Sorry to hear your school closed, Baritsumaster
From our perspective, we don't see a decline in traditional school purchases that is significantly larger than the modern styles. There has been a general overall decline due to the economy, but that shows some evidence of recovery now. The hidden factor, of course, is that many traditional schools don't require brick-and-mortar schools. As long as enthusiasts like yourself maintain the traditions, it's in no jeopardy. Don't be discouraged, Baritsumaster. When one door is closed, another is open.
I dunno, Andy. I think neck dislocations are always useful. :-)
Bemoaning the death of traditional always seems weak to me. Not to implicate you at all, Baritsumaster - I've been at school closings and it's a total bum out, so your grief is understandable and appropriate. But when people complain about traditional dying out because of wushu/mma/coronal mass ejections, that's just weak. It dies out when you stop practicing it. If you don't want it to die out, keep practicing. Don't blame others.
The survival of tradition rests depends upon us.