Warrior's Spirit
Issue 2
November 1, 2006.
Official News letter of The World Multi Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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A Brief History of Karate - part 1 of 2
By: Owen Johnston
Karate-do, in all its various forms, finds its origins in one place -
the Ryukyu islands off the coast of Japan. What we know as one of the
most widely practiced systems of self defense and discipline in the
world is the result of centuries of development. While Karate-do was
introduced as a code of ethics to a peacetime America only a few
decades ago, it began through the need of Ryukyu natives for better
methods of fighting.

There are a few theories about the origins of the fighting arts that
later became collectively known as Karate-do. However, it is certain
that many notable Chinese kung fu practitioners settled in Okinawa,
the capital of the Ryukyu kingdom.

The origins of the Chinese arts themselves are also shrouded in the
mists of time. A widely accepted theory is that Bodhidharma, the
founder of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism created what would later evolve into
Shaolin kung-fu. The original exercises were used to strengthen his
monks' bodies, minds, and spirits, to help them better fulfill their
duties. This level of personal cultivation carried across to many
Chinese martial arts. By way of transmission to other countries, this
carried across to other martial arts, Karate-do being one of them.

Details are rather sketchy at best as to the actual origins of Karate-
do, however. It is most widely accepted that in the year 1507, a
weapons ban was passed by King Sho Shin. This led to the rapid
development of native unarmed fighting arts. These arts were
primarily influenced by various forms of Chinese kung fu, which
Okinawans began learning in the 14th century.

Okinawans learned forms of Shaolin kung fu from Shaolin masters who
fled China as a result of the oppressive Qing dynasty. Okinawans also
learned various forms of kung fu from Chinese merchants, Chinese
officials on diplomatic missions, and young members of wealthy
Okinawan families who went to China to learn "Quan Fa" / kung fu to
further their education and martial arts studies. The general name
given to the fighting arts learned and further refined by the
Okinawan martial artists was tode-jutsu (alternately spelled tou-di),
the Okinawan name given to Chinese martial arts.

In February 1609, invasion of Okinawa by the Satsuma clan (of Kyushu,
Japan) triggered another period of rapid development of native
Okinawan fighting arts. Satsuma control lasted until 1879, when the
King of Ryukyu finally abdicated and the country became part of Japan.

During this period, kobudo (often translated "classical fighting
method"; commonly used to represent Okinawan weapon fighting)
evolved. Farm implements were used as weapons, as traditional weapons
were not allowed. However, some of the native Ryukyu warrior class
traveled up to the Satsuma clan in the later part of the 19th century
and learned their samurai fighting art Jigen-ryu kenjutsu. It was not
long after this that Sokon Matsumura, "Toudi" Sakugawa, and Tsuken
Koura, among the many who had made the trip, introduced their
contributions to kobudo.

Ultimately, three major strains were developed from Ryukyu kenpo
karate-jutsu (as tode-jutsu eventually came to be called). These
strains were named Shuri-te, Naha-te, and Tomari-te, for the regions
in which they were developed. All three regions are based in the
southern part of Okinawa. The differences of the three styles may be
traced back to the socio-economic status of those who practiced them.
The lowest rung on the ladder was the worker class studying Tomari-
Te. The middle section was the merchant class studying Naha-Te. The
upper class noblemen were taking up practice of Shuri-te in and
around the capital.

Matsumura is commonly considered the great grandfather of the karate
movement in and around Shuri. He learned native Okinawan fighting
from Sakugawa (who in turn learned from Kusankun and other masters).
He later studied in Fujian and Satsuma. He learned Shaolin Boxing
(Shorin-ryu) under the tutelage of master Iwah. As a result of the
efforts of Matsumura, the fighting arts that surfaced around the
noble / castle district of Shuri came to be known as Shuri-te (Shuri
hand).

The Chinese master Ason taught Zhao Ling Liu (Shorei-ryu) to
Sakiyama, Gushi, Nagahama, and Tomoyori of Naha. This led to the
development of Naha-te. Naha, a coastal city, was a large trade
center at the time. Xie Zhongxiang (nicknamed Ryuru Ko) of Fuzhou
founded Whooping Crane kung fu (hakutsuru) and taught it to a number
of notable karate masters in the Fuzhou province. Wai Xinxian, it is
said, was a Qing dynasty officer, and taught Xingyi kung fu as well
as Monk Fist Boxing. It is also said he assisted Master Iwah's
instruction in Fuzhou province.

