What is the question that all anglers ask themselves? What do trout consume, and what are they hitting? Most trout follow a similar life cycle. They eat what is most abundant and easiest to catch and eat it. When fish are small they concentrate on small aquatic insects. Nymphs, mayflies, leeches, and terrestrials are fare for the day for these smaller game fish. Fly fishing uses different flies to imitate these small aquatics.
As rainbow trout get larger they start to consume larger bites of food. Minnows, and small fry of game fish and larger crustaceans become the standard fare and these are are imitated with a streamer fly.
All of these are things that can be imitated by flies and fly fishing. It is the one method of fishing lets you simulate as large a variety of the game fish’s diet as fly fishing. So as a serious fisherman it only makes sense that to catch fish consistently you need to know how to fly fish. Not only does it make sense, but because of the depth of this style of fishing it instills a love and passion that carries through your entire life, and one of the best courses for learning fly fishing is fly-fishing-101.info.
I know what most of you are saying “It’s just to difficult to fly fish, I can’t do it”, but in truth you can learn to cast well enough to catch fish in a day. Casting is easy to learn and fly-fishing-101.info can teach you that and I will be writing a few articles with my own thoughts on that as well.
Choosing your fly is something that most
people try to complicate needlessly. When choosing a fly keep 3 things in mind. Find out what they are eating, where are they eating it, and then match shape, size, and color with your fly, with shape and size being most important and color least (just get as close as possible and when you have to choose between close shades lighter or darker, choose the darker).
Finding out what they are eating may be as easy as going into a stream and using a fine mesh dip net to catch what what they are rising to, so you can imitate it, or you can use an attractor fly to catch a fish and pump their stomach to examine the contents so you can pick an imitation. Either of these will work but there are certain flies the work well most of the time, and in most places. I wouldn’t ever go to the stream or lake without a few of each of these flies in varies sizes and colors. They include an Adams, deer hair caddis, and a woolly bugger. These 3 flies will work in an amazing
amount of situations.
I’m giving you an overview of the subject but fly-fishing-101.info gives you everything you need to know, in a way that cuts through all the confusion, to catch fish. It’s not only great advice but it’s complete too. Nothing is left out, and he tells you in a way that simplifies and encourages you, so that you can hardly wait to get out on the water. Take it from someone that has been fishing all my life it doesn’t get any better than this.
One of the ‘mystical’ aspects of the martial arts has always been the ability to feel another persons intention.
Sensing intention gives a person the ability to be in instant control of a potentially violent encounter, and it’s one of the ways we use the martial arts to test our energy work and meditation skills in Hoshin.
A simple explanation of ‘intention’.
When a person intends to hit you, that intention carries with it a very subtle vibration. Since most people are unaware of this they put off a variety of these subtle vibrations constantly.
Have you ever come home to an angry spouse and felt the entire house vibrate with the bad energy? This is exactly the same.
When a person tries to hit you they put off a vibration that you can feel, even with your eyes closed. With training a person can distinguish between the intention to strike and the strike itself as there are subtle differences in the feel of the energy vibrations emanating from the attacker.
In Hoshin class we have a student stand with their eyes closed and then, very slowly, send a punch towards their face with the full intention to make contact.
Almost invariably the student will feel the difference in the subtle energies that surround them and their body, seemingly of it’s own accord, will dodge out of the way.
It’s fun to see the look of shock on a persons face when they realize what happened and what they felt.
Another exercise is to have a student stand with his back to you, then walk slowly (and silently) forward. The student is to raise a hand when they feel you coming up behind them.
You can vary this by thinking angry thoughts and happy thoughts and watch the distance at which you become
‘noticed’ by the student.
The purpose of teaching a student to feel intention is to empower them in situations that most people find daunting. When you KNOW that another person has ill intentions towards you, then you are in control. Depending on the situation you can leave, you can seek a diplomatic solution or you can wait till the future attackers back is turned and hit him with a chair.
While some of these solutions are better than others (Chair Fu should always be the absolute last resort) what’s important here is that because of your heightened awareness you weren’t taken by surprise when someone attacked you.
For an interesting illustration of using intention and feeling the difference between the intent to strike and the actual strike read Chapter 6 of Dr. Glenn Morris’ book “Pathnotes of an American Ninja Master”.
