Posted on: 19 August, 2014
Author: Don J. Carter
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and man-made devastations are simply a couple of the ways one might turn out to be caught underneath rubble from a structure that came down on top of them. Find out what you can do to survive. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and man-made disasters are simply a few of the ways one might turn out to be caught underneath wreckage from a building that landed on top of them. What we decided to do just prior to the collapse of that building may well make the difference between life and death. This article deals with what to do...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 February, 2014
Author: Dave Regis
This weekend Milton Keynes will play host to the English National Badminton Championships, bringing together a host of Olympic and Commonwealth athletes in the prelim to the National Championships. The English National Badminton Championships arrive in Milton Keynes this weekend in what is the qualifying tournament to the National Championships later in the year, bringing together both Olympic and Commonwealth athletes. The first tournament took place in 1963, won by Bill Havers in his one and only title. It is now Rajiv Ouseph who holds a supremacy on the tournament who will be looking to make it seven titles in...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 February, 2014
Author: Dragos Gerard
Whether you use your bike every day or just for a walk, regular maintenance will keep it in good shape for a long time, and it will ensure safe travel. As a general rule, you should not ever leave to the road unless you know it is in very good condition. First, when you sit on it you should touch the ground with the toes. Make sure the saddle is not raised above the maximum extension. Signaling devices must operate and be cleaned. Whether you have a new bike or an older one, you must have in mind that bicycles...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Samurai swords are very much used in today's decorations because of their special handcrafting, but mostly because of their unique philosophy and symbolism. Decorating your 21st century interior in a Japanese manner has become very popular. The Japanese artifacts, like the samurai swords, are proof of great taste not only because of their eye catching colors and shapes but because they hold a lot of meaning. They represent moral values like patience, discipline, honor, loyalty and determination. The modern world has forgot some very important codes, but their symbols still exist as a reminder in the Japanese works of art...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
There is a right way & a wrong way to train in self defense so you handle violence effectively. This article gives you some tips so you don't freeze up in fear forgetting everything you learned when it matters most. You take with you in combat all the good and bad habits that you learned in your training routine. If your tactics in your training consist of high fancy kicks, wide movements, which require you to have a lot of room you will instinctively do the same when your adrenaline kicks in a street confrontation. That will seriously hinder you...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Whether you're taking karate, judo, taekwondo, or some other form of martial arts, you might feel overwhelmed when it comes to buying martial arts supplies and uniforms. There are many items you'll ne... Whether you're taking karate, judo, taekwondo, or some other form of martial arts, you might feel overwhelmed when it comes to buying martial arts supplies and uniforms. There are many items you'll need to get started, but there are also many supplies you won't need right away. If you're not careful, you'll overspend and buy unnecessary items. Here are some tips on how and where to buy...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Since most men may be attacked in almost any situation and for a wide-ranging variety of reasons I offer the following advice. Here is a list of ten simple things that any man can do immediately that will increase his personal safety... For more than 30 years I have been running specialized self defence courses and seminars. Over that time I have shown thousands of people how to protect and look after themselves. Increasing personal safety ALWAYS commences with awareness. Since most men may be attacked in almost any situation and for a wide-ranging variety of reasons I offer the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Working my usual weekend gig as a bouncer in a night club an attractive blond approaches me and asks if I can walk her though the club because 15 minutes before a male grabbed her arm a told her that ... Working my usual weekend gig as a bouncer in a night club an attractive blond approaches me and asks if I can walk her though the club because 15 minutes before a male grabbed her arm a told her that she had to dance with him. She refused and pulled away; the male grabbed her harder then pulling her...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Once you've decided that you want to start training a martial art, you'll need to decide which one is best for you. Of course, your choice might be dictated by the schools available in your area, but if you're lucky you'll have the choice of at least a few different types. Once you've decided that you want to start training a martial art, you'll need to decide which one is best for you. Of course, your choice might be dictated by the schools available in your area, but if you're lucky you'll have the choice of at least a few...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 17 December, 2013
Author: Sven Hyltén-Cavallius
Flexibility is the range of movement that you have in your joints. Some say that this definition should only apply if there is no exterior help to move the joint, but this is not correct. If your joints have a greater degree of movement when aided by an external force, then that degree of movement defines the flexibility. Flexibility is the range of movement that you have in your joints. Some say that this definition should only apply if there is no exterior help to move the joint, but this is not correct. If your joints have a greater degree...
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