Saturday, December 31, 2011

Japanese Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo - Get the Skinny on This Traditional Sport

!: Japanese Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo - Get the Skinny on This Traditional Sport

Going to a Japanese sumo wrestling basho is definitely a one of a kind event. What's a basho? Basho is the special name given to each series of wrestling. If we're talking about football or soccer, we think of each season lasting for around 9 - 10 months with games every week. The world of sumo is different and you need to get your timing right if you want to catch one of these events during your stay.

When Does It Happen?

There are 6 Japanese sumo wrestling bashos per year in Japan, but only 3 of these take place in Tokyo. Each basho lasts for 2 weeks with fights taking place everyday during that 2 weeks. You can see what I mean about getting your timing right! The other locations, each hosting 1 basho per year, are Aichi in the north, Osaka in the middle of the country, and Fukuoka to the south.

Why Bother With Japanese Sumo Wrestling?

I promise you'll never forget the first time you go to see the basho in Tokyo. The whole day is a spectacle from the minute you get there to the minute you leave. Imagine getting to the station - most travel in Tokyo is made by train but that's another article - and seeing some extremely large guys, all kitted out in traditional kimono style clothing, strolling down the street apparently without a care in the world. The phrase 'bull in a china shop' springs to mind as you carefully navigate your way around them! Just kidding.... sort of.

From the flags flying outside the stadium, to the spectators outside tenaciously hanging onto their coveted spots to cheer their hero when he arrives, to the atmosphere inside the arena, this is definitely not your standard sporting event.

What Will You See At A Sumo Event?

Japanese sumo wrestling has some extremely unique and historical traditions that are all part of a sumo day out. Here's a list of some of the key elements:
Salt - You'll certainly see plenty of this being thrown around inside the ring. Why? This is to cleanse the ring and rid the area of any bad spirits that might upset the impending battle. The Stomp - A great exercise to strengthen your lower back and balance, a critical requirement in Japanese sumo wrestling. Watch the Yokozuna ceremony to see the perfect stomp in action! Ceremonial Aprons - It looks rather strange to see these big guys wearing aprons as they enter the ring, but before the final bouts at the end of the day this is exactly what happens.
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When you're planning your trip to the basho, if you can, book your tickets in advance. This way you can be sure of the type of seat you will be given. The most expensive seats are near the ring itself but I would strongly recommend not buying these. The reason is simple. The area in front of the ring does not have any fixed seats for you to sit on! Instead, you are given an area of flooring and need to kneel, sit crossed legged, or adopt the formal 'seiza' Japanese style. Not the most comfortable position if you're not used to it.

Finally, to really get into the spirit of things, make sure you join in the shouts of 'Washoi!' for your chosen sumo wrestler as they enter the ring. When in Rome and all that.


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Friday, December 16, 2011

WrestleMania 28: The Rock Vs John Cena - How Will It Work?

!: WrestleMania 28: The Rock Vs John Cena - How Will It Work?

For weeks, the primary storyline leading up to WrestleMania XXVII focused on a man who had essentially cut all ties to his roots and left the wrestling industry - the Rock. Many said he would never wrestle again; the majority of us hoped that we'd be proven wrong and he would. However, when he made his long-awaited return, it was to the tune of being a guest host rather than an in-ring participant. The idea was "better than nothing", but not what we were hoping for.

The build consisted heavily of promos between the Rock and John Cena, whom is regarded as virtually "the next Rock" or at the least, the man who took the reigns the Rock used to hold once Dwayne Johnson left to become an actor. The concept was there before it even began as John Cena had publicly spoken out in criticism of Johnson's departure from World Wrestling Entertainment. Making sure to hold off on the action and let it boil for the audience, the two continued to bash each other through mic-segments, some "live via satellite". This grew frustrating as the people wanted action, and when they finally got it, it came through as a quick altercation on the "go-home" episode of Raw and some outside interference that cost John Cena the win at WrestleMania to end the show. That was it...or so we thought.

The next night rolls around and suddenly we have an agreed upon main event already scheduled for next year's WrestleMania XXVIII - The Rock vs. John Cena. My first thought was "how is this going to work?"

The logistical nightmare of booking something as important as the main event of the biggest pay-per-view of the year so far in advance is mind-boggling. If you weigh the pros, you can see that both the Rock and John Cena are two of the biggest entities in WWE history. They draw money, they considerably helped with this year's spectacle, and they haven't had a match yet. In fact, they're one of the few "big money matches" that have never happened. The Rock coming back and having a match with ANYBODY would be something to pay attention to, but specifically joining up with John Cena is about the biggest potential you could have - similar to how they had previously booked The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan. Giving them a full year to promote this could be extremely advantageous in an entertainment field that relies on marketing. But then there are the cons...

