of time, Maai pertains to the momentary lapses of awareness that are manifested in the opponent ... . These momentary lapses of mind , and Kyo jitsu, we may call the wikt kokoro kokoro no maai mental interval . The implication of kokoro no maai is that although the physical distance between opponents ... more details
Unreferenced date June 2011 orphan date April 2010 Infobox settlement official name Maai Mahiu image flag flag size image skyline imagesize image caption pushpin map Kenya mapsize 200px map caption Location of Maai Mahiu coordinates display inline,title coordinates region KE subdivision type Country subdivision type1 Province subdivision name Kenya subdivision name1 Rift Valley Province established title established date population as of population urban population metro population note population total population density km2 timezone East Africa Time EAT utc offset 3 latd 1.02 longd 36.48 elevation ft footnotes Maai Mahiu is a settlement in Kenya s Rift Valley Province . References reflist Category Populated places in Rift Valley Province RiftValleyKE geo stub ... more details
About the Kendo term Toma disambiguation Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Nihongo To ma t ma long distance Maai means the distance time that separates two things. In Kendo , it means the precise distance to carry out a movement or technique. There are three basic distances in Kendo Chika ma short distance To ma long distance and Issoku Itto No Maai between these two. The latter means literally, distance of one step one blow . DEFAULTSORT Toma Category Japanese martial arts terms Category Kendo Martialart term stub ... more details
nihongo Keijutsukai Aikido is a martial arts system taught by the Keijutsukai Kokusai Renmei Keijutsukai International Federation ref name KIF http www.keijutsukai.net e federation.html Keijutsukai web site ref , an independent aikido federation based in Tokyo , Japan . ref http www.aikidojournal.com encyclopedia.php?entryID 375 Aikido Journal entry for Keijutsukai ref It was founded by Thomas H. Makiyama in February 1980. ref cite book last Bennett first Gary title Aikido Techniques and Tactics publisher Human Kinetics Europe Ltd date 1997 pages p 24 isbn 978 0880115988 ref In 1999, Keijutsukai Aikido was approved by Temple University Japan for inclusion under the curriculum of the Continuing Education Program. Style Keijutsukai Aikido and Keijutsu a specialized method of defensive tactics for law enforcement personnel , emphasize rational and practical approaches, incorporating the Principle of Compatibility Circular marui and Proper Operational Distance maai . Movements and techniques are taught to flow naturally without force. Maai Proper Distance and Marui Circle concepts are shared with other Aikido styles. To develop coordination and balance to control movements with the hips, while maintaining a stabilized center of gravity at the lower half of the body are also important and fundamental concepts. The techniques consist in throws, locks, and the application of nerve pressure points designed to constantly keep an opponent off balance and under control. Statement of purpose The Keijutsukai states to be A Totally Independent AIKIDO Friendly society Fraternity Devoted To International Friendship And Understanding Through The Medium Of Bud . ref name KIF References reflist Sources Frank Paetzold, Wu Shu , Books on Demand GmbH 2003 , p 151, ISBN 978 3833001826 Thomas H Makiyama, The techniques of aikido , Jenkins 1963 , ASIN B0000CLSPM Thomas H Makiyama, Keijutsukai Aikido Japanese Art of Self defense , Ohara Publications Inc.,U.S. 1998 , ISBN 978 08975009 ... more details
distinguish Saa language Infobox language name Sa a region South Malaita , Solomon Islands speakers 11,500 date 1999 ethnicity familycolor Austronesian fam2 Malayo Polynesian languages Malayo Polynesian fam3 Oceanic languages Oceanic fam4 Southeast Solomonic languages SE Solomonic fam5 Malaita San Cristobal languages Malaita San Cristobal fam6 Malaita languages Malaita fam7 Southern Malaita languages Southern iso3 apb Sa a also known as South Malaita and Apae aa is an Oceanic languages Oceanic language spoken on Small Malaita and Ulawa Island in the Solomon Islands . External links http justus.anglican.org resources bcp Melanesia saa hc.html Palo n a Haalu Ana N au Maai Sa a 1979 A Liturgy for Melanesia in Sa a http www.ethnologue.com show language.asp?code apb Ethnologue report for language code apb Category Southern Malaita languages Category Languages of the Solomon Islands au lang stub de Sa a Sprache fr Sa a hr Sa a jezik pms Lenga Sa a ... more details
