February 2006   SPOTLIGHT

BIG BUSINESS,  RELIGION  and  MARTIAL ARTS ....The  NEW  TRINITY?

(Left Chart)  The breakdown of Faiths for Martial Artists worldwide.    

  (Right Chart)  The breakdown of worldwide Faith-based corporate/organization Martial Art chains.  

   Note how other world religions (not including 'insane' or 'other') have not yet found the wisdom of combining corporate martial arts franchise (ie 'Chains') to community faith service.  Clearly, Christianity has cornered the market and is a pioneer in this mission.    Is Big Business, Big Religion, and Big Gyms the next new Trinity of Big Hope Arts? 

   Article: Student Retention and Tax-Free Benefits.

    Sure kids look up to a Great Grandmaster in the Arts, but the novelty doesn't always last and kids frequently move on to other protégés in their lives . Why not lock that commitment in by becoming a "Divine Supreme Grandmaster" !   

Which is why you should file to become a 503c Not for Profit Religious Organization.        Here's how....read on:

By simply adding a faith name to the end of your Ryu, you can qualify to become a faith-based community service.  Once that is in place, any online Sokeship council will review your application (after fee payment clears) and see you are a community-friendly system founder and hence: 'Grandmaster'.  It will be assumed because of your community work, that your criminal record is clean which will give the blessing to your Tax-free Sokeship!    

   Remember to let them know: 1) What title you wish to appear with your name on the certificate.  2) What ranking and position you desire.  3) Choose from the list of available certificate templates and font styles.   And don't forget to order title patches!

WAL-MART ANNOUNCES  NEW 'MARTIAL APPAREL'   DEPARTMENT  

  Wal-Mart announced it's new martial line of clothing to roll out this spring.  From headbands to tabi shoes, the product line will include all of your martial costume needs.

Director of US Martial Apparel division:  "You can't get any more authentic than martial clothing made and imported from the birthplace of martial arts itself.  Next year, we hope to break into the Martial Weapons market!"

 Sensei says: "Kiaiiiii-elujah!"