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Bring out the fight in you

So maybe you're up for a challenge but don't want to be subject to harsh circumstances (such as, hmm, let's see.. diving out of planes or plunging into freezing water). If you want to be the one calling the shots you should try out martial arts. That's right. You know those ninjas you've seen fighting on television? Well, New York offers the chance to become one of the ninjas. At the Wu Tang Chinese Martial Arts Center, you can register for weapons classes and learn basic concepts. If this is not your thing, no problem. The center also offers Tai Chi classes to gracefully work out that negative energy. But If you're ever walking around a city back alley at night, this Kung Fu could come in handy. Details: Located at 134-20 Northern Boulevard Flushing, NY [Photo via]