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You are midway through a few rigorous Aikido exercises, and you realize that your face is turning red because you have been holding your breath the entire time. As regular cleaning of machine elements is required to keep an engine functioning smoothly, breath is an important, essential part of any sustained bodily movement. Most martial artists will tell you that you are most powerful when you exhale or kiai -- a shout delivered for the purpose of focusing all of one's energy into a single movement.
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Just about every three days, I receive e-mail requesting that I send a book or video to someone so that they can learn Aikido by themselves. Sometimes the reasons vary: there are no dojos close by, lack of good instructors, etc. Of course, first of all we don't send out or sell books, or materials of any kind. (Our Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble links are for that.) And we highly recommend formal Aikido training from qualified and reputable instructors to everyone, without regard to any particular Aikido federation affiliation.
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When looking at the increasing numbers of reports about violence against women, it is clear that women's self-defense against men is becoming an important issue in today's society. There are many products and techniques designed for women's self-defense against men, from mace guns to judo and assertiveness training. Unfortunately, these things are becoming increasingly necessary, and it is essential to stay informed of the most effective strategies for women's self-defense against men.
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