Ashley - it sounds like it is the EXACT same program we use here - the instructors are also Dan's eventually.
The kids books run on the various Kyu's (starting at 10th and counting backwards). We have the same timed worksheets - 40 sums with the abacus in 6 minutes and 40 sums anzan (mental) in 2 minutes.
It was a great way to get my perfectionist over the angst of needing to double check every sum. He now cheerfully carries on with this work and doesn't even freak out anymore if he makes a mistake! I loved it even more for that life lesson which has served him in so many other avenues too.
And wait till you see how excited they get when they see in actual real life where they can apply what they learn! It's brilliant indeed!
It's great for every child - a mathy gifted kid really can stand out with this and learn so much from it too!
