...HOW TO DEMONSTRATE A PROPER FRONT SNAP KICK FORM | AbstractIn this thesis there will be an explanation on how martial arts philosophy applies to life, and how to deliver a proper Taekwondo demonstration front snap kick. Where philosophy plays its role in martial arts and the development of the martial artist. BRANDON D. HENDERSON AIU Online ENGL 105 | HOW TO DEMONSTRATE A PROPER FRONT SNAP KICK FORM | AbstractIn this thesis there will be an explanation on how martial arts philosophy applies to life, and how to deliver a proper Taekwondo demonstration front snap kick. Where philosophy plays its role in martial arts and the development of the martial artist. BRANDON D. HENDERSON AIU Online ENGL 105 | Introduction Martial arts is the technical education of oneself. Allowing the individual to express their self through physical kinetics. By understanding the science and mastering of the body, one is able to understand and master the mind. Becoming a master is not the end, but only the beginning of self-development. An artist cannot find the way on their own, they must be given the tools needed to find their own way of life. Martial arts is a way of life. This guide is the basic fundamentals of a process that is necessary for martial artist to develop the instinct to find enlightenment through self-discovery. The First Step The Road Not Taken TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood, | | And sorry I could not travel both | | And be one traveler, long I...
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...Athena calmly dodges his punches. "My turn," she says in a matter-of-fact way, kicking him back against a wall. Michael immediately lashes out at her, rushing head first. Athena steps to one side and catches his head under her arm. She steps to the side to get him off balance then falls onto her back smashing his face on the ground and rolls back onto her feet. Michael stands up slowly, swaying, nose bloodied. He sees a handgun, moves, but Athena kicks him in the face. He goes down hard, spitting up blood. Athena kicks the gun, spinning across the floor. She waits patiently as Michael holds onto the wall to stand. Too tired to throw a punch, he lunges at her again, trying to wrap his arms around her. She twists out of the way and drives her elbow into his neck with staggering force. Michael stumbles back, mouth open, unable to to breathe. Athena obliges him with a kick to the gut, and he hits the floor awkwardly with his back against the wall but looks relieved as his lungs fill with air. Athena takes her Beretta from the agent lying on the ground, and Michael holds out a hand...
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...to direct his or her behaviour in a particular manner. • During a match the pressures of the crowd and outcome of the result of my dead ball kick are more than likely contributors to a fall in my dead ball kicking performance. • When preparing to take a dead ball kick I have some symptoms of cognitive state arousal, for example negative thoughts and self-doubt due too negative past experiences with dead ball kicks. • One theory that I could use to explain my poor dead kicks is the Drive theory. The drive theory suggests there is a linear relationship between arousal and performance. Using the drive theory as an explanation a lack of arousal could be leading to a low performance level and consequently poor dead ball kicks. More recently psychologists proposed that my dominant habit or response would be more evident as my arousal level increased. However as I am in the autonomous stage of learning with my dead ball kicks my dominant habit is too make mistakes in the technique of a dead ball kick e.g. not having my heel of the kicking foot extended behind my body and isn’t parallel to my gluteal. Have a straight non-kicking leg this means I am not gaining maximum distance when kicking because I’m off balance and can’t get a full momentum swing on the ball with my kicking leg. Consequently this regularly leading to a poor dead ball kick. • Another theory that I could use is the Inverted-U-theory. This theory suggests that as arousal levels increase so does the level of performance...
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...tear up the streets and we'll dance until we bleed And then we'll sleep when we're dead cause we'll take over this town And paint it 9 shades of red gettin' down is what we're up to tonight And now security is havin' a fit Cause nobody is givin' us shit And as the perty get cloudy yeah we start to get rowdy Screamin' rah rah rah rah rah And if we gotta deal with the cops Try to shut us up and say the fun stops God we gotta keep grooving while your mouth keeps moving Mr. Blah blah blah blah Holler back for a planned attack on this unsuspecting town We may be lookin' pretty but we make an awful sound So now we gotta get up and shout Until everybody kicks us out Or till the lights come on and the fights go on It's everything that we're all about So now we gotta get up and shout Until everybody kicks us out Or till the lights come on and the fights go on It's what we're all...
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...You do realize that if you are getting negative results on your quizzes, tests and assignment grades, it is probably because you are not taking the initiative in practicing good study habits, which will determine the letter grade on your next semester transcript or report card. As you probably are not a child, you are aware of the importance in good study habits, but you cannot find the punctuality in actually pulling through with them. You may be very active both physically and mentally, causing you to stop concentrating when you should be most. Many students suffer from distraction… but, you can discipline yourself in studying the right way according to what type of learner you are and how concerned you are with the grade outcome. Like anything, you will have to put effort forth in receiving something of worth. That goes towards any business, service, product, competition, etc. To maintain good study habits you are going to have to make a routine out of it and disregard breaking that routine for a night out with the friends or a day on the beach. Of course, we all deserve our play time but only after we have put the hard work into play. Consider studying in an area that is relaxing. If you do live near the beach and it relaxes you, then take a caffeine drink, your books, a towel and go to lay out under the sun while you’re studying. Make a compromise here and there. Go and play a quick football game but after the first game call it quits and hit the books. If you can balance...