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Robert Morgen is a Reiki Master who currently holds a Black Belt in Hoshin Roshi Ryu. He’s the founder of the Kundalini Awakening Discussion Group, the Druids Circle Discussion Group and the (offline) Druids Circle in Lakewood, CO. You can find more info on all these at;
http://www.robertmorgen.com
He’s also the founder and Executive Director of the Windhaven Foundation for Sustainable Living.
He writes a regular column on subtle energy for Fight Times Magazine and a twice monthly column on Kundalini Awakening at Alumbo.com.
In addition to teaching about energy work and Kundalini Awakening he donates time to teach about Renewable Energy, Alternative Building and Creating Sustainable Lifestyles in various Public Schools.
He travels and teaches as much as possible and you can find out how to attend one of his Kundalini Awakening seminars at his website.
His new book “Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery” (ISBN: 0977380106) is available through his website or at a bookstore near you.
Port Renfrew is a small Canadian town with a major fishing problem. The problem is the sport fishing is great and only a few people know that.
We arrive in Port Renfrew in late afternoon. Port Captain Quigley greets us at the entrance to Osprey Cabins. Quigley and his family provide these comfortable cabins in a beautiful rural setting – and there’s an outdoor hot tub to boot! Their place is one of the most popular accommodations in Port Renfrew ,and their rates are very reasonable.
Captain Quigley is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable guides we’ve ever met. We’ve been out with the affable “Capt’n Quig” before, at his other fishing operation in Sooke, ,B.C. (45 minutes west of Victoria), so we know we’re in good hands!
The alarm shatters our solid sleep at 5 a.m. We’re on the water by 6:00. The sun is just coming up behind us as we speed westward, heading towards the mouth of the Port San Juan Inlet. Quigley’s boat is fast and powerful. We hang on to our seats as we bounce over the big waves!
We stop just off Camper’s Beach , where the West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew meets the “Pacific Ocean” for the first time. The shoreline cliffs were spectacular and carved into numerous huge dark caves.
Captain Quigley points over the port side towards the open Pacific. “Next stop Hawaii, and that-away Japan!” The water is as calm as it ever gets out here, but the rolling swells are huge. The sun is shining brightly now, but cool dark fog is already rising from the water, cloaking the cliffs. It looks like the trees are suspended in the air far above us.
Captain Quigley tells us we’re sure to catch some big ones today. Swiftsure Bank, where Juan de Fuca Strait drops off into the deep blue Pacific, is where halibut and salmon are most plentiful. It’s hard to believe we’re fishing on the edge of the open Pacific Ocean.
The first one I catch is a screamer! They call it that because it grabs the bait and takes off. The line literally ‘screams’ as the fish runs. Quigley knows what to do. He puts the boat in gear and chases the fish. My
eyesalmost pop when I look down at the reel and there are only about 3 wraps of line left! In seconds, the fish had run almost 300 yards of line. I reel as fast as I can until the line’s tight again and the fight’s backon
Non-stop excitement, boats all around us are getting strike after strike. On Quigley’s radio, we can hear the guides sharing information about their catches – “Double strike, 40 feet down!” They all share their success so everyone else can succeed too. Even when there’s a lull, and the fish aren’t biting, Captain Quigley is entertaining us. He teaches us his latest fish-luring chant and the accompanying dance: “Chinook, Chinook – Bite on my hook, my hook!” There is never a dull moment on board.
And when the fish are biting, Quigley is a very patient teacher: “Let him run! That’s it… He’s got the whole boat to play with. Let him tire himself out…”
Later, Quigley tells us a story about the biggest fish ever landed on his boat. He had taken an elderly couple on an expedition, and it was turning out to be a disappointingly uneventful day – not one bite, until they decided to turn back! Then, all of a sudden, they got a nibble. It was a huge struggle, but with Quigley’s help, they reeled it in – a 52-pounder! Now that’s a really big salmon.
It went on to win several categories in the fishing derby. We catch our limit long before the charter’s over, each fish is in the twenty-pound range. We had about 100lbs of fish on board, enough to feed us all winter! (We were fishing for spring salmon as the Coho and Sockeye fisheries were temporarily closed.)
When I made dinner that night, back in Victoria, one fillet filled the grill on my barbeque! Five people dug in and therewas2/3 left over! We’re talking serious salmon here, folks!
Small town, big fishing problem – right? Now you know.
Ron Kirstein is the owner of a Canadian Travel & Tourism Web site (since 1995). Ron has traveled the length and breadth of Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada in search of adventures. For exciting additional information and color pictures of Ron’s Island Fishing Adventure visit his Travel Magazine.