v maai v lopsided Mid, falling h maai h to have Mid maai basic tail of bird Low c maai c to sell Low, rising x maai x nightmare Lower, longer, rise fall z maai z to buy Grammar Iu Mien is an analytic ... IPA , maai v lopsided h IPA maai h to have IPA maai basic tail of bird c IPA , maai c to sell x IPA maai x nightmare z IPA , maai z to buy col end Notes reflist References Smith Panh Kweifo Panh ... more details
stability, and hence ability to regain compromised balance, is destroyed. Maai main Maai Nihongo Maai ..., after factoring in the above elements. For example, a faster opponent s maai is farther away than a slower opponent. It is ideal for one opponent to maintain maai while preventing the other from ... more details
refimprove date April 2009 Nihongo Kuzushi wiktionary is a Japanese language Japanese term for unbalancing an opponent in the martial arts . The noun comes from the intransitive verb, kuzusu , meaning to level, pull down, or demolish . As such, it is refers to not just an unbalancing, but the process of getting an opponent into a position where his stability, and hence ability to regain uncompromised balance, is destroyed. In judo , it is considered an essential principle and the first of three stages to a successful throwing technique kuzushi, tsukuri fitting or entering and kake martial arts kake execution . Kuzushi is important to many styles of Japanese martial arts , especially those derived from, or influenced by, Ju Jutsu training methods. Judo, Ninjutsu , Aikido and Wado ryu Wad ry karate are examples of arts that can be found in the latter category. ref Ju Jitsu Classical and Modern, Eddie Ferrie, Page 9 ref The methods of effecting kuzushi depend on maai combative distance and other circumstances. It can be achieved using tai sabaki body positioning and weak lines , taking advantage of the opponents actions push when pulled, pull when pushed , atemi strikes , or a combination of all three. There are three primary ways of applying kuzushi in judo direct action e.g. pulling or pushing while entering for a throw inducing opponent s action e.g. a feint or combination attack direct action by opponent e.g. a counter throw . References reflist Additional reading Kano, Jigoro 1994 http www.amazon.com dp 4770017995 Kodokan Judo is the standard reference on judo. ISBN 4 7700 1799 5. Ohlenkamp, Neil 2006 http judounleashed.com Judo Unleashed another basic reference on judo. ISBN 0 0714 7534 6. External links http www.judoinfo.com kuzushi1.htm kuzushi http www.bestjudo.com blog 2006 06 19 kuzushi beginning and advanced concepts kuzushi beginning and advanced concepts http www.zenshindojo.fi kuzushi.pdf Kumite Gata and the Essence of Wado ryu. Part III The P ... more details
italic title Taxobox name Sieboldius image Sieboldius albardae2.JPG image caption Sieboldius albardae regnum Animal ia phylum Arthropod a classis Insect a ordo Odonata familia Gomphidae genus Sieboldius genus authority Edmond de S lys Longchamps Selys , 1854 Sieboldius is a genus of dragonfly dragonflies in family Gomphidae . The genus occurs in Asia and is closely related to the Dragonhunter Hagenius brevistylus of North America. ref name DDW cite book last Paulson first Dennis R. title Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West year 2009 publisher Princeton University Press isbn 0691122814 ref The genus contains the following species ref cite web title World Odonata List url http www.pugetsound.edu academics academic resources slater museum biodiversity resources dragonflies world odonata list publisher University of Puget Sound accessdate 11 August 2010 author Martin Schorr, Martin Lindeboom, Dennis Paulson ref Sieboldius albardae small Selys, 1886 Sieboldius alexanderi small Chao, 1955 Small Dragonhunter ref IUCN2010.3 title Sieboldius alexanderi assessors Wilson, K. D. P. year 2007 id 167131 downloaded 09 November 2010 ref Sieboldius deflexus small Chao, 1955 ref IUCN2010.3 title Sieboldius deflexus assessors Wilson, K. D. P. year 2007 id 167059 downloaded 09 November 2010 ref Sieboldius gigas small Martin, 1904 Sieboldius herculeus small Needham, 1930 Sieboldius japponicus small Selys, 1854 Sieboldius maai small Chao, 1990 Sieboldius nigricolor small Fraser, 1924 References reflist Category Gomphidae dragonfly stub nl Sieboldius vi Sieboldius ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Album See Wikipedia WikiProject Albums Name Waniphok Type Album Artist Carabao band Carabao Cover Vol03.jpg Released 1983 Recorded 1982 