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...Kellis, E., & Katis, A. (2007). Biomechanical Characteristics and Determinants of Instep Soccer Kick. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 154-165. The purpose of this review in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine was to examine the latest research findings on biomechanics of soccer kick performance and identify weaknesses of present research which justify further research in the future. A soccer kick is regarded as motions of the lower limb sections of the player’s dominant kicking leg. Angular velocity is maximized first by the thigh, then through the leg limb, and finally by the foot. This is accomplished by both segmental and joint movements on multiple surfaces. During the backswing, the thigh reduces speed mainly due...
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...During a martial arts demonstration a 16-year-old black belt taekwondo practitioner heard a popping sound and felt a pull in the posterior upper thigh while performing an axe kick. The axe kick motion involves a rotation and flexion of the trunk assisting in a quick flexion of the coxal joint through a swing phase raising the foot at, or above the practitioners’ head height. The motion is immediately followed by extension of the trunk and the coxal joint accelerating the descent of the foot onto its target. The practitioner experienced the occurrence of the injury at the terminal swing phase. She experienced an immediate onset of pain in the right upper hamstring and an inability to remain in an upright position. Flexion, extension, and medial and lateral rotation of the coxal joint results in pain and significant guarding. Diagnosis performed by a sports medicine doctor was a secondary hamstring strain injury (HSI) at the musculotendinous junction of the biceps femoris on the ischial tuberosity. Clinical testing ruled out other pathologies. Initial prescription involved RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocols while inflammation is present. During the proliferation phase MICE (Movement, Ice, Compression, Elevation) are implemented to increase range of...
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...Martial Arts instructor rambled on while my eyes grew teary and sleepiness began to overcome me. Little did I know that his quote about developing one’s inner self would cause such a profound impact in my life. When I was 12 years old, I joined a Martial Arts school. When I first joined, I never fully understood the connection between performing the arduous moves to the real world. I simply thought of Martial Arts as a way to learn cool moves shown throughout karate movies at the time. But as I progressed slowly – yet steadily – in my education in Martial Arts, I began to grasp the covert message. Practice. Patience. Persistence. These three values are the most important lessons Martial Arts have taught me. By practicing the punches and kicks continuously, my body begins to wear out and the thought of giving up becomes more appealing by the second. Yet I emerge persistent. By being persistent, I learn to not only endure the difficult workout in the Martial Arts, but also endure any future hardships. With practice, I have grown confident and strong, both mentally and physically. With the values that Martial Arts taught me, I will learned to be instrumental in my pursuit in learning different things in academics and in various cultures. I also learned the covert message to a perfect life: “developing my inner...
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...You can write off Martial Arts styles like Tae Kwon Do and most forms of karate right away -- they are simply not effective when it comes to defending yourself in the real world. Spinning and high flying kicks may look cool in Hollywood movies and in the dojo, but try using any of these in the street and you will find yourself on your back in a pool of your own blood before you figure out what hit you. When it comes to real life self-defense, MMA style striking combining Muay Thai and western style boxing has proven the best for stand up, while Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (also know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) has proven to be the best overall and when on the ground. With over 90% of real life fights ending on the ground, it is clear that the opponent who is the best at ground fighting will ultimately have the upper hand. During your life there may definitely be some situations where you may prefer to try and stay on your feet and rely on your MMA striking skills, such as facing multiple opponents in a bar. However, experienced Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioners like Jean Jacques Machado and Chad LeBrun of The Lab Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Fredericksburg, VA, have proven that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective fighting style against multiple attackers and even armed assailants....
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...[b]Match Three: Adam Andrews vs. Alex Michaels[/b] [i]Singles[/i] As the bell rings, the amateur-based rookie Andrews paces around the returning/debuting Alex Michaels, who keeps a wary eye on the younger superstar. After several seconds of pondering his first move, Adam lunges from behind with a waistlock, gripping his arms around the submissionist. Andrews tries to pull Michaels off of his feet with a German Suplex, but the veteran is wily enough to keep himself on solid ground, throwing back a few stiff elbows to help his cause. Andrews manages to catch one elbow in his temple, stumbling back a step, taking a spinning back elbow from The Climax, who sends him against the ropes. Michaels fires off a quick boot to the grappler's midsection, attempting an Irish whip to the opposite ring ropes, but Andrews manages to reverse it. As Alex comes back toward the rookie, Andrews grabs his arm, but Michaels reverses it into a hammerlock, applying pressure to the rookie's shoulder. Adam reaches back with a 3/4 facelock, looking to reverse the hold with his free arm, causing Michaels to act quickly and launch himself onto Andrews' back, releasing the hammerlock in favor of a rear naked choke! The amateurist starts to flail a bit, feeling the pressure against his windpipe... but as Andrews feels himself unable to pry the veteran's grip off of his throat, the rookie makes a desperate move, backing up against the turnbuckle, slamming Alex Michaels against the corner! As the young athlete...
