[MUSA]

You can expose yourself to basics, and that's fine. If you want to actually learn something then go to someone qualified to teach. The little things is what you will miss most and honestly those add up quickly. For example knowing your striking surfaces, knowing where your power comes from, understanding the importance of breath, etc. I could go on but there's an absurd amount of material you will miss without the proper instruction. Beyond that you will miss the wisdom a Masters level instructor can offer you. I understand the fear of spending a lot of money to join a belt factory and get little in return on your investment. That's a huge problem and makes it incumbent upon you to really dig and find something traditional. I just recently earned my 1st degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, and my outlook is that I've got a nice start on the rest of my martial arts career. To practice martial arts is to give yourself a frame of ref. in which to approach life, and not about getting belts, pins, or awards. Take this seriously. If you cant, then dont make it part of your life.