Jujutsu Jujutsu (/dʒuːˈdʒuːtsuː/; Japanese: 柔術, jūjutsu listen , Japanese pronunciation: [ˈdʑɯɯ.dʑɯ.tsɯ]) is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon or only a short weapon.[1][2] The word jujutsu can be spelled as ju-jitsu/jujitsu, ju-jutsu. "Jū" can be translated to mean "gentle, soft, supple, flexible, pliable, or yielding." "Jutsu" can be translated to mean "art" or "technique" and represents manipulating the opponent's force against himself rather than confronting it with one's own force.[1] Jujutsu developed among the samurai of feudal Japan as a method for defeating an armed and armored opponent in which one uses no weapon, or only a short weapon.[3] Because striking against an armored opponent proved ineffective, practitioners learned that the most efficient methods for neutralizing an enemy took the form of pins, joint locks, and throws. History[edit] Origins[edit] Development[edit] Description[edit]
Fantasy Armor and Lady Bits - Mad Art Lab The brilliant tumbler feed Women Fighters in Reasonable Armor has inspired me to add my two cents to the discussion. Why does my opinion matter? I’m an armorer. I make actual armor that people wear when they hit each other with swords. I intend to set the internet straight. 1: The Problem There is a commonly held understanding in the fantasy role-playing community that female armor sucks. What does that mean? We know why these images exist. To predict a counterpoint: There are men that wear next to nothing in fantasy art as well. To give a bit of perspective, this would be the male equivalent. So there is the problem: Pointless armor. What can be done? 2: The Historical Problem My first choice when armoring women is to draw from history. Women have been traditionally restricted from fighting.The few that were allowed to fight would have mostly been commoners unable to afford quality armor.There was a relatively brief period in history in which plate armor was actively used. 3. Not convinced?
NeverWet Superhydrophobic Spray Repels Liquids With Ease (video) A new silicon based spray has been created that will that can be applied to many different surfaces and create a super waterproof or Superhydrophobic and is able to repel water and other liquids with ease. It can also be used to create shoes that will never get dirty, ovens that need no cleaning and the creators even claim you can spray an iPhone with NeverWet and it becomes waterproof. Watch the video after the jump to see the new Superhydrophobic Spray in action. The new Superhydrophobic Spray has been created by Ross Technology Corp engineers who were researching and developing a new coating for metal to stop it corroding. But rather than just concentrating on steel the final product called NeverWet allows any number of materials to repel liquids with ease and should be appearing in stores in the near future, and is being turned into a consumer product and will see a release next year. Source: Geek
Judo History and philosophy[edit] Early life of the founder[edit] The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator Jigoro Kano (嘉納 治五郎, Kanō Jigorō?, 1860–1938), born Shinnosuke Kano (嘉納 新之助, Kanō Shinnosuke?). Kano was born into a relatively affluent family. His father, Jirosaku, was the second son of the head priest of the Shinto Hiyoshi shrine in Shiga Prefecture. Jigoro Kano had an academic upbringing and, from the age of seven, he studied English, Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō?) Early attempts to find a jujutsu teacher who was willing to take him on met with little success. In 1877, as a student at the Tokyo-Kaisei school (soon to become part of the newly founded Tokyo Imperial University), Kano learned that many jujutsu teachers had been forced to pursue alternative careers, frequently opening Seikotsu-in (整骨院? Founding of the Kodokan[edit] In February 1882, Kano founded a school and dojo at the Eisho-ji (永昌寺?) Judo versus Jujutsu[edit]
1000 Most Common French Words - Top French vocabulary Written by Administrator Friday, 19 February 2010 10:29 When starting to learn French, it is always a good idea to memorize the most common words first. This will enable you to understand many more situations than if you were leaning your French vocabulary from random sources. Here's the list of most common French words along with their English translation. Note that some words in the list perform a similar function and can be grouped into a single entry with a higher combined rank. de and d' -- translated as of, from, by, than, in, with. Most Used French words 1-50 We are aware of French lists that rank 'de' as the most frequently occurring word. The frequency list is based on original work of Boris New, Christophe Pallier, 2001 L'équipe de Lexique. If you are also learning Russian, get and app to learn Russian Words on iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android. Index of most common French words
How to plan a round-the-world trip - travel tips and articles Itʼs the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the planet, and stopping off wherever takes your fancy. Great for travellers who want to see it all, or who are just plain indecisive. But booking a round-the-world (RTW) trip can be a complex business. Hereʼs our guide to getting started. How to do it The most economical way to circumnavigate is to buy a round-the-world air ticket that uses one airline alliance. There are rules: you must follow one global direction (east or west – no backtracking); you must start and finish in the same country; and you must book all your flights before departure, though you can change them later (which may incur extra charges). How long you need You could whip round the world in a weekend if you flew non-stop. When to go The weather will never be ideal in all your stops. Pin this image Image by Christian Steen Where to go The classic (and cheapest) RTW tickets flit between a few big cities, for example London – Bangkok – Singapore – Sydney – LA. Tips, tricks & pitfalls
Rickson Gracie Seminar: Making the Invisible Visible | JiuJitsuMania.com By Andreh Anderson Rickson Gracie stands at the center of the enormous Gracie Academy mat and begins to share. I choose the word share over teach because one gets the feeling immediately that the information he’s transmitting is the essence of his jiu-jitsu—the art that defines him. He isn’t phoning in a series of random techniques to amaze us, he’s letting us in on the very thing that makes his jiu-jitsu the envy of perhaps every world champion that’s rolled with him—he calls it connection. I don’t know whose arm is around my neck, but I perform a technique I just saw Rickson demonstrate. Rickson whistles through his fingers and everyone stops to watch as he calls forward a black belt and asks him to keep his balance. Rickson gathers us around and asks me to grab him around the waist while he pushes into me. Similarly, he shows us how sprawling to stop a double leg takedown requires the same type of connection. We hit the ground for escapes from side control. “Kid, it was amazing.
s Top 50 Anime of the Decade: #40 to #31 This week, it will be the end of the first decade of the 21st century. To celebrate this milestone, we here at Japanator picked the best fifty anime of the last ten years (the best of the ’00s!). The only rule of this week-long series is that each title was released between 2000 and today. Now that we've tackled the tail-end of our top 50 list, it's time to start heading towards its midsection, with those titles that have been pretty darn amazing over the last ten years. We've certainly got your gears going thus far, so be sure to continue the discussion. I'm really enjoying hearing your thoughts. The way things worked in our list is each member of the staff voted for their top ten titles of the decade. So, that's how things work here. Breathtakingly beautiful and utterly heartbreaking are the words I'd use to describe this film. What can I say? If you're looking for a show to slyly break the fourth wall, then Bakemonogatari handles that well, too. What can I say?
Cyclus Pangolin Backpack made of reused tyre inner tubes, Black / Grey inner lining: Clothing The Aikido FAQ: Introduction To Aikido What is Aikido? Whenever I move, that's Aikido. O Sensei, Morihei Ueshiba Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable self-defense technique, spiritual enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind. We could attempt to pigeonhole Aikido into a synopsis of X number of words, but that would not do it justice, so we leave the practitioner of Aikido to find out what Aikido is for themselves without any preconceived notions. What are the different styles in Aikido? There are no 'styles' of Aikido. Aikido was originally developed by one man, O Sensei. The "Old" Schools Aiki-Budo Yoseikan Yoshinkan The "Modern" Schools Aikikai Iwama-ryu Yes.