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While ongoing change became the status quo in late-Tokugawa era Japan the ideals of the samurai—and the respect they receive—endured. And, because samurai could still fall back on the prestige their class represented, members of society still

In the art of self-defense, a practitioner remains filled with a list of tasks that they need to accomplish. With that being said, martial arts require students to endure countless hours of perfecting their moves. Not only do martial art students have to master their offense moves, they also have to master their defense moves. However, it remains a difficult feat to accomplish. In particular, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu remains one of the world's most effective martial art techniques. For those unaware, Jui-Jitsu began in the early 1900s. To expound further, Geo Omori founded the first Jui-Jitsu school in Brazil. With that being said, the art of Jui-Jitsu has several methods of fighting. However, some of the most premiere methods of fighting include the double leg takedown, throws, and the single leg takedown.

Belts for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is what shows where a practitioner is on their ranking system. The ranking system is a means of showing one’s practical skill and technical knowledge within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Belts of color are worn by the practitioner as an award to use as a part of the uniform. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shares very similar ranking system’s structure origins with the Judo ranking system and colored belts of martial arts. Now the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ranking system has grown to incorporate unique themes and aspects.

Bluegrass Budokai is a martial arts school that is located in Winchester, Kentucky. Their founder Craig Caudill Sensei began his martial arts training in 1991. In 2001, Craig Caudill Sensei started Aikido training under Meido Moore Sensei of the Chicago-based Shinjinkai. Currently, Bluegrass Budokai is an associate dojo of Shinjinkai. This martial arts school specializes in teaching traditional Japanese Budo. Budo, when translated means "martial arts or ways”. Bluegrass Budokai teaches both adults and youth alike. They provide instruction in the arts of Aikido and Judo.

The primary beneficiaries of the emerging money economy were the merchants. Daimyo and samurai traded their rice for money with the merchants who soon became very rich. Merchants, cashing in on daimyo debt attained positions of authority within the daimyo households. Many were living lavish lifestyles only dreamt of by samurai. This caused resentment in Japanese society because, although they were socially inferior, merchants enjoyed an elevated status economically (Kunihiko 1997). Perhaps the social class that suffered the most indignities was the samurai who, lacking the means to earn a living on their regular income, indulged in the lifestyle of Edo. Many had to resort to engaging in handicraft for income vice training at the martial arts thus leading to inherent corruption (Nobumitsu 1997).

Born in 1086, Shinjitsu belonged to a branch of the Minamoto clan, the Seiwa Genji, who were renowned for their military services and accomplishments. After Shinjitsu’s ancestor Minamoto no Mitsunaka helped the Fujiwara clan strengthen their position in the imperial court, members from their branch of the Minamoto family were called “the teeth and claws of the Fujiwara.”3 Shinjitsu’s grandfather and father (Yoriyasu) followed in this tradition, and Shinjitsu seems to have picked up traits from both of them, two of which are made obvious through the historical records concerning him.

One day at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym, a newer white belt was feeling overwhelmed with the many techniques involved with the martial art and was wondering if there is an infinite amount of techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He thought about the fact that it takes, on average, roughly ten years for a person to achieve a black belt and knowing this, he started to believe that there is not an infinite amount of techniques and the list of moves is just finite. He still wasn’t sure so he decided to ask his black belt instructor.

Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu once said that “a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step”. My first step in karate was my parents looking to sign my sister and I into an after school activity, to increase our confidence and

His educational background consists of U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York which he graduated in 1915. As a child he was involved in an accident that caused his brother to lose an eye, he later said that that gave him the

Saigo Takamori was born in Kagoshima, Satsuma's capital on January 23, 1828. He was the eldest child of 7 children with 3 brothers and 3 sisters in an extremely poor and bankrupt Satsuma samurai family. At the age of six, Saigo started at the local goju (samurai elementary school). He then earned his first wakizashi (short sword). Saigo began working in the local bureaucracy as an agricultural adviser 3 years after he graduated from school. Takamori Saigos family arranged a marriage for him in 1852 with a 23 year old Ijuin Suga but not long after they got married they divorced. Soon after the wedding both of Saigo's parents sadly died as close as two months together. Being the oldest in the family, saigo was incharge of a family of twelve

Another leader, Jigor Kana, created the art of judo and taught groups of women to maximize their strength and increase their awareness so that they may bring up sons who have warrior like qualities. Katsuko Osaki was the first female in 1931 to earn a black belt in judo. Since the conception of Asgarda, more than a thousand women have come to Katerina in hopes of discovering the life saving techniques. This is the only program of its kind that is made specifically for women. They are taught self defense, self-worth, fitness, and health. The ideal is that all aspects of a woman should be reviewed and not just one

Jad completed her training at the Vidal Sassoon Academy. It was an amazing experience for her, and she had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented instructors in the world. She also worked as a stylist in New York and Los Angeles. She has worked in many high-end salons. She decided to return to Sydney in 2008 and start her own salon. Jad is known for creating a relaxing

Masterson's Martial Arts is a martial arts school that is located in Georgetown, Kentucky. This martial arts school was established in 2001. Masterson's Martial Arts specializes in karate and self-defense classes. Their featured programs include ATA Tigers for ages 4-8 years, karate for kids for ages 9-13 years, adult martial arts for ages 14+, and Krav Maga for ages 18+. Masterson's Martial Arts handles birthday parties and summer camps as well. They provide a free trial class.

It is not uncommon for a film to become so popular in one country that it gets remade in another. After the remake of the 1998 film Ringu was made into the now well known film The Ring, it sparked a new movement in remaking Japanese horror films and molding them in a more American style. Not to long after this movement started, the movie The Grudge was made in 2004, which was another remake of the movie Ju-On: The Grudge made in 2003. Although both these movies have undoubtedly similar storylines, they both differ in how they appeal to each culture.

Several years ago, when I was five years-old, I watched the movie The Karate Kid (1984) starring Ralph Macchio as the bullied teen who comes out of his shell, having mastered a form of martial arts. At that tender age, I was impressed by the fact that such a mousy adolescent came out of his shell in such an impacting way. Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita) was especially impressive with his quiet demeanor and extraordinary martial arts skills. The movie was a bit old-fashioned, but I loved it! Although I was never bullied, I knew that I wanted to be just like Daniel Larusso, the character that Ralph Macchio played: strong and disciplined. So when the chance came along to join a martial arts class came along, I grabbed it. I started taking classes