There is a huge problem with the martial arts. This problem, to be plain, is the result of lowered intelligence. And this problem can, if not addressed, result in the lowered intelligence of the practitioners.

Having stepped in front of the firing squad, let me say that I believe that the martial arts are the greatest invention since anything. Done with the right disposition, they result in high levels of discipline, increased morality, and a calm viewpoint of life that reassures society across the board. And, not to be less than truthful, they kick butt!

Now, having properly protected myself against the occasionally brain challenged, let me describe that huge problem. The problem is one of power and authority. Simply, once one is put in charge in the martial arts, one tends to squash anyone who threatens that power.

You've all heard the fellow in the ring who threatens to knock the head off his opponent with a ax kick...just because he really dont like him. This is the heart of spectacle, this is the gladiator gone looney tunes, creating his own ratings, causing the crowd to cheer for him, inciting to riot all in the interests of a corporate deal. This is the lesson of classrooms such as the WCW, yet brought into all other facets of sport where a dollar is to be made.

Now, once the less than intelligent soul becomes 'champeen of the wurld,' he continues his career through seminars, and even his own chain of schools. And in this career he continues his world class example with bad morals, manners and English. Any student who dares to question is apt to get his answer in headlocks and body slams, and not through the scientific reasoning of pulleys and fulcrums.

Now, thank the stars, this is not all instructors, many instructors are intelligent, joyous beings. But, what do we do about the, for lack of a better word, louts? I mean, I don't think the various sporting commissions will require a sixth grade education as necessary for a fellow who has dynamite in his fists.

Well, the answer lies in education, but not necessarily of the world champion. The answer lies in educating the masses. And this answer is possible through the education of the school systems.

Yes, it is about time to open a can of whup ass, apply a head popping leg scissors to, wrench the arm right out of the socket of...boards of education everywhere. Time to take them teacher types out and slap them in the heads with their own books. You want to fix the martial arts, start earlier, and pick the right fellow to pick on, next time your kid comes home with an F, head down to the local teacher store, and take a good helping of knuckle knocking, slobber knocking common sense, and convince them idiots that they better not to fail yer kid, and thats final!