Well, I just had my first class today, so I'll try to give my perspective. All I want is an extremely detailed explanation on how to do a technique. In the class today, we only practiced 2 techniques, I might have the names wrong but bear with me, katatedori and kosodori ikkyo and katatedori nikkyo. I practiced them for a good 15 min. each, both uke and nage, and thanks to a good teacher (and a very patient partner), I almost think I know the littlest bit about them
Just my .02c