Pentjak Silat (Indonesian Martial Arts)

Sabtu, 22 Juni 2013

Pencak Silat is the form of martial art that originated in Indonesia. Legend attributes the origin of this martial art to a woman named Rama Sukana. After witnessing a tiger engage in a fight with a large bird, Sukana developed Pencak Silat through mimicking the animal’s movements. Pencak Silat became popular throughout the Indonesian archipelago, and different variations evolved from the different regions of Indonesia. Pencak Silat, in its different variations, maintained popularity throughout Indonesia until the present, and was used by the ‘freedom fighters’ in their struggle against the Dutch colonists. After Indonesia won Independence, Pencak Silat was brought to Europe by the Indo population who emigrated from Indonesia. One such prominent figure who popularized Pencak Silat in Europe is Paatje Phefferkorn. thanks : http://amerindo.berkeley.edu

Tony Jaa Profile, Thai Boxing Master

Selasa, 02 April 2013

Date of Birth: Tony Jaa was born Panom Yeerum on February 5, 1976 in Surin province, Isaan, Thailand. Later, he changed his name to Tatchakorn Yeerum, though he is better-known by his nicknames Tony Jaa in the west and Jaa Panom in Thailand. Read more here :) and here

Basic Muay Thai Techniques

Selasa, 22 Januari 2013

Muay Thai is referred to as "The Art of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A practitioner of Muay Thai ("nak muay") thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) as in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts. (Muay Thai consisted of an arsenal of nine weapons—the head, fists, elbows, knees and feet—known collectively as na-wa arwud. However in modern Muay Thai, both amateur and professional, headbutting an opponent is no longer allowed.) Muay Thai Weapons Modern Thai boxers have an arsenal of eight weapons to choose from: fists, elbows, knees and feet. While it may be possible for a Muay Thai boxer to win a particular fight using exclusively just one of the weapons available to him, by properly mastering the use of each of his weapons he will be able to confidently face any opponent Vulnerable Targets Every Thai boxer should be aware of the vulnerable points on the human body and must find ways to protect them. Guard and Movement Proper knowledge of boxing guard is essential. There is enormous potential physical harm to a body not properly guarded. Regardless of what movement or direction a boxer takes the boxing guard must be strongly maintained. If you are not properly protected you will feel insecure and lose confidence in your abilities as a boxer. The body should be angled towards opponent, the rear arm protecting the flank and abdomen. Your less dexterous foot (the left if you are right-handed) is placed forward with the toes pointing to your opponent. The rear foot should have the toes pointing a little to the side. (The feet should not be placed exactly parallel as this compromises balance.) The heels should be raised so that you can shift the weight between the balls of your feet and remain in a constant state of readiness. Legs should not be held straight. Tuck your chin in. The forearms should be raised for protection. Elbows should remain close to your body. Fists should be loosely clenched. Your less dexterous hand (left if right-handed) should be held to eyebrows, extended slightly to the front in the same direction as the front foot. Do not strain the body to maintain the pose – relax. If you relax you can be quick enough to see your opponent’s weapons coming. Yaang Sam Kun – The three-step walk The famous Thai boxer’s walk is one of the most important Muay Thai techniques to master. It is the basis of all footwork in Muay Thai boxing and is of such crucial importance that without mastering it completely you will never be able to move on to an advanced level. During the Ram Muay pre-fight ritual dance the walk is stylistic and graceful. Different styles of the Yaang Sam Kun developed differently, in different areas, under different masters. But the basic movement is the same and is designed to maintain balance.

Punching Forming the fist correctly and using the combined forces of the shoulder, hip and foot to put additional power behind the punch is a basic Muay Thai technique. It is the rear fist that has the greatest power and punching with your knuckles is most effective. When in the boxing stance don’t clench your fists tightly. Obviously when you actually deliver the punch your fist should be tightly clenched. The punch is usually aimed to hit the body or the face. You should pull the fist back immediately after punching. The Straight Punch The straight punch is a power punch extended directly forwards towards the target, the fist palm down, aimed at the chin or solar plexus. The Jab The jab is delivered with the lead hand as a defensive punch. It is used to test range and keep an opponent at bay. The Hook The hook is a punch delivered from the side aimed at the temple, chin or ears. The Upper Cut The upper cut is a punch used in close or when moving in. The fist is punched vertically upwards aimed at the chin or solar plexus. The Elbows The elbows provide a dangerous form of attack, used to cut and sometimes to knock out. It is delivered in a hooking, uppercut or overhand motion. Practice the elbow against a punch bag. When first practicing the elbow, swing your elbow straight up in the narrowest possible angle. Posture is important. Do not hit the target bluntly but see if you can scrape the target lightly with your elbow. Good technique uses the combination of delicacy and force; unless you are aiming for the nose or chin, in which case you should hit squarely with full force. Don’t clench your fists too tightly when using the elbows. Footwork is as for a kick. Take power from the movement of your shoulder not just your arm. When using the back elbow don't only spin. Lean back, otherwise you will end up simply slapping your opponent with the back of your hand.

