“My local driving range do a special ‘off-peak’ offer of a hundred balls for the price of thirty from 07.30 to 09.00 Mondays to Fridays. So I drop by on the way to work and hit a few balls.”

“The other morning when I got to the driving range I did my warm-up exercises the way you say in the book, then I played my mind movie, addressed my ball and fired off a six iron. There’s a small mound like a golf green with a flag on it 160 yards from the tee. My six iron screamed off the face of the club and landed right by that flag. It felt so good I just couldn’t wait to play another shot.”

“It went on and on; just about every six iron I hit landed on that small green. My golf swing felt absolutely right. I didn’t want to hit another club. I must have hit fourty balls and only two or three missed the green.”

“When I eventually persuaded myself to try my rescue club the results weren’t quite so good. They were still better than normal, but they weren’t all clean strikes like the six iron shots I’d been hitting.”

“So I was not feeling as confident when I plucked my five wood from the bag. It didn’t matter, the first one flew right to the end of the range. I’m here to tell you that every single shot I hit with that club went straight as an arrow.”

“By then I couldn’t wait to get the driver

out. I knew that this would be the acid test. If the driver went straight then I’d know for sure that my golf swing had moved up to a whole new level. The first drive went arrow straight.”

“I took a break and just stood there resting on my club. I felt so good inside I wanted to enjoy the moment. Part of me could hardly believe that I could hit so many good shots one after the other. I kept telling myself over and over, “you’ve got a proper golf swing, at last.”

“Now I have to tell you that I did pull a couple of shots with the driver. They still flew straight but they would have finished in the semi-rough on the left of the fairway. The rest just honed in on the flag I was aiming at. What a great feeling!”

“After that I didn’t want to go to work. I just wanted to go out and play golf because I know that from now on it’s going to be greatest fun every time I play.”

“If you ask me what I think now, I think that every golfer who wants a good golf swing, and you’ve got to have a good swing if you want to hit the ball straight and true, should get themselves a copy of your book.”

This article is taken from an e-mail sent in by a delighted golfer who had been playing for 12 years.

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The Japanese in particular, being on a global war footing, practiced a type of Judo that has little in common with the “sport” of today.

Japanese “bujin” particularly those situated in China during this period had to be the BEST they could be. The Japanese police were renowned for having among their ranks many of the top Judoka.

The Japanese presence in Shanghai insured that the quality of Judoka practicing there was of the highest caliber. Shanghai during this period was a volatile, beguiling and dangerous place.

Into this mix comes a young Irishman named Dermot Michael O’Neil. He joins the SMP in 1925 at age twenty. He rises in rank, secures a respected position on the SMP Riot Squad, is recognized as a protégé’ of W.E. Fairbairn and earns a reputation as a “good” man in a dust up. Besides his recruit training and his assignment under WEF on the Riot Squad, he becomes a dedicated devotee of Japanese and Chinese combatives, especially Kodokan Judo.

He becomes an acknowledged expert, a true expert, proven both on the tatami of various “dojo” and on the streets of Shanghai. He trains under some of the BEST native Japanese sensei available. He travels to mainland Japan testing his skill in shiai and randori, often winning against some of Japan’s best. He trains diligently at the Kodokan. Becomes a protégé’ of the famed Uchijima Sensei, a master of Judo, in particular “newaza” or ground grappling. He gains a working practical knowledge of Judo, Jujutsu, Karate, Chinese Boxing and who knows what else. In 1938 he leaves the SMP after 13 years service and heads up the security detachment for the British Legation in Tokyo. He serves in this position for two years. Living and training in Japan, access to the BEST of his time (and ours too probably)!

FAST FORWARD…

The world is at war. The Allied powers against the Axis of Evil. O’Neil is now in the US, seconded to the OSS, working under WEF. A new “commando” unit is being formed headed by a man named Fredericks. This composite group of assault raiders matches US and Canadian forces under the banner of the FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE. They will become LEGEND!

Then Colonel Fredericks contacts General Donovan of the OSS and requests WEF’s services in training these troops. Fairbairn recommends D.M. “Paddy” O’Neil. O’Neil accepts and goes a step further……He just doesn’t “train” these men,

HE JOINS THEM!

