THE TOP 10 REASONS FOR STUDYING MARTIAL ARTS

What makes a martial artis daily encounter the life of hard training, pain and injuries? find out...

10 # Get to appreciate finer points of Chuck Norris' acting.
9 # No need to wonder what belt to wear.
8 # You can beat up people, and get belts and medals for it
7 # Never need to wonder why it's hard to get up in the morning
6 # Can become a movie star, without needing to know how to act.
5 # Get to be on first name basis with the Emergency Room staff.
4 # Nice way to meet hunky doctors at ER.
3 # Encreases sex appeal, not the bruises but the power
2 # Learn to count to 10 in atleast 3 different Asian languages
finally numer uno...
1 # free nose jobs

You Know You've Been In the Martial Arts Too Long When You...

Oh so true, and oh so pittyfull, from Tuulia and Marjut to all you little Bruce Lee wanna-be's

<<>> You have more bruises than a roller derby queen, and you still go back for more.
>><< You have had atleast one free nose job since you started.
<<>> You trip, go into a roll and come up in a fighting stance. in church.
>><< You answer your boss Usss.
<<>> Over skilled, not over-kill tell that to the poor slob you just waxed
>><< The orthopedic surgeon starts paying you finders fee.
<<>> You leap to ypur feet and shriek with indigation while watching "Kung Fu","Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Highlander" at home.
>><< You actually watch "Kung Fu","Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Highlander"
<<>> 3 words...Pain Is Joy
>><< You view people on the basis on could you win them in a fight.
<<>> Your friends lovingly name you "Rice Crispy" coz when you move, there's a deafening sound of snap, crackle and pop

and the final sign...you find the following definiton funny as hell, and know exactly what I'm talking about.

Definition: de ja fu - the feeling that somewhere, somehow you've been kicked in the head like this before.