> I was wondering if it is okay to start your own martial art, like Bruce
Lee did. Is un-orthidox to make your self a black belt in the style you
created or to that equivellant?
> How would one get their style noted or noticed by the MA world?
> How would you prove it's effectiveness? By challangeing other artists
like Royce Gracie did? Or...?
> What is the difference between a MA school and club?
> when I tell people I want to make a "new style" they laugh at me and say
that I can't do it. I am going to try anyways.
> Thank You for you help.

My wife, reading over my shoulder, brings up the example of Bartitsu. A
"brand new style" that was cobbled together from judo, la canne, and
whatever else was available at the time, then shamelessly named after the
cobbler. Bartitsu is a perfectly good martial art with modern adherents, so
I think this is a great example of how the MA world works.

My wife goes off in a huff, grumbling that Bartitsu is a terrible name.
Every new art will have it's detractors.

Mark
the Duct Tape Warrior