Genre Thai rock br Phleng phuea chiwit Length n a Label n a Producer n a Reviews Last album Pae Khaai Khuat br 1981 This album Waniphok br 1983 Next album Th. Thahaan Ot Thon br 1983 Waniphok , or The Wandering Minstrel , was the third album by Thai rock band Carabao band Carabao . It was released in 1983. Track listing class wikitable align center valign top width 40 Track align left valign top Thai align left valign top Transcription align center valign top 01 align left valign top align left valign top Waniphok align center valign top 02 align left valign top 3 align left valign top Thyk Khwaaj Tui 3 align center valign top 03 align left valign top align left valign top Rooi align center valign top 04 align left valign top align left valign top Maai Phai align center valign top 05 align left valign top align left valign top Dook Caan align center valign top 06 align left valign top align left valign top Buat Naa Fai align center valign top 07 align left valign top Summer Hill align left valign top Summer Hill align center valign top 08 align left valign top align left valign top Hualamphong align center valign top 09 align left valign top align left valign top Cap Kang align center valign top 10 align left valign top align left valign top Loo Kwian Category 1981 albums Category Carabao albums Thailand stub 1980s rock album stub fr Carabao nl Carabao band ... more details
No footnotes date April 2011 Namuncha is a community is located in the Northern Kajiado District of Kenya s Rift Valley Province located an hour north of Nairobi . A seasonal source of water is the Ewuaso Kedong River . Constructed in the 1990s, there is a water pipeline that runs through the community. In January and February 2005, there were armed conflicts between Maasai people Maasai pastoralists and Kikuyu people Kikuyu farmers over access to water. Both Maasai and Kikuyu sustained casualties with a total of 18 reported killed. The Maasai people make up the majority of Namuncha s population followed by the Kikuyu and Turkana people Turkana peoples. The predominant languages are Maa languages Maa the Maasai language , Gikuyu language Kikuyu , and Swahili language Swahili . Agriculture and pastoralism are the main sources of subsistence . There is an open pit mine located near the river that employs a number of residents. Joseph Mutete ole Kishau is Namuncha s elected community chairman. There is a primary school with eight teachers that serves children from grades 1 8 for free. There is no secondary school. There is an adult education center where over 100 adults learn the basic reading, writing, and arithmetic for free. Christianity is a dominant religion in Namuncha, along with traditional beliefs. There are a number of denominations within the community including Africa Inland Mission AIC , Catholics and Methodists . The pastors of these churches form a non profit called the Osotua Welfare Society led by pastor Simon Saitoti ole Tumanka of Namuncha AIC. The nearest source of medicine is in Maai Mahiu or Ewuaso Kedong . cite web last Johnson first Hans title Maasai Culture, Music, and Current Events url http laleyio.com accessdate 2007 02 11 cite web last Turner first Walter title World Social Forum url http www.worldsocialforumlive.org ?p 58 accessdate 2007 02 12 cite web last IRIN first News title Water Clashes Jan url http www.newsfromafrica.org newsfromafr ... more details
About martial arts concept Orphan date February 2009 Distancing is the appropriate selection of distance between oneself and a combatant throughout an encounter. Distancing is significant in an altercation as it determines both attack and defence options for all parties involved ref name Distancing Combat Ranges http www.wingchun kungfu.org distancing n.htm Distancing Combat Ranges Bot generated title ref . Timing and tactics are also important elements of combat which are often used in conjunction with distancing by experienced martial artists ref name fightingmaster.com http www.fightingmaster.com articles distance distance.htm 8 ranges of combat, maai, irimi, closing the gap Bot generated title ref . Distancing is an important concept in all combative sports and arts. It applies to both un armed and armed combat. In a martial sense, armed combat takes the form of traditional weapons practice. Given the enormous variety of martial arts weapons in addition to the various ranges of un armed combat, it is possible to divide distancing up into many sub distances or ranges. Indeed, many martial arts have their own uniques expressions for various distances or