What is Ju Jitsu December 18, 2008
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , add a commentThe art of ju-jitsu is translated as being the art of gentleness. Translated literally, Ju means “gentle” and jitsu means “art”. While referred to as a “soft art” many of the techniques are, nevertheless, quite forceful in their delivery and would appear to be quite opposite of gentle.
There are quite a few stories regarding the origins of ju-jitsu, dating as far back as the eigth century, with historical lines indicating its possible presence even before that. Though some people claim that ju-jitsu is originally from China, the oldest stories of Japan record a fight in AD 712 wherein Tatami Kazuchi tossed Tatami Nakami like “throwing a leaf”. A story is also found in some chronicles referring to an ancient emperor who held a martial arts contest to celebrate the seventh year of his reign (approximately around twenty BC). One of the bouts ended in the demise of a sumo warrior who was hurled violently to the land. This recorded history provides evidence of early jiu jitsu methods in Japan. It can also be found ju-jitsu developing as a discipline from the writings of a monk, dating back to the 13th century.
Common Ju Jitsu Equipment Used
The discipline of ju-jitsu requires the mastery of several uncommon kinds of martial arts equipment in its collection. The hojo jutsu rope is a different type of weapon unique to the discipline of ju-jitsu. It was originally employed by the samurai warrior to hold captured enemy as one of their duties when they served as feudal police. Today, around the world, the hojo jutsu rope is still used by many special security forces to incapacitate criminals and terrorists.
The Bo staff, Kamas, and the Sai are just a few of the martial arts supplies used by jujitsu practioners. Akin to karate, jujitsu practioners dress in a white suit for practice. Unlike the typical karate uniform, traditional ju-jitsu practioners don a hakama during demonstrations.
What is Ju-Jitsu
The central goal behind jujitsu is to defeat an adversary using any means - as long as minimal force is used. Therefore, this precept requires from its students a rigid conformity to various disciplines, both mental and of the body. The traditional study of ju-jitsu is still practiced, who want to keep alive the warrior spirit of the fatal fighting skills of the discipline. They do not enter competitions and their primary goal is to carry on the spiritual and physical purity of the art.
Car Dvd Entertainment December 18, 2008
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , add a commentToday’s auto market is becoming more and more varied, with Hummers lining up next to Smart Cars and Geo Metros in dealer lots. One of the first things many people do when they buy a new vehicle is to make it their own by adding custom touches. Bored spouses and kids make in car DVD systems one of the hottest new upgrades on the auto market.
Imagine, you’re headed across the country with your family to visit the in-laws in Omaha, and your kids are driving you crazy. A car DVD system allows you to pop in one of their favorite movies and have them entertained for hours while on the road, now that is pure gold.
There are two main types of in car DVD systems: portable and in-dash. Portable systems, though not as sleek or worry-free as the in-dash systems, are considerably cheaper and more versatile. They are usually powered by your car’s 12-volt power adapter but can be converted to run from your home’s power supply, allowing you to take the DVD player and monitor into your in-laws house when your happy family arrives.
In-dash car DVD systems are hardwired into your vehicle’s entertainment system. They display movies either on a screen in the centre-console, on a screen that descends from the roof of the vehicle, or on a screen which flips up from the dashboard. Though these systems aren’t portable outside the vehicle, once installed they don’t require any extra cords or setup: you can load in your movies and drive away. Screens located either on the centre-console or which flip up from the dashboard can double as displays for in-car GPS or navigation software, but they can be distracting to drivers. The flip-down screens avoid driver distraction, but they are usually only convenient for back-seat viewing, leaving a front seat passenger to count license plates or play I-Spy with the driver.
In car DVD systems are perhaps the biggest boon to the long family road trip since Car Bingo, and as the technology improves you can expect the systems to get smaller, lighter, and cheaper. Though portable systems are still the choice for families on the go since they require no expensive installation or conversion, more and more auto manufacturers have plans to include built-in systems in their vehicles, especially upscale and family autos. It may be tough to find a driver for your next road trip, as the entire family will be stretched out in the back seat, munching on popcorn and watching a film.