During the the mid-1980s, two great schools of investigation were put up against each other. Each were immensely popular, and still are today, with fans firmly seated in one methodology or the other. One school was led by a disheveled, cigar-smoking character. The other had a lady more akin to your favorite, mild-mannered auntie at the helm. Both fought for the No. 1 spot.

I can see them in my mind’s eye, duking it out. The scene is Madison Square Garden, complete with overexcited commentators:

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Madison Square Garden. I’m Ken Bhan, your commentator tonight. With me ringside is Jed Okra.”

“Thanks, Ken. What a magnificent setting for this slightly different martial arts event.”

“That’s right, Jed. In just a moment we’ll be seeing two warriors, two mighty names in the business, duking it out.”

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