I'm not sure if this is the way to start but I'm wondering if other dojos have had an increase or decrease in membership, or is the membership the same. I've noticed over the years membership has been high but has slowed since the advent of personal computer games and nothing on the media to support martial arts--except Chuck Norris, Walker, Texas Ranger. I've notice little or no martial arts magazines in the public book shelves. Our membership at Chito-ryu karate seems to have been slim, except for times when "lost" karateka came back on their own and became spark plugs of interest and determination. We have tried things like tournaments for all styles of karate, invitations during Asian events, demonstrations of self-defense, and personal invitations to friends and family to join. We're continuing our winter and summer training, our seminars, tournaments, and special events with other karate schools. What could encourage the public to look at karate and other martial arts in a new light? A public figure with an interest in martial arts? A President who does kata to relax? What to other karateka think about this?