Martial arts are currently studied worldwide from a variety of cultures. Martial arts can improve your fitness levels and muscular condition immensely. Depending on the martial art you choose to do, you may even learn some effective self-defense techniques.
There is a major debate as to whether martial arts are effective as self-defense. My personal experience has taught me it is best to study as many styles as you can and question what works.
What I have done is take techniques, which I find work from a few styles and then design a fighting system and practice based on me.
To simplify the above choose the best techniques from each style and use them in your own practice. This probably goes against the culture of martial arts, however for self-defense you cannot possibly expect to be held down to a set form. That is like a brick in water. Think if you are on the street, do you honestly think you are going to have time
to pull of a full-blown technique and fancy kicks? I don’t think so. That’s why it is best to be open to all techniques and styles.
Studying martial arts for me is not even about self-defense. If I wanted self defense I would learn to be a street fighter. It is more about developing my body to its full potential. By this I mean getting as physically fit as I can. Not only is there the fitness aspect, there is very deep meaning to the martial arts. It is a way to express your self through movements. This is why I personally see it as an art. The martial arts are an honest form of exercise and discipline. They can help you in your weight lifting, as after a while you become more aware and feel a strong spirit within. This can help in any exercise program.
About The Author
John Gibb is the webmaster of several websites. http://www.weight-lifting-4u.com is his latest addition.
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As someone who really likes to write about health, I was challenged recently when a friend asked me how I would pick a pair of golf shoes that were most beneficial to my health.
I hadn’t thought much about it but a little research shows that it is an issue worth investigating.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 43 million Americans per year suffer from foot-related health issues, costing $3.5 billion in treatment and lost workdays.
The average golfer will spend 4 – 6 hours on the golf course each time he or she plays, walking on typically hilly terrain. Adequate foot comfort during this time is a must as there is a lot of potential here for feet, ankles and back to become strained due to ill-fitting shoes, particularly in older players.
Ultimately, safe and protective footwear will reflect on your game too. Experts have stated that the game of golf begins from the feet. According to Jack Nicklaus: “All timing, distance, and direction comes out of the lower body with the feet leading the way”.
Choosing golf shoes has become harder over time. 15 years ago we were restricted mainly to “traditional” models (brogues or similar). Nowadays there are all sorts of variations, from boots to sandals.
How do you know which golf shoe will be right for you, and also best for you feet, your back as well as your swing?
Here are some tips for getting the healthiest golf shoes for you:
Take your time when trying potential new golf shoes on. Allow yourself time to walk around in the pro store. Don’t be embarrassed to spend 5 minutes or more feeling the fit of a pair of shoes.
Some people advise that you come to shop following a 20 minute walk when your feet are fully expanded. Certainly, it
is better to shop in the afternoon, than in the morning, for this reason.
When trying shoes, wear the same thickness of sock that you would on a golf course. Failure to do this could result in shoes that tighter or looser than normal, which could cause blisters or sore feet.
Try on both shoes, wearing golf socks. Lace fully and walk about to assess comfort.
If you’ve had ankle problems you might want to try one of the new high-top models that give more ankle support. However, bear in mind that you need to be able to swing out and around your shoes, at the ankle. So you need to ensure that such shoes won’t impede your movement.
Do you have one foot markedly larger than the other? You could investigate a range of shoes by High-Tec created to address this. With these models, you can adapt the fit of each shoe to suit the shape of each foot.
Do you wear orthoses in your regular shoes? Then remember to transfer them to your golf shoes if your podiatrist has recommended this.
Finally, if a round of golf leaves you with painful feet, first assess the fit of your shoes. Consider changing to more supportive, stable footwear. If the pain persists and does so for more than 3 consecutive rounds, consider visiting a podiatric sports physician.
The right golf shoe should let you stay comfortable through your round and help you concentrate on your game. If you can go through several rounds without noticing your feet, the shoes are doing their job.
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Our oceans are home to many marine mammals, fish, turtles, corals and others. The delicate balance between man and the ocean is constantly being challenged by the demands of our society. Most of our planet is covered by water, a necessary ingredient of human life. The state of our oceans should be uppermost in our minds in order for quality of life for all species to remain as it is.
Florida’s West Indiana Manatee-What is Killing Them? The top manatee story after the recent hurricanes was in Lee County where residents rescued a manatee that was the victim of Hurricane Charley’s storm surge. The stunned and tired manatee was splashed onto Pearl Street after the storm surge receded. This was one manatee that did not have to be included in the mortality numbers this year.