This is an entire year. WWE doesn't exactly have the track record of sticking to long-term plans. They're far better at doing it than TNA, but you still quite often see pushes for wrestlers that burn bright and die fast or feuds that go nowhere. The biggest long-term angle recently was the Nexus which quickly saw the release of one member, the booting of another, two others fall to injuries, and a degeneration into repetitive beat downs that had no plot. We were even told that there was a greater scheme in the works and that we would be told of this eventually. At the time of this article's writing, the Nexus has already broken up its second version and 4 of the original members are now The Corre on Smackdown and doing nothing but the same gang-up attacks that the original Nexus did.

No inclination to the "bigger picture" was ever revealed and there wasn't even a particularly orchestrated climax to any of the feuds. We've got an anonymous Raw general manager that has remained anonymous for so long because they never had an idea in the first place and just happened to have struck gold and are riding it until they can no longer do so. What makes it plausible that this Cena/Rock main event can sustain a year's worth of time? Not only is the ADHD factor in place but there are also other problems. How do you book the build up when we've seen them cut so many promos for this year that it already became repetitive?

If you ignore it until say, Royal Rumble time, how do you transition from total focus to zero focus back to total focus again without it being too jarring? What happens if the somewhat injury prone John Cena falls victim to another necessary surgery? Backup plans must be put in place immediately to cover several different aspects of the show. If the Rock has to bail out, who does Cena face? If Cena can't make it, how do you salvage the Rock? What if both Rock and Cena can't, then what? This brings me to the topic of the Undertaker's undefeated streak, which has become one of the biggest attractions to the pay-per-view's lineage. The only way I can see them having a successful backup plan is to put forth that if the Rock somehow is absent, John Cena faces the Undertaker. If John Cena is out, the Rock more than likely faces the Miz or the Undertaker. If both Cena and Rock can fulfill their obligations, Undertaker has many more options (personally I would hope for Wade Barrett and not a third match against HHH). Having a backup plan is essential for something that has many potential weak structural points, especially since this isn't a smaller event like Over the Limit that can be slightly overlooked.

When it's all said and done, will the Rock versus John Cena meet expectations and hopes, going down as one of the biggest, most profitable, and most enjoyable main events of WrestleMania history, or will we be looking at a whole new set of cards in 12 months?


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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Equipment For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

!: Equipment For Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Everyone who decides to get into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu must follow the rules and have the proper equipment. This is for the safety of the fighter and of those he or she will be competing against during practice and competition.

But what do you need for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? For starters, you will need to get yourself a Gi which is the official uniform that is worn by everyone.

The correct uniform has sleeves that are not more than a fist distance up the arm from the waist so that your opponent will be able to grab you which is one way for the opponent to score a point.

Since it is prone to wear and tear, you have to buy a new one every so often. This should also be kept clean at all times and among the different colors around, try getting blue or something darker which for obvious reasons is better than white.

The only way to improve in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is to spar against your opponent. So you don't inflict any major damage, you should wear gloves and feet protectors.

You can find these online and in your neighborhood sporting goods store. These are available in both open and closed palm designs. This has to be checked by the instructor and if used in competition by the official to make sure it follows the standard of at least half inch of medium to soft foam.

A general rule for any equipment worn for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu especially the gloves is that it must never contain anything metal or plastic. You might think these are harmless but when it hits someone, it could cause a cut, scratch or something more serious.

No one wants a broke jaw so get yourself a mouth guard. Accidents do happen in the ring and one other part to protect especially for the men is the groin so wear a cap.

For the women, don't forget to put on a sports bra so if the Gi, gets loose, you don't show your breasts to everyone there.

Although this is optional except for fighters under 16 years of age, you can wear a helmet to protect your ears, eyes and forehead in the event of a frontal strike.

If you are not sparring, go and hit the heavy and throw some punches. This should weight at least a hundred pounds and measure 6 feet in height.

Aside from what you should wear during practice, a few other things you can buy to help improve your skill are a notebook and some videos. By taking down some notes and watching how other people do it, you can try and execute them during your next sparring.

All your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu equipment must be kept clean and in good condition at all times. It may cost a hundred dollars but this should last a good year or two before you have to replace it with another one.

Becoming a good Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter will take a lot of hard work and having the right equipment around is not enough to do that. You have to devote your time and effort to developing your skill because your opponent will be doing the same thing. Who wants it more will determine who wins or losing during competition.


