Pyramids at Giza, hanging gardens of Babylon, collossus of Rhodos,  statue of Zeus, mausoleum at Halicarnassus, temple of Artemis, lighthouse of Alexandria .....  Booooring - who still wants to see these antiques ? No - the real wonders of the world are here in our immediate neighborhood. They are .......       The 7 Martial Art Wonders of the World . .. . 1) The Collossus of X-Town   The collossus of X-Town is the *** dojo, one of the biggest clubs according to its own claim. Keeping this in mind, it is quite remarkable that one can hardly encounter any members and that there are hardly any instructors. The opening hours of this wonder are listed on the *** club's website.     2) The Hanging Belts of the Antisenseis   The hanging belts of the antisenseis provide their owners wiith a continuous flow of new master ranks, even without training or personal progress. According to oral tradition, the term "hanging" originates from the fact that the belts are actually hanging and not moving because their owners don't do it either. There are no fixed opening hours.     3) The Member Pyramid   The base of the member pyramid of the *** club consists of passive members. On it is a layer of beginners and children. The next layers of lower ranks up to higher ones are continuously decreasing in size. In contrast to other martial art pyramids, where the members will migrate over time to higher levels, here they disappear without a trace. They are regularly substituted by new elements from outside.  The member pyramid can be observed at the *** club.     4) The Charlatan Statue   The modern statue is a picture in the internet. While the photo somewhat resembles the charlatan's outer look, the advertising slogans are wild running fantasy. Locals are aware of that, but strangers should be alert and not mistake it for reality.   The charlatan statue can be viewed 24/7 on the homepage of the *** club.      5) The Lighthouse of the Fun-Club    Today the term lighthouse is only meant figuratively. The modern lighthouse is the website of the fun club. Promises ranging from fantasy over euphemisms to open lies are used to lure potential members on the cliffs of the club. Most of them will be doomed. The lighthouse can be visited at any time in the internet.     6) The Mausoleum of Martial Art   The mausoleum in mind is the annual club meeting of the *** dojo. At this event, each time a piece of martial art, free will, and common sense is burried. The solemn silence of the audience radiates unresistable magic. This mausoleum is open on one day a year but unfortunately only for invited guests.     7) The Cornucopia of Anti-Examiners   The cornucopia of the anti-examiners lavishes ranks on anybody regardless of skill and experience. Apply -  pay - take away - and the dreams of a budo career will become true. The cornucopia makes happy and self-confident. The belt dispensing cornucopia can be admired nationwide at so called rank examinations.   © 2005 UNE