Exhibit (a)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                                For Further Information Contact:
                                                                    Mark Glazier
                                                                       President
                                                                  (908) 981-0077

      Piscataway, NJ -- Master Glazier's Karate International, Inc.
(NASDAQ-KICK) announced today that the Company through its wholly owned
subsidiaries has entered into asset purchase agreements pursuant to which it
will sell substantially all assets from four (4) of its martial arts instruction
centers to affiliates of the Tiger Schulmann's Karate organization. The closing
of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions
including the approval of the Company's shareholders.

      The Company's President, Mark Glazier, stated that, "Upon the Closing of
the pending sales, the Company will be able to refocus its energies on more
profitable businesses. While we have no current arrangements or agreements to
acquire an alternative business, the Company will benefit greatly from the
transaction, especially from the release of the Company from certain
liabilities."

      Master Glazier's Karate International, Inc. currently owns state-of-
the-art martial arts training centers in New York , New Jersey and
Pennsylvania. The Company conducts programs where students can develop
discipline and self confidence while learning a unique combination of martial
art techniques from experienced martial art professionals in a clean, modern and
attractive setting.

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