I am a longtime reader of SBN Redfield's board (at least 3 or 4 years) and read it rather regularly, I just do not post very often. You are very lucky to have a quality instructor like SBN Redfield and a great school to go to.
I certainly would love to visit one day and meet Mr. Redfield and his students. I have garnered a great deal of respect for him over the years reading his boards. I am presently in Arkansas where my school is located, but I travel quite a bit so one day maybe I will be in the area and take a detour and say hello. I think that would be really neat!
Good luck on your upcoming test and that is awesome that your one-steps are coming together. Like I stated, I think a lot of folks in the Martial Arts community are selling them a bit short lately. I agree with Mr. Redfield that when they are used properly as a training tool, they help the student learn so many things that contribute to good martial arts and practical self-defense.