O’Neill gave great thought to the needs of these special troops as it related to close quarters combat. He was instrumental in developing the V-42 Fighting Knife. But it was the “system” of close combat he devised that was his genius!

The entire O’Neill system as taught then is little known today. But suffice to say that this method was a blend of tactics, strategy and physical combatives that was astounding, and PROVED EFFECTIVE in REAL COMBAT countless times.

Now this isn’t about the nuts and bolts of the O’Neil method. The point is this: With ALL of O’Neill’s experience and expertise the method he devised for all intents and purposes was devoid of any Judo or grappling like techniques (and remember the Forces initial contact with the enemy was to be the Japanese). JUDO WAS HIS FORTE. Why? Because he perfectly knew and understood what the mission of the 1st SSF was all about. He tailored the training to address needs as would be faced in REAL COMBAT by these troops!

O’Neill’s logic and genius is evident in the complete method (not just dribs and drabs from various FM’s and TM’s). But more importantly what lessons are to be garnered from this? What can be learned? WHY did O’Neil chose the methods and tactics (more important than the technique) that he did?

Without a doubt O’Neil knew his business and knew it well. So why? That’s the question. And what will the answer teach US, now?

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. What makes Carl unique is his combination of martial arts, law enforcement and 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

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At CCL Taekwondo, our school is limited so we can devote more attention to each student’s individual education. Once we’ve reach the amount of students the school can take, all others will be put on a waiting list. We focus on quality NOT quantity, we make sure our students leave the school with more knowledge and look forward to the next class. We participate in

tournaments in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Tournaments are not mandatory or a must in our school. Students who like to compete will have special training for preparation. We do not expect to win medals or trophies, but to gain the knowledge and learn from other students.

Our students are ranked internationally and participate in intensive seminars, which are hosted by Grandmasters and Masters throughout the tri-state area. These seminars are high level training, which helps to build and improve techniques, skills, timing, aiming, and most of all more knowledge and experience. We reward our students in the Academic Achievement program when they do well in school. We have pool parties in the summer and Halloween and Christmas parties at CCL Tae Kwon Do for all members.

Most sports wear a uniform. Karate uniforms are called Gi’s (pronounced “ge”) and most are somewhat impractical to wear during training.

We tend to continue the wearing of these uniforms through tradition not practicality. These uniform for most players are made from cotton, however some are made from a much heavier drill material, generally refered to as canvas.

The traditional Gi comes in 3 parts jacket,pants and belt. The belts are commonly dyed colours to indicate the students level inside the dojo (training hall).

Sensei(instructors)generally have a dress code for the dojo. Things such as the belt should not be worn outside of the dojo, whilst travelling to and from training.

A lot of modern martial arts clubs are now going to more practical training gear like shorts and singlet(tank) tops.

You will see many Kickboxers in silk shorts and no shirts or tee shirts when they train or compete.

When purcashing a Gi you should always ask yourself how hot will it be. I have seen martial artists over the years collapsing in dojos due to extreme heat.

So if you live in a hot area you may wish to purcahse a much lighter cooler uniform.

The Judo uniform is extremely sturdy and designed to be able to cope with a lot of pulling and tugging before succumbing to abuse. The Judo Gi is also very hot in summer months though.

So what uniform should I buy. Ask yourself what you want form the uniform.

Do I want it to

be light?

Do I want it to be tough?

What color am I looking for?

How long does it need to last?

What cut are you looking for?

What price do I want to pay

Well on research I found two companies Gi’s to be outstanding quality.

Firstly KWON they make a large variety of different uniforms for various martial arts

Professional high-tech product development promises functional high quality products for the martial arts. Our Quality-Securing-System has ensured steady and high quality throughout the years.

Adidas Uniforms are equal to the Kwon Uniform with a name that has been around in sports equipment for decades you can’t go wrong with either the Adidas or the Kwon uniform.

The Coloured belt system

The color belt system was said to have begun from the Japanese Karate system. It began with Judo and was soon adopted by the mainstream karate systems.