Two separate, modern styles developed from Naha-te: Goju-Ryu and
Uechi-Ryu. Goju-ryu stresses deep breathing methods (ibuki). Its
kata, including Sanchin, tend to utilize dynamic tension for power
training. Uechi-ryu uses a number of kata that Kanei Uechi (1877-
1948) learned while in China, as well as several Goju-ryu kata. Uechi-
ryu's Sanchin is done with open hands, and doesn't use the deep
breathing emphasized by Goju ryu.

Naha-te's Chinese lineage can be seen through the influence of the
forms and methods of Crane and other styles. Dragon Boxing includes
the forms Seisan, Peichurrin (also known as Suparimpei), Saam Chien,
and Eighteen Scholar Fists. Tiger Boxing also includes Saam Chien and
Peichurrin, as well as Sanseiru and others. Arhat Boxing (Monk Fist)
has Saam Chien, Seisan, Jitte, Seipai, Useishi, Peichurrin, and other
forms.
The author lives in Lake City, South Carolina, where he also teaches
at his Wado ryu Karate school. For more information about Karate and
the martial arts, please visit the Johnston Wado ryu Karate Forums.
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A Brief History of Karate - part 2 of 2
By: Owen Johnston
While Karate was primarily organized in Shuri and Naha, Tomari
originally had little direct influence. This is because, at that
time, Tomari was inhabited by a simple people; it was a working class
city of fishermen. Tomari had its share of notable masters, however,
with Kosaku Matsumora (1829-1898), Kokan Oyadomari (1827-1905) and
Gikei Yamazato (1835-1905) the most notable. They studied under
Annan, as well as Ason, a Chinese sergeant.

Tomari was located near Shuri, and therefore its fighting arts
developed partly under its influence. Some of the Chinese masters who
taught Tomari villagers, however, did not reach Shuri. Some of these
teachings did later influence Shuri-te, nonetheless, as exchanges
eventually took place. Many of the kata became part of both Shuri-te
and Tomari-te. Some of the kata unique to Tomari-te, however, are
Wansu, Rohai, and Wankan. It is widely believed that Chotoku Kyan
(1870-1945) brought the kata Ananku from Taiwan in 1895. It is said,
sadly, there are other kata that have been lost over time.

It is also said in Okinawan tradition that a pirate or sailor (named
Chinto, or Annan, depending on the source), was a castaway from a
shipwreck on the coast. He took refuge in the graveyard of the
mountains of Tomari, and later lived in a cave. Reportedly, Sokon
Matsumura formulated the kata Chinto (also known as Gankaku) from the
sailor's White Crane Kung Fu teachings. Chinto kata, of which there
are more than half a dozen versions, was adopted into shuri-te. The
Tomari-te chinto kata as a Chinese flair, in contrast with the
simpler looking shuri-te version. Chinto kata uses straight lines of
movement, and is executed with power. A one legged stance occurs many
times, bearing the image of a crane poised to strike its prey. The
flying kicks of this kata differentiates it from others.

Matsumora and Oyadomari apprenticed under local masters Kishin Teruya
(1804-1864) and Giko Uku (1800-1850). They learned from Teruya the
kata Passai, Rohai, and Wanshu, and from Uku, the kata Naifanchi.
Matsumora was also versed in the jo-jutsu (short staff technique) of
Jigen ryu. It is often said in Okinawan sources that Matsumora is
Annan's successor. Yamazato followed Matsumora and Oyadomari, who
were close friends. Both masters encouraged their students to
exchange techniques and kata, furthering the development of Tomari-
te. Tomari-te became a light form of fighting, with plenty of feints.

