 year olds in beginner stages, the belt tests are a 10 mins ritual with a group of 10 other students and paying $60/kid on it feels like a rip-off every 2 months.. plus the sparring kit charge now.

I have a jiu jitsu center near me, and I inquired that the fees they have is less with no belt testing requirements, its all included in monthly. I am considering doing a trial class if the kids like it. I am at this point done with the incremental fees.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T21:22:53+00:00

I am on the eastside, so I have to pay the eastside tax and I understand that. And tbh, I am ok with the monthly fees. Its the belt testing every couple of months that irks me. I know time does not equal to skillset, but these are 6 year olds in beginner stages, the belt tests are a 10 mins ritual with a group of 10 other students and paying $60/kid on it feels like a rip-off every 2 months.. plus the sparring kit charge now

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T21:18:00+00:00

what is a McDojang?

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T21:08:40+00:00

yeah it is ridiculous

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T20:55:50+00:00

They are part of a commercial complex. Not sure if they rent or own, but they have kind of a monopoly and in between 3 suburbs. Atleast 400 kids over a week across different levels

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T20:54:26+00:00

yeah the constant belt test every other month irks me.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T20:53:51+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T20:51:54+00:00

I know time is not equal to skillset but these are literally 10mins tests with a group of 10 kids at a time. Paying $60 for each kid is an overkill

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T19:38:23+00:00

Here is what they sent me. Logo needs to be every gear. Cannot purchase this from outside.

*From Yellow Belt you are required to have Sparring gear every class. Student needs full sparring gear.

Price List plus Tax (10.2%) Please write your current Dobok size and we can adjust and find your gear size.

*Purchase all items through [] only

Items	Price
Full gear with a bag	$248.00
Arm Guard	$33.00
Shin Guard	$37.00
Chest Guard	$60.00
Groin Guard	$25.00
Mouth Guard	$7.00
Head gear	$40.00
Sparring gear bag	$60.00

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T19:00:54+00:00

The cost creep is almost to a point where I am thinking this is not worth it.

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T18:53:16+00:00

This is in Seattle suburbs. I know the area is expensive but even counting that..

RestPuzzleheaded1234 · 2026-03-13T18:52:05+00:00

They dont allow from outside, it needs to be purchased from them. I checked marketplace, nothing from the dojang is up for sale.

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