The manatees killed this year are divided into categories by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. 1/1/04 – 9/30/04 numbers: Watercraft-60, Flood Gates-1, Other human-4, Perinatal-65, Cold-36, Natural-20, Undetermined-43, Unrecovered-2 for a total of 231.
According to the February 2004 count of manatees in Florida by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission there were only 2568 manatees remaining in Florida.
If you see a dead or injured manatee or one that’s been harassed while in Florida, please call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC.
Lastly, as a visitor to our tropical paradise, do not approach, touch, feed or water manatees. It is against the law and carries a fine as well as a possible jail term. Use your camera to make memories, not a police experience.
Dolphins – Our favorite Marine Mammal. Dolphins are not endangered at this time, but the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 requires you to stay away from them. Do not encourage them into the path of danger by boats or other human interaction. Wild dolphins have been found injured by firecrackers placed down their blow hold, beer poured over them and into their blow hold and other horror stories. These beautiful creatures think man is their friend but the next person they meet may be their enemy instead.
There are licensed facilities where you can interact safely with dolphins that have been raised in captivity or rescued.
Sea Turtles-Has the
2004 hurricane season hurt their recovery? South Florida is home to Loggerheads, Leatherbacks and Green sea turtles. Hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley have occasionally been found. These are the five species found in US waters in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The population of loggerheads nesting along the Atlantic coast of Florida is the second largest in the world. The nesting season runs from around May to September and within approximately 60 days of nesting, the hatchlings too are in danger.
It is too soon to have counts, but the yearly numbers will reveal the losses. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be reporting the 2004 figures early next year.
There are other dangers to our sea turtles. The turtle hospital in Marathon, Florida treats a variety of turtle ailments, such as flipper amputations caused by fishing line and trap rope entanglements, shell damage caused by boat collisions, and intestinal impactions caused by ingestion of foreign material such as plastic bags, balloons and fishing lines. Turtles love jellyfish and shrimp and ingest filters from cigarettes and plastic in error. Turtles that died from starvation were found with a stomach full of cigarette filters.
The most recent nesting totals for Florida’s turtles from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the year 2003 is:
Loggerheads: 63,446
Green Turtles: 2262
Leatherbacks: 842
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP THE SEA TURTLES?
1. Never throw litter on the beach or in the water.
2. If pets are allowed on the beach, keep them leashed at all times.
3. Obey all beach rules and stay away from turtle nesting sites.
4. Help spread the word about sea turtles. The more people know, the more they will want to help them.
5. Watch for turtles while boating.
6. During nesting seasons, turn lights facing the beach off or have proper filters.
7. Participate in local beach and reef cleanups.
8. Do not buy sea turtle products-jewelry, oil, leather, meat or eggs.
Kathy Runk has been a volunteer exhibit guide at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, volunteer for the Save the Manatee Club in Florida, attended Dolphinlab in Marathon, Florida and adopted Elsie the manatee, dolphins Merina and her baby Calusa. Kathy is the owner of http://www.myoceantreasures.com that sells ocean themed jewelry and gifts.
Cigarette Contents
He’s not eager to reveal his handicap;Around the truth he would often tap.They told him his game was taking a nap;That it never showed up; it needed a map!
Of his golf apparel he was Oh so proud!But people thought it was just too ‘loud’.Often suggesting it needed a shroud;This caused a fight; a rolling dust cloud!
To his heart, golf was the key.It was on the green his soul felt free.He could hardly await the time for ‘tee’;But club dues must be paid; this ride’s got a fee.
Once in a blue moon he made a birdey;Though he knew much about golf (a little nerdy).About to tee off- his feet stood sturdy;But only took up a divot–brown and verde.
It didn’t take long for his eyes to in-take;The path of the ball; the flight it must make.”Easy!”, he thought. “This is gonna be cake!”But the fish all braced for it’s entry into the lake.
In secret, the rules he would often bend;From his mind, a rationalization he would lend.To him, the means justified the end;Like the fiercest warrior, his handicap must
he defend.
Into his ‘golf life’, sand traps would rain;Bogeys rolled in like some ghastly train.Cancelling out any birdeys he’d gained;”Another golf game”, he sighed. “Oh, the pain!”
Shuffling into the house, his face fell. It tapered.His wife smirked, “You lost again, didn’t you?” And imagined the caper.With an outstretched hand that ‘said’, “Pay her!”;Into her purse his $20 went. It vanished like a vapor!