The kata Seishan is named after a well known Chinese martial artist
who lived in or near Shuri circa 1700. He was associated with
Takahara Perchin, a map-maker who was the first to teach Tode
Sakugawa. The kata is said to be the oldest still in use, and
translates to "13" or "30". The naha-te Seisan has a Chinese flair,
while the shuri-te version evolved in its own way. The movements are
repeated in sets of three, and has pivots and turning of the head.
Toward the middle of seishan, there is a set of three double blocks
that may be used as blocks to the side; it may be seen as a spear
thrust to the eyes, or as an arm grab. The foot movements in seishan
kata may be used to enter the opponent's legs, and break his or her
balance. Hangetsu, the Japanese name for Seisan, translates to half-
moon. This is taken from the stances & footwork, as well as the hand
movements, which use circular paths. As with many other forms, the
kata's movements differ slightly between styles.

Throughout this period, tode-jutsu was taught primarily for health,
philosophy and self defense. In this way, the Chinese tradition was
continued. Tou-di, the karate of old, was not meant for the
competition seen in modern karate. In fact, there were no public
classes, as practicing fighting was forbidden as a way to promote
public order. The to-de masters chose their students with caution
because they were liable for problems that could arise (and
frequently did) from their students' actions. Tode-jutsu had also
become a part of the imperial guards' training. As a result of
Okinawa's annexation to Japan, however, there was a huge unemployment
boom, and poverty spread heavily. Because of this, a number of
chikundun peichin (those who upheld public order in the Ryukyu
kingdom) started teaching tode-jutsu for money.

In the Satsuma occupation's later years, Japan began major changes as
a result of the Meiji restoration. Cultural reforms led to the
abolition of the feudal system, the abasement of the samurai class,
and development of democracy. However, democracy was never fully
implemented, nor were all the ideas of the samurai code and the
feudal system totally abandoned. Japan did not want to totally lose
its strong identity to (primarily Western) foreign influences. Part
of this identity was the bugei (martial arts), which assisted in the
shaping of modern Japan.

The budo (martial ways), as they came to be called, were more than
simply a cultural recreation. The ruling elite used the spread of
budo to further instill moral virtues, the values of bushido (way of
the warrior), and "Japaneseness" in the Japanese public. In this Pre-
World War II age full of increasing militarism, Japan needed needed
strong, able men who were willing to fight to the death. Japan also
hoped that young men of good health and mind would be more productive
citizens.

As a result, many budo were introduced to the school system. Some of
these classical budo included Aikido (The Way of Spiritual Harmony),
Jiu Jitsu (unarmed self defense art often focused on grappling), and
Kendo (Way of the Sword), derived from the samurai fighting
traditions. Also, Judo ("Gentle Art") was developed from jiu jitsu in
the later part of the 19th century.

Itosu Anko led a group of Okinawan karate-jutsu experts in a campaign
to introduce the art to the Okinawan school system as a form of
exercise. Many of the dangerous applications were not practiced in
the school system, transforming karate from a hidden art of self
defense into a unique recreation.

Karate was introduced in this form to the Japanese mainland in 1917.
The Japanese martial arts association ("Dai Nippon Butokukai") was
interested enough in karate to invite the art's best practitioner.
Their intent was to compare karate-jutsu to Japanese jiu jitsu in
matches of skill.

Gichin Funakoshi was an Okinawan native who taught at the
school "Shoto Gakko", which prepared Okinawans for Japanese civil
service. His life's passion, however, was karate. Because of the
respect he commanded from Japanese gentlemen, and his skill in
karate, he was selected to represent Okinawa's martial art.

He defeated every opponent he faced at the demonstration, and won
great respect. Because of this and his love of Japanese culture, he
stayed on the mainland to further propagate karate. As a result of
the first and further exhibitions, he gained many followers and
ultimately began teaching out of a Kendo dojo.

At first, there were cultural barriers and traditions that slowed the
progress of karate across the mainland. As a result of Funakoshi's
excellence in teaching, however, he broke through the prejudices
against karate. Eventually, he was able to open his own dojo, which
was the first formalized karate dojo. Also during this time, karate
as a whole came to be formalized and "Japanized" (although divisions
among separate karate styles have not, to this day, been resolved -
primarily due to pride and organizational politics).

Such formalization included acceptance of the kyu/dan (class/grade)
system as devised by Jigoro Kano (founder of judo). Also, it became
important that all teachers were qualified and knowledgeable.
Finally, it was necessary to institute a standard curriculum,
uniform, and competitive format.

