The Appleseed is great for learning the techniques. However, they need to be practiced and re-enforced. My understanding of the Appleseed shoots are that they come around once in a while. Generally the competitive shooters shoot regularly. If you get in with a bunch of these guys, you will learn your techniques and have them re-enforced by regular shooting. You do not have to participate in competitions if that is not your cup of tea.

I don't mean to imply that there is anything wrong with Appleseed shoots.