u raise a good point Lady Croft, The MARTIAL side i enjoy very much, i like the competition, aggression and physical aspects of martial arts..and have become successful with it. But i also very much like the thought process, skills gained and self expression too.. the ART side. when i am training i feel very liberated.. nothing but task is on my mind... its a great escape from the challenges us young Nepalis face everyday, it has become my medium to express myself.... through the techniques. We all have some form of 'art' by which we express ourselfs, mine is mixed martial arts... i believe MatrixRose's medium is painting these blank small ornaments into ones with colour and life. Am i right??....you sound very passionate... : ) Lady Croft, do u have an 'art'? There is much more to M.A than the sport and physical.. ..this is what i believe based on my experience.... take care N Tiger : )