http://youtu.be/keRaWLVOuPQRegardless of your opinions on Gracie U (although I think every BJJ instructor I know is glad they're not awarding online blue belts anymore), there are some really interesting topics discussed in this video:
1. Whether or not most students are interested in competition, and whether or not competitions and tournaments hurt your student retention or help it.
2. The value of teaching people self-defense techniques as part of the beginner jiu-jitsu curriculum.
3. Student retention during those first few months when white belts are getting smashed by everyone else in class.
I'd like to hear what you think about these three topics (and about the announcement regarding no more online blue belts at Gracie U).