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<title>Dan Kudo - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dan Kudo is a medical professional with a number of interests both within and outside of the field of health care.  His enthusiasm for sports includes  nearly forty years as a student and instructor of the Martial Art of Aikido, as well as flyfishing, and skiing.  His love of music encompasses both listening and performing.  He resides in Southern California with his family.]]></description>
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<title>Aikido Techniques and Women: Applying Aikido in Daily Life - Blending With More Than a Punch</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It might surprise you, but what you learn on the mat in martial arts can actually help you interact more effectively with family members. In this article, we will explorer how using an Aikido Technique to slip a punch, can actually help you lovingly resolve a family conflict.]]></description>
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<title>Using Shadow Aikido to Improve Aikido Techniques in Women</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Shadow Boxing is a well established technique which allows the boxer to practice techniques without a partner and outside the gym. In the same way, Shadow Aikido permits the practice of basic Aikido moves inside as well as outside the dojo. For women, the key to overcoming the apparent disadvantage of reduced upper body strength is to focus on the power of employing the whole body to generate power to execute key defensive techniques.]]></description>
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<title>Folding Lawn Chairs - Fashionable, Durable, and Portable</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Folding Lawn Chairs a versatile because they are lightweight and portable.  They can be made from several materials from lightweight aluminum to classy wood and, by definition, have the ability to easily moved and stored.  Whether one is sitting on their balcony, or sitting at a campsite, there is a folding lawn chair that can suit virtually every need.]]></description>
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<title>Messenger Bags For Women - Blending Function With Fashion For Both the Rich and Cost-Conscious</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The messenger bag gets it start on a bicycle with a messenger weaving its way through traffic carrying a bag filled with letters and packages.  From this humble beginnings, messenger bags for women have blended functionality with style and beauty for even the most fashion conscious shopper.   By varying colors, fabric and accessories messenger bags permit the carrying of everything from computers to magazines in style.]]></description>
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<title>Aikido Techniques and Women - The Benefits of Meditation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Aikido techniques can actually train a person to have a calm, relaxed mind which is in full control of the body. This is accomplished through meditation which is an Aikido training technique taught in several schools. If the mind is relaxed then the mind and body are unified. A calm mind sees things clearly and responds without negative emotional response. In this way, the Aikido techniques and help us deal with the stresses of everyday life.]]></description>
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<title>Build a Great Set of Six-Pack Abs - General Patton's Bodybuilding Quotes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It might seem odd that bodybuilding quotes for building six-pack abs can be attributed to General George Patton, but this famous WWII Commander led thousands of troops to victory and the quotes below can provide the motivation we need to push through the "tougher times" in training. The Patton motivational quotes below are provided with some tips on how they apply to fitness training.]]></description>
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<title>Energy Conservation Tips - Essentials of a Homemade Wind Generator Or Turbine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you have ever wondered about incorporating a homemade wind generator or turbine into your plans to implement energy conservation tips then you'll definitely find this article relevant. With the soaring cost of oil, finding a non-petroleum based alternative energy source of electrical power can help each of us do our part to both conserve energy as well as contribute to a lesser impact on Global Warming.]]></description>
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<title>Energy Conservation Tips - Essentials of a Homemade Solar Panel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Homemade solar panels provide a clean, renewable, ecologically friendly alternative source of electricity for your household needs. This article provides information on the key components of a homemade solar panel.]]></description>
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<title>Finding the Best Advice on Saving Money - Part One - Figuring Out Where the Money Goes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The best advice on saving money is at your fingertips. It involves taking a pencil and paper and tracking where your money is going. This is a painful and tedious process but it goes to the heart of initiating a plan for financial independence. Part one of this three-part series addresses figuring out where the money goes.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find the Best Budgeting Software</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In these uncertain times, finding the best budgeting software can be nearly as important as making the decision to budget. The keys to this decision are found in the answer to three important questions: Is it easy to use? Is it customizable?]]></description>
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<title>Aikido Techniques - Aikitaiso - The Basic Aikido Exercises</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Getting good at anything requires a commitment to practice. Aikitaiso exercises simulate the exements of Aikido techniques and many of focused on stretching to minimize the chance of injury.]]></description>
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<title>Aikido Techniques - The &quot;Most Effective&quot; Martial Art - Who is The Fastest Gunslinger?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Which martial art is the "best" has been the subject of passionate debate for as long as organized groups taught their various forms. How would one compare the arts? Even if you could find a way, would it matter to those that are on the "other side" of the comparison? Trying to find the answer is similar to matching any skill set with another, including gun fighting.]]></description>
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<title>Ki - The Fundamental Building Block of Aikido Techniques</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Like "The Force" in Star Wars, Ki (pronounced key) is an energy force that flows through all of us. Aikido practitioners learn to develop this untapped power, which goes well beyond our conscious physical strength. The article uses "the unbendable arm" to illustrate the power of Ki extension.]]></description>
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<title>Aikido Techniques - Physical Application - Spiritual Focus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Aikido is a martial art whose physical dimensions involves self-defense techniques such as joint locks and throws. The attraction to this art, however, lies in the deep spiritual components utilizing the principles of harmony and calmness to apply the Aikido principles in daily living. Thus, the concepts of blending and harmonization can be utilized in relationships (work and personal) as well as the neutralization of a physical attack.]]></description>
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<title>Steely Dan - Great Chops, Great Music</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Description of the Jazz-Rock stylings of the musical group, Steely Dan. Describes some favored cuts and what makes them special. Provides a brief overview of the group's development over time.]]></description>
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<title>Ukemi - A Common Thread Joining Aikido Techniques and BJJ</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:01:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The learning Ukemi (the art of Falling) in martial arts can be as important as learning to throw. It is the development of the kinesthetic sense that helps the martial arts student learn and internalize the elements of a well-executed throw.]]></description>
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<title>Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques and Aikido - In Differences We Find Similarities - Part Two - Balance</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:43:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article addresses the importance of balance in the Martial Arts of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Aikido. It focuses on the critical role of balance in these arts as well as other sports related to power and accuracy of techniques applied and the need for finding your center.]]></description>
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<title>Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques and Aikido - In Differences We Find Similarities</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:43:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The techniques practiced in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu may appear very different from those of Aikido. This article examines this premise in an effort to determine if similarities actually do exist.]]></description>
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