Thanks!
Thanks to you, faithful readers, the first edition of Ura & Omote was a great success! Keep reading and forwarding the newsletter! Also, please e-mail the authors and give them feedback. They would really appreciate it.

In putting together the second edition, I was lucky in that I had several willing authors. However, worked called me away (for a rather extended period of time-- talk about OVERTIME) from my information gathering and I was unlucky in getting some of the articles promised. These articles (on producing dynamic power and on how to start a training group) will appear in future issues of Ura & Omote.

Note the new Waza and School Listing sections of the newsletter. Several people wrote asking for them and we pulled them together. Just remember, your participation counts as well! Send information and questions to us and see what results we can come up with!

That's it for this month. There will be more exciting articles next month, but prudence has taught me not to make any promises. So, I'll keep my mouth shut for now. You, faithful readers, will have to wait for the goodies until next month.

Enjoy!

Background
This newsletter was started to connect ninpo taijutsu practitioners from all backgrounds together. Ura & Omote's goal is to provide a forum where we can easily gather and disseminate information (both "obvious" and "hidden"), ask questions and, more importantly, get answers, and share experiences while living the art.

Articles Still Needed
In order to produce this newsletter every month, articles will be needed. Please don't count on someone else to write the articles. If you feel you have something valid to share, please do so. Articles can be written on a variety of topics:

• Your favorite technique
  
• A movie or video review
  
• Training tips
  
• Personal experiences (i.e. training in Japan, using the art in real life, etc.)
  
• Interviews/Discussions with Shihan/Your teachers
  
• Pretty much anything you want as long as its related to ninjutsu!
  

Take special note of the Feedback section towards the end of this newsletter. In this section, readers will get a chance to ask questions or request articles. Interested authors may want to answer a question or give some input. If you have a question, feel free to send it in.

Please submit your articles, comments, questions, suggestions, etc. to the editor -- Ashidome@aol.com. Also, please let us know of any future events occuring in your area. This information will be included in our Training Opportunities section so that others can know and increase attendance at your functions.

Keep in mind that all articles herein are of their author's opinion/research and the publisher of this newsletter will not be held liable for any errors or misleading information. If you need further information on any articles, or if you have questions for the authors, please contact them directly. If there is no E-mail address listed, please E-mail the the editor and your request will be forwarded.

Here's the Standard Disclaimer
We (the publisher and authors) are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury which may occur through reading or following any instructions in this newsletter. Remember, these are martial arts techniques which may result in injury or death. Find a proper instructor wherever possible. Please consult a physician before engaging in the exercises described herein.

Liz maryland is a graphic designer by trade (slave to her company -- they NEVER let her go home anymore) and part-time information gatherer. She trains under Shidoshi Jean-Pierre Seibel at New York Budo, likes jellybeans (not the popcorn flavor, though), has a wicked sense of humor and may be contacted via E-mail: Ashidome@aol.com.