“No dinner for me, thanks. I’m heading in early.”"Awww, it’s just a game,” she said. “No need to be surley.”"I’m not”, he said. “I need to rise early.”"Suuurrre!”, she said. “You and the proverbial ‘birdy’.”
He took a shower to wash away the day;It didn’t help much. That golf game would ‘stay’.His spirits were lifted, though, when he thought, “But hey!”And danced around saying, “Tomorrow’s another ‘golf day’!”
Copyright 2005 by Kevin D. Rolle. All rights reserved.
My name is Kevin D. Rolle, and I have a website calledhttp://www.golf-humor-asylum.com which is dedicated to the humorous aspects of golf through a fresh, new golf comic strip called, “Divott and the Caddie Chronicles,” and my commentary.Thanks.
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an element of fun and games. Traditionalists are usually only concerned with the discipline and structure of their training, but incorporating fun games involving proper techniques will add to the value of training and keep the kids interested.
Here are a few fun games and activities that utilize Martial Arts skills to keep the enthusiasm high and kids interested in their training.
Sensei Says
Sensei Says is a take off of the old “Simon Says Game”. In this version the instructor or parent would call out various martial arts techniques for the children to perform.
One instructor or parent is designated as “Sensei” or Leader. Children are instructed to follow and perform the commands of the “Sensei” only if the command is initiated by the words “Sensei Says”. The leader will call out various commands. If the child does not perform the task when initiated by the words “Sensei Says” they are out of the game. If the leader commands a task without using the prompt “Sensei Says” and the child performs the task, then the child is out of the game. Last child remaining wins.
Wild & Crazy Blocker
Requirements: 2 padded foam blockers.
The instructor or parent will attempt to strike the child with the padded foam blocker. The attempted strikes should vary from left side to right side, and to various body points, including Head, Chest, Stomach, and Legs.
The child will use their martial arts blocking skills to “block” those strikes.
Each time a “strike” connects without the child blocking or shielding they receive a point. Three points or three “strikes” and they are out.
Danger Alley
Requirements: 4 people, various Martial Arts Foam Blockers, Body Shields, Target Squares. A
diagram is available at http://www.aimusainc.com/files/PDF/dangeralley.pdf
Danger Alley is a simple and easy obstacle course in which the child goes from station to station. At each station the child must perform a “self-defense” or marital arts technique to stop an “Attack or Danger”.
A minimum of four stations with various situations is recommended.
Station One (The Escape)
An instructor or parent will subdue the child by grabbing and holding on to the child’s wrist. The child must then perform an escape maneuver. Once the child escapes they proceed to Station Two.
Station Two (The Block)
When the child proceeds to station two, they encounter a would be attacker, attempting a punch or strike. An instructor or parent using a padded foam blocker will attempt to strike the child. The child should attempt to block the strike using a martial arts technique and then proceed to station three.
Station Three (The Punch)
When the child proceeds to station three, they encounter another would be attacker. The child performs a martial arts punch technique to stop the attack. An instructor or parent would hold a padded target square, which the child would punch. The child then proceeds to station four.
Station Four (The Kick)
When the child proceeds to station four, they encounter another would be attacker. The child performs a martial arts kick technique to stop the attack. An instructor or parent would hold a padded Body Shield, which the child would kick. After completing the four stations the child has successfully conquered Danger Alley.
Martial Arts trainings can be fun for children just by incorporating the techniques and skills into activities and games.
Eric Gehler
http://www.blackbeltdomain.com
Eric has been involved in the Martial Arts Business for over 15 years. More information is available on the website!
There are four basic types of fishing reels: Spincast, Spinning, Casting, and Fly. All of them are used to achieve the same result, which is to hold enough line for casting and playing a fish. Here is a breakdown of the types:
Spincast
The spincast reel is completely enclosed with the exception of a small hole in the top where the line comes out. The line wraps around a spindle located inside the upper housing. The spindle sits parallel to the fishing rod so the line comes off in a coil. The line is wound back around the spindle by a collar that catches the line where it comes off of the spindle and rotates as the crank is turned. When the trigger is pushed, the collar moves out of the way and allows line to unspool from the spindle. This type of reel also has a drag that is either controlled by a wheel located on the housing or by a large spoke ring around the base of the crank handle. The drag provides tension on the line for fighting fish and is adjustable to prevent line breakage.
