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By the 17th century, sumo was an organized professional sport, open to the public, enjoyed by both the upper class and commoners. Today, sumo retains much of its traditional trappings, including a referee dressed as a Shintō priest, and a ritual where the competitors clap hands, stomp their feet, and throw salt in the ring prior to each match.
Jujutsu (/ ˈ dʒ uː dʒ uː t s uː / joo-joo-tsu; Japanese: 柔術 jūjutsu, pronounced [dʑɯꜜːʑɯtsɯ] ⓘ), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu, is a family of Japanese martial arts and a system of close combat (unarmed or with a minor weapon) that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdue one or more weaponless or armed and armored opponents.
Sui Getsu – Moon in the Water (Uppercut to solar plexus) Hon Getsu – True Moon (downward punch to bladder) Kin Geri – Testicle Kick (knee to groin) Hanbo no Maki Ganseki Otoshi Garami – Stone-drop Entanglement; Oni Kudaki – Demon Smash; Ashi Kujiki – Leg Crush; Ashi Gatame – Leg Pin; Bo Gaeshi _ Staff Reversal; Koku – Empty
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Flowing or water principle (Korean: 유/류; Hanja: 流; RR: yu / ryu) Hwa, or harmony, is simply the act of remaining relaxed and not directly opposing an opponent's force. For example, if an opponent were to push against a hapkido practitioner's chest, rather than resist and push back, the hapkido practitioner would blend with the opponent ...
Plus propane for the water heater, so hot water wasn’t a guaranteed thing. Been living in ‘real’ houses for the last 15 years and every time I turn on a hot shower, I’m still thankful ...
For more than two decades, Madison Vaughan has built a sweet relationship with her longtime mailman, Tim, highlighting the importance of community