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...Martial Arts instructor rambled on while my eyes grew teary and sleepiness began to overcome me. Little did I know that his quote about developing one’s inner self would cause such a profound impact in my life. When I was 12 years old, I joined a Martial Arts school. When I first joined, I never fully understood the connection between performing the arduous moves to the real world. I simply thought of Martial Arts as a way to learn cool moves shown throughout karate movies at the time. But as I progressed slowly – yet steadily – in my education in Martial Arts, I began to grasp the covert message. Practice. Patience. Persistence. These three values are the most important lessons Martial Arts have taught me. By practicing the punches and kicks continuously, my body begins to wear out and the thought of giving up becomes more appealing by the second. Yet I emerge persistent. By being persistent, I learn to not only endure the difficult workout in the Martial Arts, but also endure any future hardships. With practice, I have grown confident and strong, both mentally and physically. With the values that Martial Arts taught me, I will learned to be instrumental in my pursuit in learning different things in academics and in various cultures. I also learned the covert message to a perfect life: “developing my inner...
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...Have you ever come home from a hard day of work and/or school and all you want to do is relax, but you are just not sure how? Well, there are simply numerous ways to just kick back and unwind. Everyone should allow themselves time to rest. Many people have different ways of relaxing. Fishing, going shopping, driving, listen to music, and reading a book are only a few of the many ways people choose to relax. I, however, will explain the process of one of the simplest and most popular ways to relax. Not much is needed for this almost effortless process. There are a few essentials, though, to make your time of tranquility a success. First of all you will need comfortable clothes. They should be garments that you wear around the house or clothes that you sleep in, but nothing that is too tight or uncomfortable. Loosely worn clothing is definitely preferable. Secondly, you also need your favorite snack foods, and a nice, cold drink of your choice. Third of all, a big comfy couch is necessary for this process. If you do not have a couch, a perfect substitute would be a big lazy boy chair that you can kick your feet up on. Also, you will need one of your favorite movies, VCR, and a television. Your movie choice should be based on content. A horror movie most likely will not help you relax. A soft comedy or romance is your best bet. Last of all, and most importantly, you will need time. You need to find time from your busy schedule to relax. A couple of hours of your time will ensure...
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...sibling rivalry as presented in texts 2 and 3 Outline of A nasty case of sibling rivalry and Sibling rivalry lead to success and popularity in later life. I will describe the positive and negative aspects of sibling rivalry between texts 2 and 3. In the article by Joanna Briscoe, A nasty case of sibling rivalry describes Joanna that sibling rivalry was daily for her and her brother. “To us, the conflict was a matter of life or death” (p. 4 l. 10-11) The fights was very dangerous. They were beating each other to the ground because of jealousy, and they were scared to be left. “Underneath all this is the fear of being rejected or abandoned by their parents (…)” (p. 5 l. 45-46) Karen Doherty says that “Four out of five siblings will torment, kick, punch, fight and annoy one another at some point during childhood” (p. 5 l. 77-79) Joanna Briscoe wants to apologize his brother, but she says that he should say it first. In the article by Rosemary Bennett Sibling rivalry leads to success and popularity in later life describes Rosemary that the fight between siblings appears to be good. The arguments make...
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...Donnie Yen has been my favorite martial artists to this day. His style is Wing Chun. Wing Chun, in my opinion, is very interesting to watch. Back in his younger days, he was a rebel with high expectations. His parents were well off. His mother was the founder of the Chinese Wushu research institute. While his father was a great scholar and musician. Donnie Yen was very curious and he joined a Chinatown gang in Boston. Under the influence of his mother, Donnie was very interested in martial arts. He wanted to gain martial arts knowledge with different people and with different people they have different martial arts backgrounds. Rumors have it that when he left a nightclub he sent eight members of a gang to the hospital. He has collaborated...
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...You said he hit you in the first video. You said he hit, twisted your arm, and pinned you down. That's what I call someone getting their ass beat but according to you that's not getting your ass beat. Your definition of being hit is not actually being hit. People in this world view "I got hit" as in slapped or punched in the face. Apparently you're claiming in this video he did none of this so you weren't hit. "When a man is on top of you and grabbing you it feels like yes he hit me." What? This whole sentence makes no sense. It doesn't matter what his gender is first of all and second if someone grabs you it does not feel like they hit you. It feels like they grabbed you. While it's not cool that he smashed your phone it's also not okay...
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