Steve-O it sounds like a problem, not only for the "students" but also for the kiting community in general. A six to one ratio in many stages of instruction is far too excessive and will result in a poor learning experience perhaps even a dangerous one for the students depending on how things work out. I hope potential students ask appropriate questions in advance and learn what they are likely in store for. More about interviewing instructor prospects at:
http://fksa.org/forumdisplay.php?f=45
Some groupon deals are genuine good deals both for the consumer and for the vendor. In other cases the rates have obviously been jacked up and/or the content reduced. Providing the appearance of a deal while offering a substandard product or service is wrong, buyer beware as always.