Ever since I became involved with the martial art of Ninpo I realized through Grandmaster Tanemura’s teachings that the world is a very intricate place and that everything plays a huge part from a micron all the way on up to the Rain Forests. Everything we do has a reflection on the world we live in. One thing people are led to believe is that one person can’t make much of a change. I say don’t believe the hype! With one person making a conscience effort there will be a better world tomorrow. Fight the good fight, my friends!

Did you know that 260 million acres of U.S forest have been cleared to create cropland to produce our meat-centered diet and another acre disappears every 5 seconds. At the present rate, in 50 years not a single tree will remain standing in the U.S. Yet the amount of trees spared per year by each individual who switches to a pure vegetarian diet equals an entire acre of land saved, daily. “Diet for a new America by John Robbins.”

Animal agriculture is more damaging to land, water, air and wildlife than all other human activities combined. It has been called the greatest threat to the quality of life on earth second only to nuclear war. FARM

The driving force behind rainforest destruction is the American meat habit. We import 200 million pounds of meat annually from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and Panama. Yet, people in those countries eat less meat than the average American housecat. “Diet for a new America.” by John Robbins

Worldwide a forested area larger than Denmark vanishes every 6 months. For every acre converted for grazing pastures: 200 million acres of once highly productive forestland is now reduced to grazing. PETA

The use of grazing and cropland for U.S beef production accounts for roughly 50 percent of rain forest degradation, in turn worsening the greenhouse effect and soil depletion, destroying wildlife habitats and compromising biodiversity. Rocky Mountain Humane society.

The decimation of Rainforest by companies like Burger King reduces rainfall in Africa. Each tree left standing can process 40 gallons of moisture daily into the atmosphere. American agribusiness destroys the rainforest to graze cattle, causing millions of birds, monkeys, snakes and others to lose their homes and lives as the massive South American rainforests which play a key role in the ecology and climate of the planet disappear. PETA.

It is my goal not to change people against their will. I am only making people aware of the possibilities if they make changes to themselves ever so slightly. Did you Know: that 1.4 trillion dollars was spent on the health care business in the year 2001. Over 150 million dollars was spent on health related diseases that could have been avoided due to proper eating habits of the American Citizens. To say the least we are eating and therefore building to create space for more food for ourselves to death. It is time to make a change. Don’t you think? It is up to you.

Allie Alberigo is a 6th Degree Black Belt in the art of Ninpo/Ninjutsu and Jujutsu and has been training in the martial arts for over 39 years, as well as being a martial arts school owner, self-defense expert, public speaker and business owner. Allie is the owner of the L.I. Ninjutsu Centers, which has locations in East Islip, West Islip, Port Jefferson, Lindenhurst, and Bermuda. In 2000 Allie his first book “The Beginners Guide to Ninpo” and has also released his first video “The Warrior Spirit” (39 minutes). If you have any questions do not hesitate to call 631-321-5432, email him at renshilininja@aol.com, or check them out online at Lininja.com. He loves to hear from you.