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Sunday, November 13, 2011

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Professional Wrestling Basic Terms

!: Professional Wrestling Basic Terms

If you're new to the world of professional wrestling, here is a very basic guide to terms you'll want to be familiar with about wrestling, the matches, and more. These are for newcomers but may also be helpful for current fans, who may have heard a term but not known what it referred to:

A "face" refers to a good guy in wrestling, usually a fan favorite. Examples from the past would be Hulk Hogan, The Rock and John Cena. A wrestler is said to "turn face" when they go from bad to good.

A "heel" refers to a wrestler who is considered a bad guy or not liked by the crowd/fans. A character is said to "turn heel" when they make a turn from good (face) to bad (heel).

"Finishing move" or "Finisher" refers to a wrestler's unique move he/she uses to "finish off" an opponent for the victory. Examples of this were Hulk Hogan's "Leg drop", Bret the Hitman Hart's "Sharpshooter" and Stone Cold Steve Austin's "Stone Cold Stunner".

"Foreign object" refers to any object not included in the match (steel chair, brass knuckles, chain). Usually a wrestler will try to cheat and use an object to knockout his/her opponent without the referee seeing in order to gain a victory.

"Roster" refers to the list of active wrestlers on a pro wrestling show.

"Card" refers to the matches scheduled for an event.

In pro wrestling, the ring is also referred to as "the squared circle". The normal ring has 4 sides, with 3 ropes on each side of the ring. The bottom part of a wrestling ring is the mat, and the side parts of the ring are referred to as the apron(s).

"Turnbuckle" is the metal coupling device which fastens the ring's ropes together at the ring corners and keeps the proper tension for the ropes around the ring. There are four turnbuckles in most pro wrestling rings, and 3 ropes on each of the sides of the ring.

"Dark match" is a match you see at a live television event that is not part of the taping for the televised show.

In a normal pro wrestling match, the ways to win are:

"Pinfall" - A wrestler pins his opponent for a 3 count by the referee. There have also been unusual matches where the outcome was both wrestlers pinned each others' shoulders to the mat at the same time, meaning both wrestlers win.

"Submission" - A wrestler puts his opponent in a special hold which causes the opponent to tap out (hit his hand on the mat to stop the match), or the referee determines the opponent is unable to continue wrestling.

"Countout" - The referee counts 1 or both wrestlers involved in a match out of the ring for a count of 10. A double countout results in no winner and is basically a draw.

"Disqualification" - The referee determines foul play in the match in one wrestler's advantage. Examples are another wrestler interferes in the match, or 1 of the wrestlers in the match uses a foreign object to strike his opponent.

"Referee's Decision" - the referee can also choose to stop a match if one of the wrestlers can not continue to wrestle. Example would be a wrestler becomes knocked out and/or ref determines he needs medical assistance.

"Failure to answer a ref's 10 count" - Also, the referee can count either or both wrestler down on the mat for a count of 10 and award the match to 1 or as a draw accordingly.

Here are several examples of common matches you may see in pro wrestling:

"Handicap match" - refers to a match where there is more opponents on 1 side. An example is 1 wrestler vs 2 opponents or 2 wrestlers vs 3 opponents. The lesser side is considered "handicapped" in the match.

"Cage match" - this refers to a match done in the ring with a high wall steel cage surrounding the ring. A wrestler can win this match by either climbing out up the cage wall and then dropping out to the outside (both feet must hit floor). A wrestler can also win by pinfall or submission inside the cage, or by exiting the cage door near one side of the ring.

"Battle Royal" - this match usually involves anywhere from 5 to 30 or so wrestlers who all start in the ring together. In this match it is usually every man for himself. Wrestlers eliminate their opponents by throwing them over the top rope of the ring. The last wrestler in the ring is declared the winner.

"Lumberjack match" - This match has wrestlers in the ring and then a bunch more wrestlers surrounding the ring. The people surrounding the ring are there to toss back in wrestlers who go out of the ring, or in some cases attack them.

"Street Fight" - this match allows wrestlers to use weapons and objects around the ring, arena, backstage or wherever the fight spills out to. A pin can be made anywhere.

"Falls Count Anywhere" - this match allows a wrestler to pin his opponent anywhere the match goes to (the ring, outside of it, outside the arena, backstage, in the crowd..etc)

"Last Man Standing Match" - in this situation, the wrestlers compete until one man is standing and his opponent is down for a 10 count by the referee.

Now you have some basic professional wrestling terms, and if you're new to pro wrestling these are a good starting guide to get you familiar as you enjoy the matches and shows!


