| I was one of the "sounded like fun/interesting" types. Also, I always wanted to try it. I can't trace it to a specific event.
It sounds like you're disappointed in the reasons for beginning that your classes have given, but I say it doesn't matter what gets them there as long as you get them. I know I get people who when I mention that I fence talk about Star Wars, or some other move with fencing that they've seen--lately they mention the new Bond film too, which, having seen it, has terrible fencing. I tell them it's not necessarily like that, but mention that it's a blast anyway. Some people come expecting something more flamboyant, and I guess some leave when they don't get it, but often, as was partially the case with me, they stick around anyway.
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