Knees In Muay Thai punches are rarely thrown to the stomach area, as the knee is a much more effective weapon. The proper way to throw the knee is to thrust it straight upwards; powerful and sharp. Stand up on your toes. Lift yourself up wth a straight leg. Step forward into the attack always keeping your hand high in guard. Fold your leg as tightly as possible and point the toes. Or the toes can point up, ready for a thrust kick. Send power from the hips in the same way you send power to the punch from the shoulder. This will make the strike more powerful. Pull your head back and lean out of punch range. Relax! First practice the straight knee. Practice against a bag or during sparring. Good knee technique in the clinch is vital. When using the long knees pull the body back and push the knee forward, turning on your foot slightly. This extends your range and makes the knee stronger. Deploy the knee as high as you can. If you can knee your opponent in the face, do it! Kicks Muay Thai has many different kicking techniques. Kicking must be practised meticulously and is not simply a matter of kicking the bags. Power comes from the buttocks and the hips move forward. Raise yourself up on your toes, let the power go with the leg and remember to follow through, like swinging a baseball bat. Don’t jump off the ground when you kick. The Roundhouse Kick This basic Muay Thai kick uses the shin not the foot as the weapon. The leg is swung against the target, while the hips and trunk are simultaneously twisted in the same direction as the swing. The roundhouse kick has three areas of target: the low kick, which aims for the side of the thigh, calf or behind the knee, the mid kick which aims for the ribs and the high kick which aims for the chin, temple or neck. Low Kicks If your opponent aims a high kick towards your neck then kick low. You can knock them down as the technique is faster. If you receive low kick from your opponent it could be an opportunity for a back elbow. Low kicks can used at any time. Swing the leg (it is not the same as kicking a football), imagine you are sweeping the floor with your leg. The Teep/Push Kick The teep is a push kick that can be used for both defense and attack. It is similar to the jab for keeping an opponent at bay and is good for knocking their balance. In general a foot thrust is quickly followed by some other form of attack. Use the front leg as it is quicker to deploy. Place your toes in your opponent's sternum, or if you kick their leg use the heel. If you kick their face use the heel- but their will not be so many opportunities to do this. You cannot easily knock out an opponent with this technique, but it can be used to put off your opponent's attack. If they are trying to kick it may be possible to push them over while they are swinging their leg. Grappling/Throwdowns/Clinchwork An art within Thai boxing covers grappling and clinch work. This involves grappling while standing up and trying to knee the sides or stomach, and to pull the head down while bringing up the knee. Throw downs must be clean: trips, sweeps or hip throws are not allowed. The Muay Thai fighter has fearful arsenal of knee strikes at his diposal as well as numerous throws and fighting holds - including neck hoolds, trunk holds and limb holds. In Thailand grappling and clinch work are some of the most important aspects of muay Thai, an area all fighters spend exhausting hours in the gym practising. In compettion a lot of the time your opponent will want to grab you to set up a knee or elbow strike. When your opponent goes hard you should relax, then begin to pull as your opponent relaxes. Try to hold the neck this has advantage, don’t keep moving your hands if you have the better position. If you have the neck then pull down (even if you can use only one), keep your legs wide. Strike with the knees whenever you can. If you cannot knee anymore then drop your opponent by pulling down while they are on one leg, as they knee strike you. Learn more

