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What’s so ‘floaty’ about floating throws?
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In the Tomiki scheme of things there is a class of throws called ukiwaza (floating throws). This class of throws includes maeotoshi (forward drop), sumiotoshi (corner drop), and hikiotoshi (pulling drop). In our class we have divided maeotoshi into two motions and commonly practice them as two floating throws with the first motion called kotetaoshi [...]
New exercise machine
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I got a new exercise machine yesterday. It’s called a tiller! today I tilled 8 rows 32 feet long for my dad and then tilled 6 rows at my own place. According to ACSM, that should be greter than about 6 METS for several hours. I’m tired. I recommend tilling as a quick practical add-in [...]
Martial Arts - Choosing The Right One For You
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Martial Arts - Choosing The Right One For You was written by Michael Russell So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and take up a martial art. Maybe you’re doing so as a hobby or maybe you feel the need to be able to defend yourself. To be honest with you, there’s a myriad of [...]