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Wrestling Wrap-Up

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Wrestling - Entertainment Or Violence?

The recent attacks on the professional wrestling's most feared personality, 'The Undertaker' has just added to the fears expressed by the fans of this sport as to its safety. The Undertaker was feared dead after he was attacked by unknown persons; and as I write this article, it is still not very clear the extent of his injuries and when he is likely to recover from them.

But who attacked the Undertaker and why?
It is no longer a secret that there are some wrestlers out there who want to win a fight or become champions by hook or by crook. These persons would go to any length to get opponents out of their way to enable them achieve their ambitions. They are weaklings: The strong do not achieve their dreams through dishonest means.

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The beauty of the game of wrestling is not in violence, but in the use of skills and smartness to win a fight convincingly to the admiration of the spectators. The use of skills, agility and physical strength made this sport very attractive when such personalities like mighty Igor, Power Uti, Buddy Ross, The Ultimate Warrior, Hulk Hogan, Sergeant Slaughter, Big Bossman, Mil Mascaras, etc. where in the scene.

Wrestling - Entertainment Or Violence?

The free use of weaponry nowadays makes one to wonder if what we now see is entertainment and friendship, or hatred and anger. Those who have one form of anger or grudge now have a way of expressing it through the use of potentially harmful instruments. This has led to many of our wrestlers suffering several injuries, bodily harm or mutilation in the hands of their challengers. People like Shaun Michael, Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Mark Henry, Baptista, Bobby, John Cena, etc have been sent to the hospital at one time or the other, as a result of the unrestricted use of dangerous weapons in the rings.

If this trend is not checked, very soon our best hands in this game would all be injured and knocked out of the industry by the cowards, who are desperate to get to the pinnacle of success without hard work and self-improvement. These violent ones should realize that there is respect in self-control, and in getting whatever you want through an honorable way, rather than resorting to cheating, maiming and destroying their opponents. They should also remember that their opponents are family men on whom a lot of people depend for their survival.

Wrestling is a beautiful game; adding decency and rules to it, would make it even more enjoyable to the millions of fans world wide. Violence should be completely condemned if the popularity the sport enjoys is to be sustained.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Fight In The Streets - A Game Review

For a fun and action packed game, this game has all the original 25 characters from the original Games, all of which are unlocked at the beginning of the game. Ten new characters include T. Hawk and Dee Jay. Adon, Cody, and Guy from Final Fight, and also Dudley, Ibuki, Makoto return from previous Games and can be enjoyed again on this new version. Another new character is Juri, a young South Korean female Taekwondo fighter, who has energy boosting devices implanted inside her eye called the Feng Shui Engine. This gives her time traveling abilities. Another new character named Hakan is a Turkish oil wrestler and has a mission to prove that his craft is the greatest ever to have been experienced on earth.

All returning characters from the original game have an additional new third fighting costume, and new characters have two fighting suits. If you want more costumes, you can download them through a costume pack bundle which allowed for Super Shoryuken Packs for Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken and Dan, and then a Super Femme Fatale Pack for Chun-Li, Cammy, Sakura, C. Viper, and Rose.

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The game allows for various and additional online modes, where you can enjoy Team Battle with up to eight players. Also, the Replay Channel allows you and other players to save all your most exciting and thrilling replays and then share them all over the world to be viewed over and over again. There is another feature called Endless Battle, where the winner plays against a group of eight players that rotate endlessly. If you love adventure, this game will please you with the return of its car and barrels bonus stages that were previously seen in Final Fight and Street Fighter II, as well as rival battles where dialogue sequences are played when a certain pair of characters face one another.

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Fans have been very thrilled with this game, as people can pick up controllers and immediately start throwing fireballs and doing all sorts of violent and active things to other players behind very thrilling and almost magical backgrounds. You can fight in tropical jungles, before bright 50s' diners, in dangerous construction zones, before burning and exploding volcanoes, and in front of a field of zebras, or in ancient China shops or in professional wrestling rings. You can play this game for levels and levels and still find yourself learning new fighting tricks and abilities as you proceed. As you fight other players, you will be given foul points and bonus points that will allow you to track your behaviors with other players as you experience the high powered and thrilling high speed adventure of this game.

Choose from any of the players and perform a variety of interesting fight moves on them. Aside from the fire ball effects, you can punch, kick, pick up and heave, kick, smash with solar blue light, swing around in circles before throwing it away far from them. With really wild sound effects, bright, brilliant colors, adrenaline pounding music and an unquenched sense of danger and recklessness, this is the perfect game for you.

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