To cast a rod equipped with a spincast reel you start the casting motion and press the trigger on the forward motion of the cast at the point where you want the lure to start flying. When the lure hits the desired location you turn the crank to release the trigger and engage the collar with the line. You can now start retrieving your lure.
Spincast reels usually cast lures less distance than other types, but have fewer line loops or backlashes.
Spinning
Spinning reels have a visible line spool with a wire loop at the top that moves around the spool as the reel is cranked. The wire loop is called the bail and is designed to capture the line and
force it into the groove at the base of loop so it can be wound around the spindle when the reel is cranked. At the top of the spool or the base of the reel is the drag adjustment, the location varies by manufacturer and model. There will also be some type of switch to enable/disable the anti-reverse feature of the reel. Anti-reverse prevents the reel from spinning backwards if you remove your hand from the crank. The reel is designed to be hung below the rod.
To cast a rod equipped with a spinning reel you first grasp the rod so that the reel hangs below the rod, and the mounting base shaft for the reel is between you middle and ring fingers. Now, using the index finger of the hand holding the rod, catch the line where it leaves the reel and hold it to the rod with you finger. Using your other hand flip the bail up so it points toward the rod tip. This will allow the line to come off the spool if you release the line held by your index finger. Start the casting motion and on the forward portion of the motion release the line held by your finger at the point where you want the lure to start flying. When the lure hits the water turn the crank and the bail will close. You can now start retrieving the lure.
Spinning reels cast farther than Spincast reels but can sometimes have problems with line loops if the line develops twists, there is slack in the line when it is reeled, there is a lot of line memory, or if there is too much line on the reel.
Part 2 will cover Casting reels and Fly Reels.
http://www.michfish.com Michigan fishing information, forums, online fishing diary, and interactive lake maps
Do not believe that practicing “by rote” 1-2-3,etc. type “responses” to street attacks is a viable or particularly useful training exercise. Example: He does this, I do that. For attack A I use Defense A.
Realize that in a street fight there are far too many variables, too many contingencies. Uncle Murphy rules the roost. Terrain, weather, injuries, any number of unforeseen deficits is one major concern.
The variety of assailants (size, number, weight, height, mental state, tolerance to pain, clothing) is another major stumbling block.
Train your “tools”, study your “targets” and master your “opening gambit”, anything “rehearsed” past that point, that initial sudden and explosive action is unrealistic.
ANYONE with real experience knows this. Whatever can go wrong…….WILL! So your training must emphasize instinctive and spontaneous “reactions” as opposed to attempted by rote “responses”. You “take” whatever the attacker gives you, or make whatever opening you need, but there is NO way to know this before hand!
Many so-called “combative” systems miss the most fundamental principle of training……..K.I.S.S.!
A padded syllabus may “look” impressive and “complete” but in light of the stark realities of survival, they are counter-productive.
Get your “tools” in the Old School Series. Those of you who practice with Video OS1, Fundamentals of Unarmed Combat know what I am talking about. Remember to Practice REACTIONS not RESPONSES! Practice to react a certain way. That’s
a few combinations of two or three techniques practiced over and over again.
HOMEWORK: Take the combination of a Short Axe Hand, Long Axe hand, Chin jab and a Knee (from Video OS1). on a SparPro or heavybag- what ever you can hit Practice this 300 times a day. After 5 days let me know what you find.
Copyright 2003 www.thetruthaboutselfdefense.com ©
Carl Cestari began his study of the martial arts with judo at the age of 7 under the direction of Yoshisada Yonezuka. During the past forty plus years Carl has dedicated his life to studying the martial arts, hand to hand combat systems, history and religion. He is continually improving himself through his studies. What makes Carl unique is his combination of martial arts, law enforcement, military and real world experience. Carl has been exposed to a multitude of people with a wide variety experience. The following is a list of some of Carl’s ranks and honors.
Shinan (Founder) Tekkenryu jujutsu
Ryokudan (6th degree) Koshinkai Karate under John Burrelle
Godan (5th degree) Jujutsu under Clarke of the World Jujutsu Fedaration (now defunct)
Sandan (3rd degree) Nippon Kempo under Narabu Sada
Nidan (2nd degree) Judo under Masafumi Suzuki
Shodan (1st degree) Judo under Yoshisada Yonezuka
Shodan (1st degree) Shukokai Karate under Kimura, Kadachi and Yonezuka
Shodan (1st degree) Daitoryu Aikijujutsu
Instructors Certificate- Charles Nelson System of Self Defense under Charlie Nelson