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How To Be a Real Ninja

Ashley351 — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:49:00 -0500

Ninjas are in video games. Ninjas are popular Halloween costumes. You may have even seen Ninja Turtles. Aside from the commercial portrayal of them, can one actually become a real ninja?

The Two Types of Ninjas: The common belief is that a ninja is only an assassin or secret spy. It is believed that their only goal is to kill anyone and anything that gets in their way. While a part of this is myth and history, there is another type of ninja that exists. A ninja is also defined as one who studies ninjitsu, a real martial art.
What Is Ninjitsu? Ninjitsu is the martial art study that originated in Japan. One of its main purposes is to preserve and pass on the ancient knowledge from generation to generation. It is considered the art of enduring life's hardships. There are eighteen disciplines to learn in ninjitsu; they are as follows:

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How To Choose a Tennis Racquet

Brian263 — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:35:00 -0500

Are you aware that you need a new tennis racquet, but afraid to make the choice? Maybe it's the price tag that's scaring you away. Maybe it's that frightening pro shop smell of stale palm sweat and tennis balls (you love it, though - admit it). Most likely, however, you're intimidated by the sheer number of racquet options. Choosing a tennis racquet can be tricky, whether you've been playing for three days, three weeks or three years. After three decades, you should have the idea. In the meantime, this article can get you started on the right path.

How To Train for a 5K Run

ytriguy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:38:03 -0500

How you prepare for your first 5K run will in a large part depend on your prior running experience. You may possibly have been running for fitness in your background--maybe even for years--but as of yet, you have never entered an organized event.

For the sake of this article, let's assume you have done a little running. Perhaps you've been doing easy runs of maybe 15-20 minutes 2 or 3 times a week. However, you have decided that you want to challenge yourself further and saw the notice for the 5K run and decided you would enter. Let's assume this is your first 5K run, and the first time you have ever entered an actual organized race. Here are some tips on helping you to do the best you possibly can: