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P 47D Thunderbolt 57th FG Nose Art Photo
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Capt Gross 354th FG Ace On P 51B Mustang Nose Art Photo
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c1943 Real Photo WW2 B 17F BOMBER BETTY BOOP Nose Art and Bomb Tallies
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B 24 Liberator Pistol Pakin Mamma Nose Art 8x12 Aircraft Photos
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c1943 Real Photo WW2 B 17G Bomber DRAGON LADY with CREWNose ArtFLYING FORTRESS
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WW2 B 24 Liberator Tropic Night Nose Art 8x10 Photo
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Lt Sterns and Wittekiend 352nd FG By P 51D Mustang Nose Art Photo
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P 47D Thunderbolt 57th FG Nose Art Photo
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Capt Johnson 339th FG Ace On P 51D Mustang Nose Art Photo
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Lt Col Johnson 49th FG Ace Taxies P 38J Lightning Nose Art Photo
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WW2 B 24 Liberator Going My Way Nose Art 8x10 Aircraft Photos
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Lt Col Ed McComas 118th TRS Ace Nose Art Photo Set
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P 38L Lightning 18th FG Nose Art Photo Set
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Capt Joe McConnell 51st FIW Ace in F 86E Sabre Jet Nose Art Photo Set
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DOOLITTLE RAIDER NOSE ART PANEL B25 BOMBER USAF AIR CORP WW2 WWII B17 P38 1942
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Nose Art Panel Memphis Belle B17 P51 B25 B26 airplane pin up USAF Airplane WWII
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B 24 Liberator Pacific Tramp III Nose Art 5x7 Aircraft Plane Photo
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8x10 Color Print VINTAGE WW2PHOTOB 24 NOSE ARTHEAVENLY BODY
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WW2 B 24 Liberator Umbraigo Nose Art 5x7 Aircraft Plane Photo
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Vintage WWII Nose Art Postcards Set of 18 Postcards
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WWII Nose Art B 24 Aluminum Reproduction Panel
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P 47C Thunderbolts 78th FG Nose Art Photo
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Col Bob Scott CO 23rd Fg By P 40E Warhawk Nose Art Photo
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Nose Art Photo  BONUS DVD 5000+ IMAGES TOP OF THE MARK
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P 51D Mustang 348th FG Nose Art Photo
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F5F 5 Hellcat CAG 15 Minsi III Nose Art Photo
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Photo Nose Art Daddys Delight B 17 Bomber WWII
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Lt Hare 57th FG By P 47D Thunderbolt Nose Art Photo
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P 47D Thunderbolt 56th FG Nose Art Photo
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WWII P 38 FIGHTER AIRPLANE SEXY NOSE ART  PILOT PHOTO
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WWII B 24 BOMBER IT AINT SO FUNNY NOSE ART ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH
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Photo Nose Art SOUTHERN COMFORT B 24 L M WW2
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B 17F Memphis Belle  Crew Nose Art Photo
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B 17F Connecticut Yankee  Crew Nose Art Photo
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WWII Photo WW2 Nose Art Grim Reaper A 20 USAAF
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360 WWII 3rd Div 30th Reg Photo  Nose Art Jeep
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WW2 Round Trip Ticket Nose Art Pin Up Combat Photo
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Curtiss P 40 Kittyhawk Jeep nose art Africa aircraft photo 1943 WW II warbird
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Photo Nose Art LADY LUCK B 24 Bomber WWII
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Lt Seidman 14th FG Ace By P 38G Lightning Nose Art Photo
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WW2 B 24 Liberator Night Mission Nose Art 5x7 Aircraft Plane Photo
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Spitfire Mk Vb Julie II Flown By Ace Lt Curtis 52nd FG Nose Art Photo
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P 47D Belle of Bellmont 56th FG Nose Art Photo
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B 17 Bomber Nose Art Photo Group Lot 1 Twelve 4X6 Color BW WWII ETO
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Maj Stapleton 364th FG By P 38J Lightning Nose Art Photo
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Lt Ed Hubbel 50th FG By P 47D Thunderbolt Nose Art Photo
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Photo Nose Art HOME STRETCH B 24M Bomber WWII
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Col Dyke Meyer CO 366th FG In P 47D Thunderbolt Nose Art Photo
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B 17 Bomber Little Miss Mischief 324th Bomb Sq Nose Art 4X6 Color Photo
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Capt Frank Gaunt 18th FG Ace And P 40M Warhawk Nose Art Photo Set
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WWII B 17 Blonde Bomber 322th Bomb Sq 91st Bomb Grp 8X10 Nose Art Photo
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The Hidden Costs Of Choosing The Wrong Style Of Martial Arts Karate

A lot of people nowadays are getting into the martial arts and choosing a school without even knowing which style of martial arts the school teaches. Some schools are not totally clear on what their style is as many are practicing and teaching a hybrid mix of multiple arts. Is this a problem? Should you know which style you practice? Are clearly lineated styles even important? The easy answer to all of these questions is yes and no. Unfortunately there are hidden costs involved in choosing the wrong style of martial arts.