Nationalism and anti-Chinese sentiment made the karate-jutsu movement
consider a more appropriate ideogram to represent their art. The
original "kara" ideogram of karate meant China, as did the "tou" of
toudi (Chinese hand, and a reference to the Tang dynasty). The
replacement ideogram means "empty", and takes on not just a physical
but a spiritual meaning. "Kara" may represent the "void", and freedom
from worldly desire.

Also changed was the suffix for karate. Instead of jutsu
(art/science), do (way/path/totality, pronounced "dao" in Mandarin)
came to be used. In this sense, as a result of the efforts of such
masters as Itosu, karate-do joined kendo, jiu jitsu, aikido, and judo
as a modern budo, in which not only combat is practiced, but also a
cultural discipline for the pursuit of harmony.
The author lives in Lake City, South Carolina, where he also teaches
at his Wado ryu Karate school. For more information about Karate and
the martial arts, please visit the Johnston Wado ryu Karate Forums.
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Self Defense And Street Fight Psychology
By: Alexander Popov
Let's speak about the psychological aspect of a street collision. You
should differentiate two items. You must realize, whether your fight
is a result of a usual domestic conflict, or you are attacked by a
robber, killer or bandit. Your actions will flow depending on these
circumstances.

If it is an everyday domestic conflict that happens in the street
(someone pushed you or your leg, disturbed the queue order etc.), you
should not use your fighting knowledge and skills to put your
opponent out of action.

As a rule, all these conflicts occur because of trifles, and you need
to behave normally in this case, let's say naturally. When this
conflict happens, no one wants to fight actually, but just gets rid
of the negative energy that was accumulated.

Those who express harshly their negative reaction are not dangerous
at all in most cases. He will threaten you, make expressive gestures,
grab you with iron fingers but nothing more will happen. This is
nothing but the pose which does not contain real threat at all.
However, there are exceptions in this case too. You must define at
once who is dangerous and who is not.

I would like to precise one thing. Though laws and principles of a
hand-to-hand fighting are the same, a sports battle in a gym differs
greatly from that one happened in the street. If you are calm when
fight in a sports gym and don't worry about fatal injury, you will be
extremely nervous when come across your real enemy in the street. You
won't fight according to rule (as you do in the sports gym), you need
to act most quickly and cruelly sometimes for your effective self
defense.

The psychological aspect plays a very important role in the street
scuffle. You must prevent your enemy's attack or take the lead over
him. Therefore, I advise you on no account not to start fighting if
you see you can avoid it.

If you cannot do that and you know you will be attacked inevitably,
you should act quickly, harshly and be the first with attack actions.
Lots of things depend on who starts the battle first. This is the
main distinction of a street fight. When you train in the sports gym,
it is not important at all who will attack first. Both fighters are
ready to attack and defense.

It is not the same thing in the street fight. Opponents rarely stand
at the certain stances (as in the sport gym) and are situated in
close distance quite often. In other words, they are in the hitting
zone of each other. Hence, a person who starts his attack first has a
huge advantage. Attack here means just the most harsh and strong
action and not the expressive gestures at usual domestic conflict.

I always feel awkward when I am forced to come into such conflict.
When I see a person standing in front of myself and offending me, I
feel ashamed for this conflict that occurred. This person cannot be
dangerous for me, he is completely defenseless.

I know that I can put him out of action in a moment, but my
consciousness does not let me do that. As we see, such clashes that
happen in shops, public transport, streets etc are not the fight
itself, but just an everyday conflict.

Real fight happens when your enemy or enemies are certain in their
superiority over you. For example, it may be numerical advantage,
force advantage or armament advantage.

So, I strongly recommend to you: try to avoid street fight at any
cost. If you see you are about to be attacked, you need to act most
quickly and harshly. You must always remember that if your enemy is
eager to fight with you, he is sure in his superiority. If he is
alone and is not too strong or high, but still wants to fight, it
means most likely that he is either armed with the weapon or
instructed of some martial art.
Alexander Popov is the leading expert in knife and hand-to-hand
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The Four Agreements

These are 4 agreements we make with ourselves in order to bring about
enlightenment. They are

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to
speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of
your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a
projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune
to the opinions and actions of others, you wonνt be the victim of
needless suffering.

