Martial Art as self defense and other benifits.

Learning self defense at the World Martial Arts Center, Gainesville Florida

Self defense it’s a Act of defending one self, love one or relatives from direct attack of force. 

There are many kind of tools that we can use to protect our self, the best tool is Martial Art or Karate is a kind of fighting art by hand and feet, are codified systems and traditions of Combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development and any one can study it.

But in law, self defense has a rule to be able to exempt from criminal liability that’s under Philippines Revised Penal Code Art 11 sec 1,

In martial art you can defend yourself without using any deadly weapons; this is a clear self defense if someone attacks you with weapon.

There are many kind of martial art style that suit to your style, there’s a Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Filipino style, some people study martial art, for sport, for fitness especially for protection. it was also become a subject in school like Physical Fitness Subject, to give good physical body and self discipline to the student, like in my college year we took Japanese karate style under Vilcat Karate Association. 

Now a day, most school took Korean style, this is the safeties karate when it comes in tournament because they put cover in their body not like ours, in our tournament, no body armor.

What is the benefit of martial art?

• Martial art create better people and reducing violence in themselves and in society,

• Meet new friends and people.

• Training your mind and strengthening your body. just not like body builder their strength come from the outside, in martial art it come from the inside, a inner strength.

• Create discipline; you can build yourself discipline from vice and bad companion.

• Improving individual self-confidence and group morale than other forms of fitness.

• For everyday energetic look like no tiredness in all activities.

• Build strong determination in life. And good attitude toward others

• It reduced tension, anxiety, depression, and anger while practicing. And lead to positive psychosocial changes in the participants.

• It can help in recovering from psycho-sexual abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse.

• For children martial arts may help reduce behavioral problems.

• The martial arts can help develop both better bodies and better minds and may lead to a better, more peaceful society.

 

There are many more benefit that will come out while you study martial art, specially this is the best self defense against lawless element, just put it in your heart, not in pride.

 

What can you do if a person didn't follow you?

What if you ask someone to get your cell phone but he didn’t follow you, despite of the fact that the cell phone you asked was just in front of him and you are at his back, little far from your cell phone, that’s why you ask him to get it and gave to you, but he didn’t do it instead he leave, he always do this especially if there is other people with you, he thought, you cannot react because of this other people, of course you can’t argue with him in the middle of other people. There is a little bit hurt if someone didn’t follow you.

 

 

What can we do to let it not happened again.

 

*First don’t ask anymore if you don’t want to get hurt for ignoring you.

*Second if you can do it, get it by yourself. If there is a will there is a way.

*Stand alone; don’t defend to other, other person look like hit their ego when you ask him to do something.

 

Sometime people eat by their pride that’s why they didn’t do what's you asking to them.

Hand Numbness? It can be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a form of repetitive stress injury caused by compression of the median nerve traveling through the carpal tunnel. It‘s also a feeling of numbness and pain in the thumb, and middle fingers,

Sometimes I feel hand numbness, (Inability or reduced ability to experience emotion) I suspected a three reasons; first, because of tightness of my watch in the wrist, the blood didn’t flow freely. Second, because of what I eaten, third, because of overwork of my hand, until I heard about carpal tunnel syndrome, the symptoms was the same of what I feel, numbness and pain in my thumb, and middle fingers,

What is Carpal Tunnel?

The carpal tunnel is a narrow, tunnel-like structure in the wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are formed by wrist (carpal) bones. The top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue called the transverse carpal ligament.

 

The median nerve travels from the forearm into the hand through this tunnel in the wrist. The median nerve controls feeling in the palm side of the thumb, index finger, and long fingers. The nerve also controls the muscles around the base of the thumb. The tendons that bend the fingers and thumb also travel through the carpal tunnel. These tendons are called flexor tendons.

The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and flexor tendons that bend the fingers and thumb. So, when there is a problem with carpal tunnel it causes pain, tingling, in our finger and thumb and other problems in our hand because of pressure on the median nerve in our wrist. now, it‘s called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

How Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs?

It‘s occurs when the tissues surrounding the flexor tendons in the wrist, that called synovium, this tissues lubricates the tendons and makes it easier to move the fingers, when this  synovium has swell and put pressure on the median nerve. Like overworking your hands, a repetitive motion tasks all day long. The swelling of the synovium, narrows the confined space of the carpal tunnel, and over time, crowds the nerve, this is the start of the problem.

What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?

*Pain in the thumb, and middle fingers. 

*Feeling of numbness, or while holding something, like, phone, or holding a cup of coffee.

*A sense of weakness in your hands and a tendency to drop objects.

*Stress and Strain of constantly doing the same thing with your hands.

*Awaking you with the aggravating feeling of “pins & needles” in your hand.