Here's why:

· Choosing a style based on popularity rather than something that fits your personal strengths

Just because a style is the most popular thing going doesn't mean that it is right for you. Taekwondo has held the interest of many a young person due to its dynamic and spectacular kicks. If you are athletic and flexible then this might be the art for you but if you have bad knees and worse hamstrings, then think twice.

Not too long ago, Tae Bo was the big thing. At first glance some people thought this was a martial art, especially as the founder Billy Blanks was a former karate champion. However, some of them were disappointed to find out that Tae Bo was a new style aerobic workout using martial arts techniques that has little to no self-defense value.

More recently Mixed Martial Arts has become hugely popular and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is attracting record numbers on its Pay-Per-View events. Consequently, many young people are hoping to ride the next wave of popular martial arts. However if you want to keep your good looks, straight nose and nicely-shaped ears you might want to reconsider.

The bottom line is that you should try to find a martial art that matches your strengths and not your weaknesses.

· Picking a martial art that has conflicting values with your core beliefs

The majority of martial arts have a certain amount of traditional "baggage" that comes with them. This "baggage" can sometimes include some rather esoteric practices and mystical thinking that you may or may not be comfortable with. Most people are able to accept these practices at face value and in many cases the various martial arts schools water down some of the stranger customs and forms of etiquette in the interest of blending in with our popular culture.

Some people however feel that their own personal religious preferences and ideals are being compromised and therefore can feel more than a little uncomfortable. If this description fits you then you might want to check out your chosen style's practices and customs before you make your final decision. This factor is usually not an issue but it doesn't hurt to check out this aspect of your martial art before making a commitment.

· Enrolling in a martial arts school based on price rather than quality

This factor can work for you and against you. There is no regulation in the martial arts industry that defines what standards a good school should uphold. Also there are a wide range of martial artists who are full-time commercial school owners and some who are part-time hobbyists.

Most people's perception is that the more expensive the school the better the martial art. Sometimes this is true but sometimes the local community center has a great martial artist offering a great service. Expensive schools usually offer excellent training facilities and great customer service together with well-structured programs.

Cheaper schools or classes generally offer lesser facilities and sometimes inferior instruction, but very often there are some hidden gems to be discovered. Don't overlook these people just because of price. Conversely don't overlook the big schools because they are "too expensive". Make your decision based on quality and not price.

· Opening the Yellow Pages and choosing a karate school just because the ad looked good

Looks can be deceiving and just because an ad in the Yellow Pages looks good doesn't mean that the karate school is the right one for you. It just means that they are better at marketing and design than some of the other schools listed in the same pages. Check into a few of the schools by calling them and visiting them and then make your decision. It might end up that you still go to the school with the cool ad and that's fine, but at least you looked around a little first.

So what is the moral of the story? Do your research first, before you begin your martial arts practice! A little extra time spent up front will more than likely pay dividends later. The martial arts often turns into a lifetime endeavor. You probably won't be too happy if you spend some significant time practicing a certain style of martial arts only to find out that there is nowhere else to go unless you change your style.

I speak from personal experience here so please listen to what I'm saying. I spent the first ten years of my martial arts practice studying a style of karate that had been invented by my instructor. I was lucky because this particular instructor was actually very good at the martial arts and had developed his style based on what he felt was the best from some of the mainstream karate styles.

Consequently, when he decided to end his study of the martial arts due to family commitments, the transition into my current style of Shotokan Karate was not too difficult due to the similarities with my first style of karate. Fortunately I have few regrets based on the life lessons I received from my first instructor. Some of you may be less fortunate and will have to change altogether.

For a comprehensive guide on how to choose the right style and the right school for you just download my FREE Report, "Karate for Newcomers: How to Find Out Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Karate Practice". You will find it at http://www.freekarateinformation.com.

Good luck and best wishes on your journey in karate.

About the Author

Paul A. Walker, is a 4th degree black belt karate instructor with over 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In June 2003 he attained his 4th degree black belt, after studying with the legendary Karate Master, Hirokazu Kanazawa at his Headquarters Dojo in Tokyo for three years. Additional free information on karate for people who are investigating, just beginning, are advanced practitioners, or who are instructors, is available at Paul's website at
http://www.freekarateinformation.com

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