3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really
want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid
misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement,
you can completely transform your life.

4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be
different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any
circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment,
self-abuse and regret.

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Spiritual Benefits Of Yoga
By: Jason Rickard
Yoga is a complex system of therapy formulated in the East and now
famous universally. Even though yoga is a comprehensive system which
includes different methods such as Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga,
Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Mantra Yoga, the exercise
part called yogasana is popular in the West. The yoga practitioners
advocate several benefits such as physical, psychological and
spiritual, for yoga and the testimonials of many of the followers
were supporting their argument. And now the popularity of yoga
enhances enormously as the scientific crowd is coming up with
substantiating evidences for the benefits of yoga. However the most
pronouncing benefit of yoga, which distinguishes it from the other
similar therapies, will be its spiritual benefits.

The term spiritual benefits may be reviewed by different people with
apparent dimensions. Usually spirituality refers to something related
with religion or god. However in the perspective of yoga,
spirituality is not only dealing with god but also with the soul or
inner consciousness. Certainly yoga was related to religions as most
of its preachers were sanyasis, the Hindu religious mendicants.
However, yoga had a broader perspective and it was considered as the
method to reach the inner consciousness. The Hindu believers say that
yoga will trigger the energy circles of the body and help to reach
the epitome of the energy.

Yoga is actually using the techniques to attain absolute peace.
According to the principles, the focus of yoga is to attribute the
complete freedom from the birth, death and concomitant evils of life.
However, if you are not so religious enough though, the basic
spiritual benefits such as improved concentration, regulated breath
and clarity of mind will be certainly beneficial for the restoration
of a sound life. The command over the breath will be an advantage to
lose tension and help for better stress management. The improved
concentration and clarity of mind assist to enhance your skills and
increase the productivity.

The advanced spiritual benefits of yoga include the psychic control,
mind control and thought control. The relaxation in the thoughts will
help you gain the knowledge. Along with improvement, the flexibility
of the attitude of the person will also change. The experiences of
yoga practicing people show that they became more compassionate about
the surroundings and fellow beings. The control over the thoughts
will help to suppress the materialistic pressures of the life.
However the ultimate spiritual benefit of yoga will be the self
realization. The understanding of self will help assure the healing
of the pain of the body as well as the mind.

The rejuvenation of mind and health by practicing yoga will certainly
benefit you and pave your path to spiritual liberation and salvation.
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The Importance Of Food Supplements
By: Zachary Thompson
What are food supplements and why do we need them? Food supplements
are medicines we take to enhance our diets. They come in various
shapes and sizes and a wide range of natural and synthetic elements.

At first glance it may seem that with all the processing and food
technology our food goes through we really should not need these food
supplements, as our food arrives to our tables looking so picture
perfect. However when we look deeper we see a very different story.

Have you ever walked into your local grocery store and looked at the
wonderful display of fruits and vegetables. The fruit is piled in
beautiful pyramids and looks so good that you just cannot resist
taking some home to eat.

The beautiful looking fruits we see in the stores with their shiny
exteriors and inviting appearance are not what they seem. The shiny
look is not the natural bloom of a healthy looking fruit it is merely
wax. Why would our fruits be dipped in wax? The first reason is to
preserve it in the long journey from the farm to the grocery store,
and secondly to fool consumers into thinking that the fruit is better
than it is by its glossy appearance.

When we dig even deeper into our piece of fruit we discover that
nutrition wise it is not what it should be. From its very birth it
has been subjected to artificial fertilizers and pesticides that have
depleted its nutrient worth. Added to this it has been picked when it
is unripe before it has had chance to produce the natural nutrients
that should be present within it. Therefore the fruit we are so
impressed with on the outside tells a very different story within.

It is not just the fruits in the store it is all the food that we buy
and consume. When examined it will all tell the same sad story,
things are not what they appear to be. This is why to preserve our
health food supplements are necessary.