The belt colors represent rank and seniority. The belts are an external representation of a martial arts student’s training, education and skills. The Kyu or number rank system goes from 10 -1 and then moves up from 1 – 10th Dan. The belt colors are as follows:

White

Yellow

Red

Green

Blue

Brown

Black

Black Belt 1st Dan

Black Belt 2nd Dan

Etc..

Black Belt 10th Dan

Traditionally, belts were dyed into the darker colors as the Karate Student gained higher rank. They did not buy new belts. Times were tough then and new belts were expensive propositions, so they gradually dyed them into darker and darker colors. Other myths imply that white belts were gradually allowed to grow darker and darker, until they eventually became black. This is the theory that belts represents a students length of training and devotion to the art.

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In attempting to describe why they hadn’t reached their outcome goals for the season I hear these professional players repeatedly talk to one another about “trying too hard”, “not letting it happen out there”, “playing tentative” and many other frequently used mental game phrases. The challenge for many of these professionals is not only to sharpen their swings and putting strokes for this critical week, but to sharpen their mental games as well. The players who do well in Q-School are the ones that will follow some basic rules about the mental game. Each of these also has application for the junior golfer:

1. Keep each shot in perspective. This is especially true in a 108-hole tournament. Q-School, of all tournaments, is understood to be a marathon and not a sprint. There is no rational reason to be unnerved by a bad hole or two. Similarly, the junior golfer has years and years of opportunities ahead. There is no particular shot in any tournament that is “life or death”.

2. Focus on the task rather than the outcome. This is probably the most difficult of the “basics” for players to follow. It is natural to think about the result and then the consequences of the result. This thinking will not help get the job done. Whenever these thoughts come to mind, replace them with thoughts of the immediate task at hand.

3. Breathe. Even the best in the world get tense in this type of situation. That tension can increase a player’s tendency to hold his breath in anticipation

of a shot or a putt. This then impacts muscle tension even more, and potentially affects his ability to swing the club smoothly. Deep breaths = slower heart rate and less physiological tension. Creating a habit of doing this as a junior player will be invaluable as your golf career progresses.

4. Remember that you cannot control things. Anyone who plays this game knows that something unexpected happens in nearly every round. A great tee shot lands in a divot, a club you’ve been hitting well all week suddenly starts getting shaky, or a two-foot putt is missed. The successful players in Q-School and elsewhere will recognize that they have control only over their preparation and reactions, and not over anything else. If they know they’ve prepared the best they could for each shot, and know that they are capable of controlling their reaction after each shot, they’ve done all they can possibly do to achieve their goals. Move on to the next one.

5. Play to succeed. Nearly every year there is a player or two held up at the end of Q-School as an example of a late tournament collapse. In nearly all of those instances, the player interviewed will speak of having thoughts of “trying to hold on” or “trying not to make a big number”. Many players will have a tendency to play to avoid mistakes and/or prevent something bad from happening. The players who are successful are those who are confident in their abilities to go out and get the job done, and will be playing to succeed rather than to avert failure.

These mental game essentials will help you as a junior player ingrain habits that can help you reach the ultimate golf goals for which you strive!

Jeff Troesch, MA, LMHC is an internationally recognized expert in the mental side of golf. As the former Director of Sport Psychology for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies, Jeff has worked with thousands of golfers nationwide and brings a wealth of experience to seasoned golf professionals as well as the recreational golf lover. You may contact Jeff directly through his website, http://www.fitnessforgolf.com.

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Of course, there’s a long tradition of trolling flies on the surface in the Pacific Northwest. But there’s a move away from trolling (which I do not believe is fly fishing) to casting and retrieving surface poppers in the Pacific Northwest.

First things first, fishing a popper for saltwater salmon is going to lower the number of fish you hook most of the time. If numbers of fish are your goal, I still recommend fishing a sinking line and a baitfish pattern, such as a clouser minnow. Surface fishing in the Pacific Ocean for feeding salmon is not about numbers of salmon hooked. You will have lots of follows, slashes, and boils at your fly. But out of all the interest, most of the salmon will not grab the fly. This is what makes this type of fishing so much fun. You watch the fish follow, and attempt to entice the salmon by slowing down or speeding up the retrieve (some days faster works, other days slower works). It is truly one of the greatest fishing thrills in the Pacific Northwest.

