Original bulldog has had at least 8 people join since the program including a couple of adults. Maybe you could invite the concerned factions down to a gym and let them see for themselves. I know terry would be willing to let them come down at anytime. They could watch connor take the kids class.
Connor teaches like a pro! lol you could here a pin drop in the class, he has between 15-20 kids and everyone of them loves it. in the class connor takes the warm up, then a couple of relay games then he helps with technique and bag work (going round to each person and helping them if need be) then terry or one of the senior trainers take the sparring, then connor does the warm down at the end.
muay thai has given my son confidence, consentration, disapline and respect for others and he is very happy doing it.
It keeps him off the streets, which worry me more than him competing in the ring. He wears all safety equipment and he is in a safe controlled enviroment, with superb role models.

Nikki