*An electric shock-like feeling mostly in the thumb, index, and long fingers

*Strange sensations and pain traveling up the arm toward the shoulder

*An aching in your wrist that can extend to your hand or forearm.

*A feeling of clumsiness or weakness can make delicate motions, like buttoning your shirt.

This symptom initially come and go but it will become constant, if it is work related or any activities, it may not progress if the work or activity is stopped but if this symptom stay you need a medical attention.

However, we can prevent this carpal tunnel syndrome by doing these simple tips.

*if you are doing some activities that involved your hand do not pressure it, rest and relax your hand. 

*Before you work try these exercises. Extend and stretch both wrists and fingers acutely as if they are in a hand-stand position. Hold for a count of 5.

*Make a tight fist with both hands. Then bend both wrists down while keeping the fist. Hold for a count of 5.

The exercise should be repeated 10 times. Then let your arms hang loosely at the side and shake them for a few seconds.

*Modifying your activities. Example, if you are using computer, keyboards and chair, height may need to be adjusted for comfortable feeling.

 

Sometimes we thought it normal but it not, untreated condition can cause your nerve and muscle damaged.

 

There is two ways to treat this syndrome. What are they? Non Surgical and Surgical.

 

The treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and any underlying disease that might be causing the symptoms.

*Initial treatment is rest, immobilization of the wrist in a splint, and occasionally ice application.

*Taking Vitamin B6 has been reported to relieve some symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

*Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can also be helpful in decreasing inflammation and reducing pain.

*Corticosteroids can be given by mouth or injected directly into the involved wrist joint it brings rapid relief of the persistent symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

*In Surgery treatment, involves severing the band of tissue around the wrist to reduce pressure on the median nerve. Called carpal tunnel release

There are also a several common conditions that can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, like, obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, diabetes, and trauma. And repetitive work, such as uninterrupted typing.

If you feel or sense a symptom you must see your Doctor.

Sources/References: click this site for more info, search Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/

http://www.mayoclinic.com/

http://www.medicinenet.com/

http://www.m.webmd.com/

http://www.eatonhand.com/ 

http://www.therapygloves.com/

What do you know about Storm Surge?

Maybe the others are familiar with this, but me, it’s new in my ear, what I‘m talking about is the “Storm Surge”, that occur in Western Visayas of the Philippine, together with the Super Typhoon Yolanda.


Sometimes, no matter how much we carefully prepare, we fail because the disaster is just too big, like in the past Typhoon Yolanda, the Weather Official and the peoples had been monitoring the Typhoon, and advised, prepared the people of what to do for safety but they didn't prepare and had not anticipated the 6-meter (20-feet) storm surges that hard-hit the place of Tacloban.


Typhoon Yolanda considered by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as a super typhoon ever hit the Philippines. landed on Nov. 11, 2013 at the area of Visayas with the wind blasting at 235 kilometers per hour (147 mph) that occasionally blew with speeds of up to 275 kph (170 mph), and created storm surge which swept through Tacloban area, and other part of Visayas, a life and properties was devastated, lost and ruined, seems to be nothing left. A Thousand were dead and injured. Some are still unidentified and missing, dead and debris mixed together in the streets, so, awful, everything has lost, only the life of survivor‘s left. I was not there but my heart also devastated and my tears broken when I saw it in the news, because of this tragedy several areas in Visayas regions have been declared under state of calamity.



For all we know, what is a Storm Surge?

www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/surge/surge_big.jpg

A Storm Surge, is an offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure weather system, typically tropical cyclone and strong extra tropical cyclone. Storm surges are caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean's surface. The wind causes the water to pile up higher than the ordinary sea level. Low pressure at the center of a weather system also has a small secondary effect, as can the bathymetry of the body of water.


This is the most dangerous phenomenon associated with hurricane or typhoon; it can be devastating to low-lying coastal place like what happened in Tacloban and other part of Visayas that resulted to a big flood. Look like the Typhoon gyrate around Visayan Island and compress the cities with storm surge.



There are many factors that cause and affect a storm surge event:A storm surge is primarily caused by the relationship between the winds and the ocean’s surface.

Storm Winds: Can blow water directly towards the coast, if the winds are blowing perpendicular to the coastline then a greater surge event will occur because water will not be deflected away from land. As the wind-transported water enters shallow areas it slows due to greater friction with the sea floor and "piles" upon itself, resulting in a rise in the observed sea level.

Wave Run-up: Waves transfer water up and onto the shore; the effects of wave run-up can be exacerbated by strong winds and the increase in sea level which allows them to reach much farther inland than they could under normal conditions. Wind-driven waves can destroy structures and infrastructure in a short period of time, leaving an area almost unrecognizable to its former inhabitants.

