July already! My, my, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday, I was hounding people for submissions to get this newsletter started. I want to thank everyone who's helped — by sending articles, providing feedback, complaining. You've helped keep the momentum going.

As always, I'd like to thank all of the authors for their wonderful contributions to the newsletter. Without them, you would only receive a seminar listing, training group list and an article or two written by yours truly. Because of them, we have great breadth and scope of experience and knowledge. Please e-mail them and let them know how much you appreciate their efforts.

Well, that's it for this month. Enjoy!

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!
  

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.

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.

Liz maryland is the editor of this newsletter. She is a graphic designer by trade and part-time information gatherer. She trains under Jean-Pierre Seibel at New York Budo (where she is learning to become one with the bo-staff), is still a vegetarian and a struggling Buddhist (OM this!), has a wicked sense of humor and may be contacted via E-mail: Ashidome@aol.com.