For twenty four years, I taught Kali, Penjak Silat and Escrima.
Cool. Then you know what I'm talking about. When someone is representing your school, you want them in the best shape possible, and if only one or two can go to the fights, you want the best ones going, even if that may not be you. BTW, you got me beat. I started in Kung-Fu and have only done Kempo and some (very amateur) MMA.