Low Barometric Pressure within the Storm: Observed sea level within the storm can be raised by ~1cm/millibar inversion of barometric pressure, further adding to the increase in sea level. Think of this effect as being similar to what happens when drinking a beverage with a straw; sucking on the straw creates an inversion of pressure within it drawing fluid up into the area of low pressure from the area relatively high pressure area surrounding it.

Atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air in the Earth’s atmosphere. The pressure is higher at the edges of a cyclone than it is at the center. This pushes down the water in the outer parts of the storm, causing the water to bulge at the eye and eye wall—where the winds have helped add to the rise in sea level.

Astronomical Tides: Can greatly increase the size of a surge event. If the surge coincides with a spring tide then meters may be added to the surge, greatly increasing the potential for harm and the area affected.

The strength of a storm surge as the dome of water comes ashore. The water level can reach as high as 10 meters (33 feet) if the storm surge happens at the same time as high tide. The slope of the land just off the coast also plays a part: Water will more easily flood a shallow coast than a steep one.


What should we do before the typhoon or storm surge comes.

Think that you are under threat.

If you live or work in the coastal tropics or subtropics, find out from your local Emergency Services or local council whether you are in a surge-prone area. If you are, decide where you will go in the event of a storm surge. You might have a friend living on higher ground with whom you could go and stay. Wherever you’re nearest safe high ground shelter might be, work out the safest way to get there.

Be ready to evacuate.

Now is the time to plan for what you will do in the event of evacuation. Will you have essential medicines? What about vital documents? What will you do with your pets? Talk with your local council or Emergency Services about what you plan to do.

And time to evacuate.

Be prepared to evacuate as soon as you are advised to do so. This makes it easier for Emergency Services to manage the difficult task of moving a lot of people all at once, especially if the weather is getting worse. If you choose to leave of your own accord, tell your neighbors.

There is still good thing despite of this tragedy, that is, when the world unite to help the victim, it showed that in time like this we can be as one, one people in one earth. The neighboring countries of the Philippine send a huge help, everything that the victim may need. As far as I know this is the biggest event of donation-giving in the disaster victim ever happen in my time in the Philippines. 

The Filipino people forgot their differences and joined hand together with one objective to help the victim of this disaster. God bless us.

Sources/References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_surgehttp://www.uwec.edu/jolhm/eh3/group7/WhatisStormSurge.htmhttp://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/stormsurge.shtmlhttp://education. nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/storm-surge/?ar_a=1

In the middle of Disaster.....

Church of Christ Photo from Rommel L. Rutor File

^{After the devastating Typhoon Yolanda, the Church of Christ stand alone. God protect His House of Worship, the most precious one for His people, even in the middle of disaster, His people continue to worship Him in this House....}

  They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,

 ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’ (2 Chronicles 20:8-9)

What is love, What love can do to a person?

What is love...

 

Love is what we experience in any moment that we are with someone without having or believing any judgments about that person if she or he is bad or good. love conquer all.

 

It's a complete acceptance, when we allow someone to be exactly as they are, without any belief that they aren’t good enough, without any belief that they would be “better” if they were different. 

 

Love is a lyric from the songs, how mysterious love can do to a person, really I can’t understand,

 

Love is unconditional. when we truly love someone, we can’t stop loving them, regardless of what they do or say. If our love is dependent upon the other person acting and speaking how we want. We often confuse this to be love, but this is just positive thoughts about someone. This is just loving what a person says or does, not loving them. Positive thoughts or the thought “I love you” isn’t necessary to love. Sometimes it even gets in the way. 

 

True love doesn’t want anything in return, because there is nothing it needs. We just love for the sake of love. When we love someone, we don’t look for them to fill our needs, love us back, and all those types of things. If that is what we are looking for, then we are just using the other person. Love is completely selfless.

 

I was on the vehicle when I saw a couple, the boy is small and thin and the girl are big and fatty, awkward, when you look at them. I’m not judging people I just expressing my thought, there is another couple the boy is good looking, tall and handsome but the woman is small, look like a kid, I’m not making them fun, I just thought what is love they had for each other, naturally we saw a couple with both good looking when you saw a lover like I saw, you will thought something, its natural instinct that when you are good looking of course you look for good looking too, what I’m saying is love is so amazing, according to other love is blind, well, it’s true, a true love can’t see the outside appearance but inside of the heart, even they say that the mind should be the first not a heart, this is the reason why god put our mind higher than the heart sometimes it happen but mostly the person follow the heart than the mind. We can’t exactly defined love it has a lot of  meaning it’s so mysterious to understand.

 

God who gave his son to save us from sin that is a holy love. When Jesus gave his life for the people this is a greatest love. To you, what is love? For me love is beyond our imagination.

"Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of withering, of tarnishing." - Anais Nin