Gotong Royong (Mutual Aid), Spirit of Togetherness In Indonesia

Jumat, 18 Januari 2013

Vacation, my parents house is still a village atmosphere that still holds tradition. Often when a holiday is also filled with activities in the village tradition. For example, if there is one resident who will hold events such as weddings. Other residents crowded participated prepare whatever is necessary. Moreover, in building something that will be used for the public. Residents will also help each other. It's called mutual aid (Gotong Royong). Mutual assistance means that cooperation is done for a specific purpose for the common good. Mutual Aid is a traditional Indonesian culture has been recognized the world since long. Mutual Aid also means helping each other, for the sake of happiness and harmony in their society. Mutual Aid is also a typical characteristic of democracy in Indonesia through deliberation to determine the decision. A value of unity of the nation was to teach the next generation. Mutual Aid is a social activity that is characteristic of the Indonesian nation from antiquity to the present time daulu. Sense of community arises, because of the social attitude of selfless individuals to lighten the load being carried. Only in Indonesia, and a small part of a country in Southeast Asia groves wither we can find this attitude of mutual cooperation in other countries because of the general attitude is because there is no mutually indifferent to the surrounding environment.

This is a positive attitude that must be preserved so that the Indonesian people are strong and powerful nation in all lini.Tidak countryside only can we find the attitude of mutual cooperation, but in urban areas can be encountered easily. Because of the culture, that culture had been induced in these properties from childhood to adulthood. But I see now is another reality as age advances, global competition, all dikalim serbah cangih, and the influx of western culture and so on, has been considered a cause of mutual values ​​royongan Indonesian people are now starting to look washed out, we see it has occurred particularly predominant in major cities in Indonesia. In fact not only in big cities, in the values ​​of mutual desapun royongan was partially washed out look, what if the culture does not continue to be nurtured and socialized in the wider community, by itself will fade a growing culture of self-awareness is.

Agree with Subur Priono, Staf Humas Kabupaten Penajam Paser Utara, especially when it is now essentially owned by the nation's mutual assistance is only mutual aid that is safe and profitable joint. While mutual assistance is something that is difficult with hard to find. Mutual help this nation is owned mutual assistance must have feed back, let us together work together for other people, so that later when we have the intention then others will help us, because mutual aid is a culture of Indonesia's culture and we should very useful for us all, so that the culture of mutual aid will always be owned and does not fade in social life. tuktux.blogspot.com

10 Tips To Healthy Eating

Rabu, 16 Januari 2013

Experts agree the key to healthy eating is the time-tested advice of balance, variety and moderation. In short, that means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can help you follow that advice while still enjoying the foods you eat. 1. Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products; fruits; vegetables; dairy products; and meat, poultry, fish and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Use the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels as handy references. 2. Enjoy plenty of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Surveys show most Americans don't eat enough of these foods. Do you eat 6-11 servings from the bread, rice, cereal and pasta group, 3 of which should be whole grains? Do you eat 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables? If you don't enjoy some of these at first, give them another chance. Look through cookbooks for tasty ways to prepare unfamiliar foods. 3. Maintain a healthy weight. The weight that's right for you depends on many factors including your sex, height, age and heredity. Excess body fat increases your chances for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and other illnesses. But being too thin can increase your risk for osteoporosis, menstrual irregularities and other health problems. If you're constantly losing and regaining weight, a registered dietitian can help you develop sensible eating habits for successful weight management. Regular exercise is also important to maintaining a healthy weight.

4. Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it's easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. Did you know the recommended serving of cooked meat is 3 ounces, similar in size to a deck of playing cards? A medium piece of fruit is 1 serving and a cup of pasta equals 2 servings. A pint of ice cream contains 4 servings. Refer to the Food Guide Pyramid for information on recommended serving sizes. 5. Eat regular meals. Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. When you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition. Snacking between meals can help curb hunger, but don't eat so much that your snack becomes an entire meal. 6. Reduce, don't eliminate certain foods. Most people eat for pleasure as well as nutrition. If your favorite foods are high in fat, salt or sugar, the key is moderating how much of these foods you eat and how often you eat them. Identify major sources of these ingredients in your diet and make changes, if necessary. Adults who eat high-fat meats or whole-milk dairy products at every meal are probably eating too much fat. Use the Nutrition Facts panel on the food label to help balance your choices. Choosing skim or low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat such as flank steak and beef round can reduce fat intake significantly. If you love fried chicken, however, you don't have to give it up. Just eat it less often. When dining out, share it with a friend, ask for a take-home bag or a smaller portion. 7. Balance your food choices over time. Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern. 8. Know your diet pitfalls. To improve your eating habits, you first have to know what's wrong with them. Write down everything you eat for three days. Then check your list according to the rest of these tips. Do you add a lot of butter, creamy sauces or salad dressings? Rather than eliminating these foods, just cut back your portions. Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables? If not, you may be missing out on vital nutrients. 9. Make changes gradually. Just as there are no "superfoods" or easy answers to a healthy diet, don't expect to totally revamp your eating habits overnight. Changing too much, too fast can get in the way of success. Begin to remedy excesses or deficiencies with modest changes that can add up to positive, lifelong eating habits. For instance, if you don't like the taste of skim milk, try low-fat. Eventually you may find you like skim, too. 10. Remember, foods are not good or bad. Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is "good" or "bad." Don't feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars or ice cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.

