Championship Kickboxing Event: Tyson “TNT” Jones vs. Nyen “African Warrior”

Championship Kickboxing Sat, April 24th our Instructor Tyson "TNT" Jones vs. Nyen "African Warrior" for The North American Kickboxing Championship event Director Shihan Jonas Nunez. Go to website LIKickboxing.com.

The American Kickboxing in the US is quite different from European kickboxing and Muay Thai–its Asian counterpart. Nevertheless, this one-of-a-kind sport is getting more and more popular these days. So are you one of those who are getting addicted to this action-packed sport?

Well, this coming April 24, 2010, the Long Island Kickboxing Organization will hold The North American Kickboxing Championship event at Deer Park Sportatorium at 435-13 Brook Ave Deer Park, NY. Competing kickboxers are United States Champion Tyson “TNT” Jones and Nyen “African Warrior.” Jones is a fitness and kickboxing instructor in a Kickboxing program offered at the American Academy of Self Defense. Recently, he has in fact scored a technical knockout over a top kickboxer at the Superfights event held at Sports Plus in Lake Grove. Shihan Jonas Nunez Jr., The North American Kickboxing Championship event director, organized this kickboxing championship event.

Doors open at 6:00pm, and show starts at 6:30pm. You can purchase advanced tickets for $30, while VIP tickets sell for $50. You can get your advanced tickets at the American Academy of Self Defense at 175 Bayshore Road, Deer Park, NY. Interested parties can pay through Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express for online purchases.

Moreover, if you are interested in competing in Long Island’s Most Exciting Kickboxing Shows, in show sponsorships, or in event and website advertising, you can phone them in at telephone numbers 631-667-5001, or reach them through email at webmaster@longislandkickboxing.org. You can also check out http://likickboxing.org/ for more details.


Contact Details:
The American Academy of Self Defense
175 Bay Shore Rd
Deer Park NY 11729
Telephone No.: (631)667-5001
Email Address: info@aaofsd.com

Sumo Wrestling, a Tradition of Danger

Sumo wrestling is a sport of discipline and physical power which originated in Japan. In the old times, the sport was held to amuse the Shinto gods. The rikishi or the sumo wrestlers live in a manner of certain strictness and strong organization in the way they dress, eat, sleep and train, following the teachings and standards of their coach or otherwise called their stable master. Their costume varies depending on their rank. The belt worn is called the ‘mawashi’, while the cloth worn when they enter the ring is called the ‘kesho-mawashi’. The customary meal of a rikishi is a sumptuous poaches of meat, fish and vegetables called the ‘chanko-nabe’ they undergo a rigorous training of human combat from time to time to be stronger and competitive.

The wrestling ring is called the dohyo, accentuated with two parallel lines, which are the starting point for every wrestler before each bout. A referee or a yobidashi calls the bout on. The rules of the sport are simple. The first wrestler to bring his opponent outside the ring or dohyo, wins; and the wrestler who can bring his opponent’s body down other than the soles of his feet down wins. It is indeed a rough sport.

By the influence of the Shinto religion, rituals are performed before a fight. It is still being practiced until now, apart from professional sumo wrestling. Opponents do not meet each other before the fight, their rooms are separated, that is, setting up of an East and West rooms. The yobidashi will be calling the fight on. Each rikishi will step up to the ring and perform a traditional clapping and stomping of the feet when called, and is believed to drive away evil spirits. The wrestlers will have to go back to their respective corners to get a handful of salt, go to the starting lines and squat, throw off the salt for purification then the bout begins.

Sumo wrestling has been a part of Japan’s tradition and is a national sport. The emphasis being taught by the sport is firm discipline which affects the Japanese way of living. Yes, the sport simply teaches a great learning of true discipline, but apparently, there are great implications that go along with this tradition and sport. The roughness of the sport may be too dangerous for every wrestler participating in every fight.

The health of the wrestlers is compromised. Let us take into consideration that the wrestlers are required to be over weight or fat. In the recent studies made, diseases may arise in cases of being over weight or obese. Cardiovascular, renal, metabolic problems may arise because of that. Their life expectancy shortens in this case comparing to the general population. They die at an early age because of obesity.

Moreover, the roughness of the sport may lead to injuries to wrestlers and also, result to temporary or permanent disabilities and worse, death. Its hazard to wrestlers is often overlooked because the practice of the tradition dominates the real effects of it to the sumo wrestlers. The lifestyle that they have chosen is unhealthy and is too dangerous. It would be much better to gradually alter the requirements of the sport so as the life of the wrestlers will not be compromised and the importance of discipline will be more stressed out by teaching a variety of lifestyle modification, which is healthier and safe.

Contact Details:

The American Academy of Self Defense
175 Bay Shore Rd
Deer Park NY 11729
Telephone No.: (631)667-5001
Email Address: info@aaofsd.com

Tai Chi: A Mind and Body Practice

Tai Chi comes from the Chinese concept of ying-yang or what is often known as the dynamic duality (light and darkness, high and low, cold and hot). Chinese believes in the notion of contrary forces being interdependent to one another and that they believe in Supreme Ultimate Force. With Ying and yang as the basis of the Supreme Ultimate Force, it has been the main principle of Chinese Martial Arts and exercises.
Tai chi is best described as the combination of meditation and yoga. As practiced nowadays, Tai Chi has forms and moves often called as ‘sets’ that are derived from ancestral martial arts and from the natural movements of animals and birds. Tai chi is being performed in a slow and smooth manner and with graceful transition between movements.
For many, Tai Chi has been used primarily as a meditative exercise that animates the body and soul. The word ‘chi’ is a positive energy and performing Tai chi circulates this force all throughout the body for health and vitality. According to Mayo Clinic “Tai chi has many possible health benefits. The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health”.
Moreover, Tai chi can also be used as a form of martial arts for combat and self defense. As we all know, Tai Chi movements has these martial arts origin thus it has some martial arts application. Tai Chi martial arts is executed in a slow- tempo combat. A person applying Tai chi in a form of self defense needs to be sensitive as well as responsive to another person’s movement. Tai Chi is a great form of self defense in which it channels destructive movement away to the extent that it is no longer dangerous. Tai chi promotes peace as it loves the mystical beauty of nature and tranquility.
Another goal of Tai Chi is to enhance a person’s self control. Tai chi provides a calm and tranquil mind that will enhance the mental concentration of an individual. A person performing Tai chi needs a focus mind to be able to perform the precise movements of Tai Chi. Tai Chi will help a person to have a sense of balance, rhythm, alignment, fine motor skill, so on and so forth.
Tai chi highlights technique over strength. As said earlier, tai chi is being performed in a slow and smooth manner thus it is suitable for everyone. Tai chi can be practiced regardless of age, gender, physical or mental ability. Tai chi is perfect for older adults who otherwise may not exercise.
So if you are interested to get stated with Tai chi, it is recommended to join Tai chi classes and be in a respected academy. ACADEMY OF SELF DEFENSE is the place to be! AAOFSD will allow you to enjoy Tai chi in a group and be guided by professional Tai chi instructors. They will help you practice Tai chi safely thus getting the full benefits of learning Tai Chi. You will really find Tai chi appealing as they reveal the real practice of perfect Tai Chi application.
For more information, visit http://www.aaofsd.com.










Contact Details:
The American Academy of Self Defense
175 Bay Shore Rd
Deer Park NY 11729
Telephone No.: (631)667-5001
Email Address: info@aaofsd.com