Nth Degree

Dec

2005

Martial Arts

Issue

No. 3

NEWS

. . . . . . . . . . LATEST HEADLINES . . . . . . . . . . . .'Soke Santa' to visit dojo's around the world spreading the Chi of Christmas and shiny belts............First African-American immigrates to Russia and demands renaming of 'Sambo' Art..................New Martial Arts forum provides browser plug-in to filter out Fraud, Lies, Exaggerations, Stupidity and Egocentricity......................

Holiday Special Issue!	TOP STORY
NEW TYCOON SENSEI ROLE-PLAYING GAME "DOJOPOLY" Now you kids can role-play your way thru the dojo tycoon's maze of building up your empire by hooking some of the most gullible Martial Arts students, but don’t forget to keep some money aside for rent, fees, fines, belts and bail. For ages 1-100. warning: Game concept may produce delusions of grandeur in adults and small pieces present potential choking hazard to minors. Perfect Gift for the Holidays!

KATA TRENDS Sensei Ricky Trolovolski is head of a research group to measure the benefits of practicing kata in reverse (Gyakugata). So far, results are opposite as expected. ---------------------------------------------- Video 'Bunkology': Finding Ancient Applications to Pinan Kata with Archeology.		Article: Knowing What Your Sensei be Shoveling.

TRAINING PRODUCTS
			Reviews of the new Zatoniche 'Glow Blade' !

SENSEI SAYS: "Pottery barn dojo rules: You break it, you own it."

QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

Which change-room should your transvestite students use?

WATERCOOLER TRASH TALK

"I'm not sure if she's banging the Sensei, but she sure does advance in rank quickly."

	MEDICAL NEWS
	WORLD'S YOUNGEST BLACK-BELT ! Ultrasound of 1st tri Master-(name TBD) performing traditional kata. Expected to open dojo-chain in 24-26 weeks.	Man Claims E-bay Self-Defense Course "No Help". Demands Paypal Refund.
	BUDO BOOKS > "Iaido Sword...for dummies" > "Hoping for Defense" > "Complete Rip-off, with a Cool Cover" > "Justifying your unpopular Methods" >"Bedtime stories from an American Soke" > "The Secret Techniques of Commercial Martial Arts" > "Teaching Kids Dim Mak and when it's ok to use it on a battlefield." > "Zen, in a Word"
	Alternative Medicine Releases Propaganda Video Against Orthodox Medicine.	NEW TERM: Zentertainment: The Art of keeping people occupied by providing nothing.