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How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for You
This sixteen-step process guarantees you will find the best running shoe for you
by: Bob Wischnia - From http://www.runnersworld.com/[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 03-22-2006
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Kicking Speed Drills
KICKING SPEED DRILLS
SPEED KICKS I
HOLDER: With 2 paddles, hold paddle in position for 45° kicks (Korean Beet Chagi)
KICKER: Single leg 45°kicks (10 each leg); T...
[ Read More ] - by sungjado - 02-18-2006
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Sparring & Conditioning Tips
SPARRING & CONDITIONING-TIPS
By Martial Arts Book Author-Adam Gibson
TIPS ON DEFENSE
When on the defensive there are some key elements and concepts to keep in mind to be successful in your counter-attac...
[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Sparring (Kyrogi) Tips
When practicing both partners should have the opportunity to train attacking and defending. Some opponents tend to charge in, while others prefer to respond. The people who respond don't hit any less hard, but usually produce a less intense fight.<...
[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Japanese Kicking Terms (Keri)
Maegeri = Front kick
Mawashigeri = Round house kick
Yokogeri = Side kick
Ushirogeri = Back kick
Ushiromawashigeri = Spinning kick
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[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Japanese Punching Terms (Uchi)
Seiken zuki = Straight punch
Gyaku zuki = Reverse punch
Junt zuki = Lunge punch
Uraken = Back fist
Kentsui = Hammer strike
Nukite = Spear hand
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[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Japanese Blocking Terms(Uke)
Gedan barai = Downward block
Age uke = Upward block
Soto kote uke = Outside forearm block
Shuto uke = Knife hand block
Teisho uke = Knife hand block
Kake uke = Hook block
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[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Japanese Stance Terms (Tachi)
Heisoku dachi = Attention stance with feet together
Musubi dachi = Informal attention stance
Hachiji dachi = Open leg stance
Shiko dachi = Square stance
Zenkutsu dachi = Front stance
Nekoashi dachi = Ca...
[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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Common Japanese Words/Terms:
Osu = Yes sir, no sir, hello sir, excuse me sir
Onegaishimasu = Please
Arigato Gozaimashita = Thank you very much
Sensei = Teacher
Shihan = Instructor
Senpai = Senior
Kohai = Junior
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[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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How to count from one to ten in Japanese
This is how you would count from 1-10 in Japanese.
1 - Ichi
2 - Ni
3 - San
4 - Shi
5 - Go
6 - Roku
7 - Shichi
8- Hachi
9- Kyu
10 - Jyu...
[ Read More ] - by Nick DeLuca - 01-13-2006
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