There are so many cases where people have signed up for what they thought were the greatest martial arts/self-defense combo - only to find this is not the case.
When you have signed a contract for yourself and/or your child, then basically, you're stuck.
My advice? Be very wary of what sort of art you seek out, and above all - check all the fine prints before signing anything.
Here's a case from orlandosentinel.com which ought to drive the point home...
