Yes......VERY true!! Igoe's dvd is excellent and will have you 'playing along' almost immediately.
So is Jojo Mayer's, "Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer".....the only problem I have with Jojo's vid, is that it seems to pose more questions geared towards things like "Should I learn German grip or French grip?"....(amongst many other things....that is but one example) than it provides answers. Jojo's vid is brilliant in that it shows you the process of many techniques......where it lacks, IMHO, is that too many newer players feel the need to take it as an "either/or" approach. I honestly don't think that, that was Jojo's original intention. He shows you the process, as a matter of course......great for the experienced player who is looking to add to his arsenal. Not so great for the beginner who is looking for a "definitive" answer. However, I realise that I'm about to get flamed for saying that.....but by the same account, that doesn't mean you shouldn't check it out either.
At the end of the day, what you end up applying to the drum kit is up to you. If it works for you, then use it....if it doesn't, then leave it be, until you feel you'll see the benefits. That is the one reason why, I feel the Igoe dvd is a little more easily followed.
Now, upon a re-read.......that makes NO sense, does it??