Surfing In The Bono River, Riau, Indonesia

Selasa, 15 Januari 2013

Seeing the surf at the beach or the sea is something that is common. However, look at the surf in the stream is an extraordinary thing. Surfing in the river only in a few places in the world and one of them is on the Kampar River Estuary, Pelalawan, Riau Province commonly called the Bono waves Kampar River. In addition to the Kampar River Estuary or Tidal Bore Wave Bono also found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra (India and Bangladesh), Hindustan River (Pakistan), River Lupar (Malaysia), Australia, UK, France (un Mascaret), UK, USA, Canada , Mexico, and Brazil. Bono waves according to the Kampar river in Teluk Meranti, Kuala Kampar, Mudai Island, height 6 meters and even 10 meters, from the distant roar sounded bono've Kampar river. According to the old Malay story titled "Sentadu Seamount", every coastal Malay warrior should be able to conquer the waves Bono to improve their fighting skills and used to call "bekudo bono". With bekudo bono or riding bono, Malay warriors to maintain body balance. Bekudo bono has mystique. Before bekudo ritual ceremony prior bono "semah" in the morning or afternoon. The ceremony was led Bomo or grandfather or village elders with a view to the driver's safety and Bono always get away from all distress. Location Kampar Bono What Bono Kampar Kampar River Estuary precisely, Teluk Meranti village, Kuala Kampar district, Pelalawan, Riau Province - Indonesia. Can be reached from Pekanbaru and takes about 6-7 hours by road or mixed road and waterways. Government has built along Jalan Lintas Bono approximately 130km. Currently only the 40 km that has been paved, the rest sedangakan be paved in 2012. If by water, enough water transportation of this type of speed-boat to get there from the Lower Harbour Bridge Base Kerinci.

If tourists outside Pekanbaru area can reach the site by reaching Kampar Bono Pekanbaru first. Pekanbaru can be reached by water, air and land from various cities in Indonesia. Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province's growing from a variety of fields. Various tourist destinations in Soweto and surrounding areas continue to be developed to keep pace with the development of the city of Pekanbaru the Trade City.

To get to the location bono Kampar of Teluk Meranti village, usually by hiring a small speedboat with a driver who is an expert face the waves bono. If you are not an expert, the probability of collisions with the waves will occur or be swept away by speed boat waves and destroyed. And this is the map

Location river Bono, Kampar Riau, on the island of Sumatra

Conserve battery digital camera

Senin, 14 Januari 2013

In a previous post, forcing the battery still works in tuktux.blogspot.com, now consider some tips to conserve battery life digital cameras. Digital cameras have become as a device that must be taken when traveling. Especially if you want to visit tourist spots favorites with friends and family. But what is the main obstacle of the most hated users? Yes, the battery! Quite upset if at the moment you want to capture the best moments in a picture, it turns out the battery on the camera is very weak. To that end, here are three simple tips that might help save and prolong battery life. 1. Perform the settings on the LCD Of the many components of the digital camera, LCD is one of the most widely suck battery power. Various products are now cameras have settings to adjust the brightness on the LCD. If your battery starts to weaken, immediately reduce lighting levels to the lowest level. It should be noted that lowering the brightness will be a little difficult for you to see the LCD in the sun. 2. Use the 'Power Saving' Most digital cameras currently available already have those features. As the name implies, this feature will perform a variety of ways to minimize the use of battery power. You can find the Power Saving in one location, for example, Menu, Settings, or Option. Combine this feature with tips number 1 above to be able to shoot more before the battery runs out.

3. Regular battery maintenance What do you feel when umut your camera battery has reached one or two years? Yes, the loss of quality. Than originally able to last longer now faster. As a treatment, you are not recommended to charge the battery when power on it is still relatively full. That is, use the first power on the battery until it is completely discharged. If it is not to be used for a long time, always make sure there is still power left in the battery. Lastly, do not let the battery drop from any height because of the potential damage of cell polarity in it. These are tips to save your digital camera batteries, may be useful.