ranges derived from those they specialise in. Distances may be divided up in a number of ways which include various combinations of major and sub ranges. Although many styles train practitioners at varying ranges, most styles specialise in one or two major sets of ranges ref name Distancing Combat Ranges . In a general, most arts describe each of the following ranges from longest to shortest ref name fightingmaster.com Non contact range Kicking range Punching range Clinch fighting range Ground fighting range In addition, a great may sub ranges may be included. One example is the division of the punching range into ref name Distancing Combat Ranges Finger striking range Punching range Palm striking range All other ranges may also be subdivided in a similar manner. Many martial arts focus on specific distances. Examp ... more details
Refimprove date March 2008 The word Nihongo shukuchi , sometimes written Nihongo shukuchih or Nihongo shukuchijutsu , is a Japanese language Japanese language term for various techniques of rapid movement. The characters in the word literally mean reduced earth . Historical use Shukuchi is the Japanese word for the power of teleportation attributed to some sennin and Xian Taoism xian . Those possessing this ability were believed to be capable of moving vast distances in a single step. The term is sometimes used to refer to a similar ability in Buddhism Buddhist belief. Appearances In martial arts In modern Japanese martial arts , shukuchi refers to a sudden movement into an enemy s maai space or blind spot to attack. This definition is relatively recent, and is, therefore, used somewhat differently by various schools. In popular culture Fictionalized versions of shukuchi are common in manga and anime . In this context, it is usually portrayed as short range teleportation or as the ability to move quickly enough to become Invisibility invisible . Son Goku Dragon Ball Son Goku , the main character of the Dragon Ball franchise Dragon Ball franchise , is seen performing this feat as a child ref Dragon Ball , vol. 11, chapter 127. ISBN 1 56931 919 7. ref and eventually masters the art of teleporting when an adult. ref Dragon Ball Z , vol. 12, chapter 142. ISBN 1 56931 985 5. ref In addition, Seta S jir from Rurouni Kenshin ref Cite book title Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 16 last Watsuki first Nobuhiro year 2005 publisher Viz Media chapter Chapter 133 isbn 1 59116 854 6 ref and various characters in Negima Magister Negi Magi employ such techniques. The Nerubian Weaver, a character from the popular video game mod of Warcraft III, Defense of the Ancients, has an ability called shukuchi, which allows it to become invisible and run with maximum movement enabling it to dodge physical damages. Also, in the manga and anime Prince of Tennis the shukuchi method is used by ... more details
11 camps in Maai Mahiu, Naivasha and Burnt Forest PCEA Church Nakuru. I was totally heart ... I m here in my warm bed while so many faces and names I now know are still in Maai Mahiu, Naivasha ... more details
Nihongo Kirikaeshi , literal meaning cutting repeatedly , is a kendo exercise, combining the practice of attacking and receiving strikes and is meant to develop physical strength, spirit, and vigor. ref J. Sasamori and G. Warner 1964 This is Kendo Charles E. Tuttle & Co Publishers, pp 107 109 ref It is also known as Nihongo uchikaeshi striking repeatedly . ref Kurosawa Akio 1992 Martial Arts and Sports in Japan . Japan Travel Bureau, p 123. ref Kirikaeshi is a drill done with a partner that involves a succession of strikes to the head men , in Japanese . Kirikaeshi was established as a basic exercise toward the end of the Meiji Era Meiji era 1868 1912 . Fact date February 2007 The exercise typically begins with a strike to the center of the head, followed by a series of alternating strikes to the left and right sides of the head yokomen . Though the exact method of kirikaeshi can vary among dojo , the most common scheme involves a single strike to the center of the head, followed by four angled strikes going forward starting on the receiver s left side , and five strokes going backward. Kirikaeshi practice is the staple of kendo training. It teaches a number of important principles including proper distance and timing, accuracy, rhythm, and smoothness. Kirikaeshi is normally done at the start and end of most kendo practice sessions. Overview When kirikaeshi is executed properly, the two players involved will benefit from the practice of precision attacking and the quick reaction perception in receiving such an attack. The one who receives the kirikaeshi leads the attacker thus controlling the pace and maai fighting distance of the training. The receiver may allow hits to the head but when receiving with the shinai, must also demonstrate tenouchi tightening the grip at the moment of impact . The attacker must make strong, precise and timed strikes while retaining relaxed shoulders and steady breathing. This will result in increased stamina. For ... more details