For this fishing, I prefer fishing 30’ shooting head fly lines. Fishing surface flies for saltwater salmon offshore of Neah Bay demands long casts. Basically, the more line you can throw, the more fish you will bring to the surface. I believe that shooting head fly lines give you the most distance with the least effort, especially considering a rolling deck and persistent winds. I like a .30 diameter floating running line. It gives you distance but without the tangling drawbacks of amnesia or other running

lines. Remember, fly lines in a boat seem to seek out tangles. I use buckets with weighted bases to hold the fly line when casting and stripping the fly back along the surface.

An important part of popper fishing for salmon is the retrieve. I like a steady retrieve that makes the fly slowly wake along the surface, slowly covering productive fish holding water. The slow retrieve also gives following fish more time to make a decision to strike. It seems that fish will stop following once the fly gets within 10-20 feet of the boat (another reason to practice casting). To get this retrieve, I will tuck the fly rod under my arm and do a two-handed retrieve. This retrieve gives the angler more control and allows you to have that steady retrieve the coho salmon seem to love. Of course, like all fishing there are exceptions to every rule, so don’t be afraid to pop the surface fly instead of the steady retrieve. It may be just the ticket when the salmon won’t go for the typical retrieve. Coho fishing success is all about fishing hard and a willingness to experiment.

Like many forms of fishing that are less effective, popper fishing does require some dedication. Stick with it, even if you know for certain you are going to catch more fish by grabbing your other rod rigged with a sinking line and a baitfish pattern. You will rise coho salmon when you least expect it, and you will gain the most important thing when it comes to popper fishing for coho salmon…. Confidence! Confidence is the key to true success in fishing poppers in the saltwater.

I hope you learned a few things about popper fishing for coho salmon at Neah Bay. It is the most challenging way of hooking feeding salmon in the saltwater.

Chris Bellows, owner of Topwater Charters, Inc, which runs fly fishing charters off the Washington Coast. His websites offer more information about Saltwater Fly Fishing and Neah Bay Halibut Fishing

There is a more budget-friendly alternative, however. For some, it may seem like the golf world’s equivalent of a shady character peddling imitation watches on the side of the street. However, the world of “knock-off” golf clubs has moved from weekend duffers assembling clubs in their basements to big business. Thanks to retailers who specialize in these clubs, the more politically correct title of “clone clubs” has been adopted as well.

What is a clone club? In short, this is a golf club which (at least aesthetically) closely resembles a similar club from one of the major manufacturers. In many cases, the name of the clone club is similar to that of its hefty priced counterpart. Clone retailers often even go so far as to list the name of the club that the clone version is designed to replicate. Needless to say, the savings are often substantial. Clone drivers, for example, can easily be found priced under $100. Why pay almost $400 Titleist 905 Driver when you can get the clone less than $90?

Before you plan what to do with all your savings from the purchase of clone clubs, it is important to note the differences. On the positive side, most clone retailers offer clubs which come with name brand components. Typically, retailers of clone clubs offer shafts from companies such as True

Temper, Grafalloy, and Harrison, the same manufacturers most of the mainstream club makers use. Additionally, grips by manufacturers such as Golf Pride, Winn, and Lamkin are commonplace. The undeniable difference, however, is the most prominent part of the club, the head, as well as the assembly of the club itself.

While mainstream club manufacturers test their products for distance and accuracy using industry-standard techniques, it is virtually impossible to find this data for their clone counterparts. One would have to assume that if clone clubs resembled their mainstream counterparts in performance as much as aesthetics, manufacturers would make these statistics readily available. This looming fact contributes to one of the keys to a solid round of golf- confidence. If a golfer lacks confidence in his equipment, can he be confident in his game?

Another drawback of clone clubs is the lack of trade-in value. When purchasing a new club, or set of clubs, many golfers take advantage of trading in old clubs at their local golf shop. While the money saved by using a trade-in typically is only a fraction of the original cost, this is still substantially more than the trade-in value of a clone club (which would typically be $0).