One of the most important classes of nutrients that should be found
in natural foods like fruits and vegetables are Glyconutrients. They
are a collection of 8 essential saccarides. They are:

• Mannose
• Glucose
• Galactose
• Xylose
• Fuctos (not fructose)
• N-acetylglucosamine
• N-acetylneuramic acid
• N-acetylgalactosamine

These Glyconutrients used to be found in many fruits and vegetables
but due to the above mentioned facts are now found in lesser
quantities. Therefore food supplements have been developed containing
these nutrients. One of the best known is Ambrotose, originally
derived from the Aloe Vera plant.

This supplement helps your body heal itself by strengthening the
immune system. It also helps the body by aiding and healing the
digestive system. Glyconutrients play a vital part in helping your
body function well and maintaining your health. Many of the
underlying health problems we face today are due to the lack of
Glyconutrients. Taking these supplements will help you live a
healthier life and enjoy life to the fullest.

Note: Glyconutrients are not intended to heal, treat, or cure any
disease.
Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range from
pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children with
Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can hep you, visit
his Glyconutrients site for a consultation

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30 Clients In 30 Days
By: Wayne McDonald
Yes, you can get thirty new clients each month. It can be as easy as
a handshake, a warm smile and your business card.

Your business card is the most cost-efficient marketing tool for
promoting your services. The first rule is do not be cheap. Print a
minimum of 1,000 cards. Soon you'll get the hang of this and you'll
be printing 5,000 at a time.

The Magic Number is Three

Every person you meet greet them with a smile, say their name [ask
them their name] and hand them THREE business cards. When you are at
the bank – hand the cashier three cards. When you are at the grocery
store – hand the clerk three cards. When you are at the car wash –
hand the cashier three cards. When you eat out – hand the waitperson
business three cards. Remember the magic number is three.

Tip#1

Do not try to pre-qualify the person in your head before handing them
a card. Always hand out your business cards because the person
receiving your cards may pass it on to someone else or hand your
business card to a family member.

Before handing your cards, try to engage the person in a short chat –
preferably about them and their work. This is NOT about you or your
business or your `three minute elevator pitch' or the lousy day you
are having. Your business card will speak for you. Use their name at
least three times during this brief chat. When you leave, thank them
for providing excellent service, say their name and hand them three
business cards. But wait, see Tip#2 and write a note on one of the
cards.

Tip#2

Hand-write something on one of your business cards. You can write
your cell-phone number [Tell them, `You can call me directly at this
number']; or offer a discount for the next 10 days (creates urgency);
or possibly a reminder about something that you had discussed (Call
me about the dress shop on main street).

Tip#3

Have your business card professionally designed and keep it simple.
It is worth the extra money to have a card professionally designed.
In fact, you guessed it, after your business cards are printed hand
your design person three cards. In addition, hand your printer three
business cards or leave a stack of cards. I would avoid using online
business card services with pre-designed templates. I have used those
services in the past and have gotten comments afterwards like, "My
cousin does dog grooming and has the same card". Although this makes
good conversation, it will make you look cheap.

Tip#4

Keep your business card simple. You want people to quickly glance at
your card and instantly know what you do. For example one line that
says Massage Therapy or Concrete Cutting or Hair Styling or Florist
or Photography. Start collecting cards to get ideas and to learn what
works and what does not work. Also remember that people over fifty
years old have to read your business card. Make sure the font sizes
are readable, especially you phone number.

Tip#5

Keep you eyes open. If you see a stack of business cards on a table
at your dentist office, ask the receptionist if it is ok to leave a
stack of your business cards. If you do not see stacks of business
cards go ahead and ask if it would be ok to leave a few business
cards. Also, when talking to the receptionist give them three
business cards.

It is easy to get 30 clients in 30 days by taking action today with
these simple ideas. Get in the habit of handing out your business
cards to everyone and I do mean everyone. Keep a box of business
cards in your car, at your locker at the gym, in your desk at the
office, or anyplace else that you can have a ready supply of business
cards.

Copyright © 2006 Wayne McDonald. All rights reserved.
Wayne McDonald is the contributing editor for Health Articles
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Fibromyalgia And Exercise
By: Jane Thompson
The most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is exercise. Which
seems totally weird, because most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse
and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for
days. The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise.