For the more generic use of the word j dan in Japanese martial arts , meaning upper level, see J dan . Image Kenjutsu at the Japanese Garden.jpg 300px thumb right Two kenjutsu practitioners face off, both in j dan no kamae, at the Devonian Botanical Garden at the University of Alberta , Devon , Alberta , Canada June 5, 2005 . Nihongo J dan no kamae , also known as j dan gamae , and frequently shortened simply to j dan , is a basic kenjutsu posture. J dan no kamae means upper level posture lit. high upper degree posture . Kendo J dan no kamae is one of the five stances in kendo j dan , ch dan no kamae ch dan , gedan no kamae gedan , hass no kamae hass and waki gamae waki . In j dan no kamae, the sword is raised above the head with the tip kissaki pointing back and the blade facing up, in readiness to strike. ref cite book last Sasamori first Junzo authorlink coauthors Gordon Warner title This is Kendo publisher Charles E. Tuttle year 1964 location Japan url doi id isbn 0 8048 0574 1 page 86 ref It is the most aggressive stance of the five. There are commonly two types of j dan no kamae, left hidari and right migi , referring to which foot is out in front. As a more rare case, only one hand is used to hold the sword. Even rarer, the positions of the hands on the hilt of the sword may be reversed. In normal practice or competitions, left hidari j dan gamae is the most common. Its advantage is the reach of the strike, the intimidating posture and the speed of the strike. Its disadvantage is the weak defense, since the throat, wrists and body are open. In order to protect the vulnerable area, a j dan user must have a very fiery spirit to scare off the opponent. It is also more difficult to judge the striking distance maai . Therefore, this stance is only used as the normal stance during practice or competition by experienced kend ka . Both j dan no kamae positions are used in Nihon Kendo Kata . Kenjutsu As one of the most basic postures, j dan no kamae ... more details
For the more generic use of the word ch dan in Japanese martial arts , meaning middle level, see Ch dan . Image FENCING AT AN AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.jpg 350px thumb right Kendo practice at an agricultural school c.1920. The man at right in the foreground is in ch dan no kamae, the man at left is in j dan no kamae . Nihongo Ch dan no kamae , occasionally ch dan gamae , or simply ch dan as it is shortened to in many Japanese martial arts schools that instruct in the use of the katana sword . Ch dan no kamae translates to middle level posture. In most traditional schools of swordsmanship, and in the practice of kendo , ch dan no kamae is the most basic posture. It provides a balance between attacking and defensive techniques. Kendo Ch dan no kamae is one of the five stances in kendo j dan no kamae j dan , ch dan , gedan no kamae gedan , hass no kamae hass and waki gamae waki . This is the most basic stance in kendo which balances attack and defence. If correctly assumed, the trunk do and right wrist migi kote are hidden from the opponent. The throat is visible, but the extended tip of the sword threatens a tsuki thrusting enemy with a likely counter thrust. The head men is the only clearly open target, but this too is easily defended. If the kamae is not broken, the user can step into striking distance of the opponent whilst maintaining good defence. A beginner learns this stance first in order to learn the correct striking distance, issoku itto no maai . Body position In ch dan no kamae, the left foot is slightly behind the right with the left heel slightly raised, both feet are parallel, the hips are straight forward, shoulders are relaxed, spine is perpendicular to the floor at all times. The center of gravity should be centered between both feet. The shinai is held with the hands in front of the waist, with the tip of the weapon pointed at the opponent s throat. Kenjutsu, generally Traditional styles of kenjutsu also use this as a basic stance, the o ... more details
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