In the end, the decision to purchase a pricey new club or to opt for a significantly less expensive clone is up to the individual golfer. While the selection of mainstream clubs has grown immensely with the explosion in the sports popularity, so to has the variety of clone clubs. There are many decisions to be made when buying a club, and the legitimized market for clone clubs has only added to the choices.

Robert Hayes is a featured author for http://www.engolfed.com, a web site that includes golf tips, golf articles, and a golf blog.

What many people do not realize is that fly fishing is actually an ancient form of angling. In other words, fly fishing has been around for thousands of years. Initially, fly fishing was developed primarily by ancient peoples to catch trout and salmon. However, as the centuries progressed, fly fishing came to be used to catch other types of fish, including carp, bass and pike. Indeed, in this day and age, fly fishing as a technique even is used in salt water fishing in certain circumstances.

The reason that so many people enjoy fly fishing is really twofold or on two distinct levels. First of all, people obviously like actually taking off to a lake, pond or stream to cast for fish. However, a good many men, women and children also enjoy the preparatory process of making flies. For many people, fly tying is a much loved activity.

The making of flies to be used in fly fishing really has developed into something of a specialized art form. Certainly, the creation of flies has become an important

hobby and past time enjoyed by people the world over. Over time, there have developed organizations dedicated to fly tying. Additionally, specialized schools favoring different types of fly tying have been created, drawing adherents from all across the globe.

During ancient times, fishers would craft flies using animal fur and bird feathers. Their goal was to create a fly that looked similar to insects and the like that fish naturally were attracted to as food. While the purpose of the handcrafted fly has not changed over time, the materials that are used to create flies has broadened greatly. In today’s world, the materials that people use in the crafting of handmade flies is limited only by imagination.

A notable number of families actually plan an annual vacation or holiday trip around fly fishing. They plot out travel plans that will take them to one or even several different fishing spots where they can spend truly quality time together fishing. In recent years, a number of resorts have been developed specifically for families who are interested in taking a fly fishing holiday.

With that said and when all is said and done, a family interested in fly fishing does not need to plan a grand holiday to enjoy the sport. Rather, they can spend a perfect day casting about in a local lake, pond or stream and create truly appreciated, fond memories for all — memories that will be cherished for years on end.

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The Circle of Safety is an imaginary boundary extending from your body outward to approximately 7 to 10 feet. By being aware what is approaching your Circle of Safety you can potentially avoid a dangerous situation. If you were alone and a stranger enters your circle of safety, you should attempt to distance yourself from that stranger. In order for the stranger to grab you, they must be able to touch you. If you maintain a circle of safety of

the 7 to 10 feet than the stranger will not be in reach to grab or touch you.

If possible avoid walking alone.

Always attempt to be in a group, or at least in public areas where there are many other people.

Avoid walking at night where there are no streetlights.

Be aware of potential hiding places for dangerous strangers, behind bushes, in alleys, behind large trash dumpsters.

As you approach these potential hazardous areas extend your circle of safety by distancing yourself from these obstacles.

These few tips can mean the difference from being a victim or a safe pedestrian.

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When learning how to street fight, remember this: attack first. If you know an attack is coming, don’t waste time with the whole face to face male dominance stand off. He might actually be a better fighter than you. Or he might be waiting to pull out a weapon. Don’t give him a chance to fight. Just take him out.

Drive forward. The winner in most street fights is often the most aggressive.

Avoid trading blows. End the fight immediately. Learn vital areas of the body

like the eyes, throat, knees and groin and attack them full force. Work quickly, he might have friends.

Why go in unarmed? Your environment is likely full of weapons. Chairs, pool cues, bottles, broom sticks ECT.

Kick him while he’s down. The last thing you want is an attacker getting up after you’ve knocked him down. Head stomp, rib stomp, or groin stomp and then run. Note: Careful when employing stomps to a downed attacker, it’s easy to slip, lose your balance or roll your ankle.

Avoid the ground when possible. It’s easy to get stuck on the ground. Unless groundwork is your specialty (and even if it is) try to keep it a stand up match. Even if you end up in a dominant ground fighting position his friends might be close by.

Ryan Wolfenbarger

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