Landing Techniques. Apparent differences between UK & USA

I'm promted to ask a question having read the postings
regarding the different views expressed, in another
thread, regarding the wearing of parachutes in the
UK and USA.
When, as a UK pilot on holiday, flying in the USA a
couple of years ago, the CFI demonstrated his preferred
landing technique which involved progressively reducing
airbrakes as one approached the ground. This gave rise
to very prolonged 'hold-offs' and touchdown at the
stall. Was this a local quirk? Would appreciate the
views of those more qualified than I on the pro's and
con's of such an approach.
For my own point of view, it struck me that this American
technique made spot landing more difficult. Also, I
was concerned that there was a prologed period of very
slow flying close to the ground. Any thoughts?