If you are new to exercising within the constraints of fibromyalgia,
it may be helpful to enlist the help of a trainer, physical therapist
or exercise physiologist to design a program specifically for you.
Every person with fibromyalgia has a different exercise capacity, so
you need an individualized program.

Another important concept related to exercise is your "baseline."
Each person has a different baseline. It is the level of exercise
that you can maintain over time. It does not mean that you are pain-
free, but that the pain doesn't interfere with your lifestyle. You
also need to remember that you'll always have good days and bad days.
You don't stop or reduce your exercise because of a bad day.
(Although you may reduce it for a while if you have a bad flare-up
that lasts days or weeks.)

Exercise training for someone with fibromyalgia begins with
stretching. Stretching reduces the stiffness and keeps ligaments and
tendons from shortening over time. Stretching should be gentle and it
should feel good. It is usually a good idea to warm your muscles with
mild aerobic activity, such as walking, for a few minutes before
stretching.

Daily low-impact, gentle aerobic exercise is the next step. Aerobic
exercise has tons of health benefits. It specifically helps reduce
fibromyalgia symptoms because it improves flexibility, causes your
body to release endorphins and other happy chemicals and reduces
stress. Walking and bicycling are excellent low-impact exercises. It
is important to start at a level suitable to where you are and
increase your level of exercise slowly. If you get fatigued after
five minutes of walking, start there and increase your time by a
minute or two every week or two.

Some activities are especially good for fibromyalgia. Water aerobics
and swimming are wonderful. The buoyancy of the water supports your
sore muscles and allows you to exercise with less pain. Swimming has
a double benefit of gentle stretching along with aerobic exercise.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong and Yoga emphasize slow, gentle movements that
are ideal for people with fibromyalgia. All three exercises include
breathing and focusing, which decrease stress. You also learn to be
aware of your body and learn to recognize signs of stress.

Pilates is another exercise system where you work with your body,
stretching and toning it. Pilates is a non-weight bearing exercise,
like chair aerobics. It is a gentle way to tone your body, and gentle
is the word for exercising with fibromyalgia.

People with fibromyalgia can add some strength training slowly as
they build up exercise tolerance. Resistance bands provide plenty of
strength training for a while. Strength training must be undertaken
carefully and gently, and it might be wise to get help from an
exercise professional before adding it. There are many benefits to
strength training, and it could be a very beneficial addition to your
exercise, especially when you are feeling well.

Whether we are talking about exercise or sleep, pacing and routine
are important if you have fibromyalgia. Going to bed and getting up
at the same time every day helps with sleep. Exercising at the same
time every day helps with exercise. Your body begins to respond to
routine.

Exercise must be paced, too. That means starting at a low level,
increasing gradually, and incorporating rest into your routine. You
exercise, then rest, then exercise some more. Over time, you can
shorten the rest periods and/or lengthen the exercise periods. Rhythm
and pacing make a big difference in how much exercise you can
tolerate.

It is recommended that you consult your doctor before starting any
new exercise regime.
Jane Thompson has an interest in Fibromyalgia. For further
information on Fibromyalgia please visit Fibromyalgia or Fibromyalgia
Symptoms

June 15-16, 2007

We are pleased to announce the return of Masters and Grandmasters
presenting seminars Friday June 15, 2007 in Manchester, NH – kicking
off the 2007 event.

When coming to the festivities we suggest you come into the hotel
Thursday evening so as to be fresh and ready to begun a day filled
with education and friendship as the seminars planned will be some of
the best ever seen.

Saturday, June 16 the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame will hold is
annual tournament, a mixed martial arts tournament for adult and
children, all ranks and all styles.

To learn more about the events planned simply go onto the website
http://www.freewebs.com/golden_fist_award or contact Rick Wilmott,
renshi at kosho@... to inquire about fee's, deadlines and
content.

Join people from around the globe as they spend a weekend of
learning, sharing, and competing.

Both the seminars and tournament are open to the public and anyone
may attend. Seminar and tournament fees are separate from induction
fees and banquet guest fees.
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Inductions for 2007
Nominations for Induction to TWMAHOF and applications must be
submitted NLT April 1, 2007. Please see the website for information
and forms. http://www.freewebs.com/golden_fist_award