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May 13, 2011

A Razor Scooter is A Great Gift for Kids as Young as Five

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Owen Jones @ 1:59 pm

There is nothing more fun than being a child today. When I was between the ages of six and ten, I did not have a scooter, but instead a Big Wheel. As much fun as the Big Wheel was, the scooter is lighter and easier to carry around. I know this to be the case because my twin girls both have a Razor Scooter.

Their scooter was a Christmas gift which has been used ever since it was opened. Nothing could be more fun for children six and under than this type of scooter. This type of Razor Scooters come in a diversity of colors to match any child?s personality.

Children today have a lot of options when it comes to outdoor toys. If a child wants to be mobile, all they need to do is pick up their light weight Razor Scooter. These Razor Scooters come in four styles, depending on a child?s age. There is the A, A2, A3 and A5. Each of these Razor A Scooters is designed for a child?s weight.

So, if a five year old or older likes the Razor A and weighs at least 40 lbs, this is the Razor for them. This razor is made of aluminum, has two wheels, rubber handles, back brake, folds up easily and weighs 35.0 lbs. The rubber handles are great for this toy as it is highly unlikely to break down as soon as if it did not have such handles.

The Razor A2 can be ridden by kids aged eight and up. This Razor should also be ridden by kids who weigh 143 lbs. The Razor A2, like the Razor A, is also made from aluminum along with steel, has two 54mm wheels, rubber handles, back brake, folds up readily and weighs 6.0 lbs.

With the Razor being so lightweight, it allows a child to carry their Razor if need be. If children begin doing tricks on their Razor, this is the model to begin with. This model can also be used for a child reaching ages ten to eleven.

The Razor A3 is designed for children aged five and up. Just like the Razor A and A2, it is made from aluminum and steel, can be folded up quickly, has adjustable rubber handles, wider wheels and has a Rear Fender Brake.

This brake has two components, whereas the back brake on the other two models has one part. The wider wheels make this razor easier to do tricks on as well. This Razor makes for a smoother ride and is easier to manoeuvre as well.

Then there is the Razor A5 which is appropriate for children eight and up. This Razor is also manufactured from the same materials as the other Razors. Now, if you are searching for a Razor which can hold a weight capacity 200lbs and more, this is the scooter for you. Along with having a higher weight capacity, the bigger wheels provide for a smoother, more comfortable and easier ride. There are two wheels which are 200mm.

The Razor has been around since the nineties and was first used in a Taiwan factory. These Razors then made their way to California where they became an instant hit. Nothing could be easier to ride all around the neighborhood, at local parks and even to work than any one of these razors. One of the best gifts to give a child is a Razor as they will last for a fife time and be used a great deal too.

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July 20, 2010

The Origins of Aikido

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Owen Jones @ 1:47 pm

The term ‘Aikido’ is created by the grouping of three characters in the Japanese language. ‘Ai’, which signifies ‘joining’; ‘ki’, which means ’spirit’ and ‘do’, which means ‘way’. These three words actually encapsulate the essence of Aikido as a type of martial art: ‘the joining of the spirit to find the way’. It was only in the period from 1930’s to the 1940’s that the name Aikido was formally accepted as the name of this martial art variety.

Aikido uses ways that do not mortally injure or kill not like other kinds of martial art. The movements and skills being taught are just intended to divert attention or immobilize attackers. This is possibly the explanation why most people prefer Aikido, because of its focus on peace and harmony as opposed to violence and hostility. In deed, Aikido teacher, Morihei Ueshiba, is of the conviction that to control hostility without causing any harm is the art of peace.

Ueshiba, who is also called Osensei, which signifies ‘Great Teacher’, developed Aikido from the principles of Daito-ryu aiki-jujutsu. He integrated the ways of the ‘yari’, the spear; the ‘juken’, the bayonet; and the ‘jo’, which is a short quarterstaff. But what finally distinguishes Aikido from other kinds of martial art is the fact that its practitioners can strike while empty-handed. Proponents need no weaponry for their protection.

As a young child, he was greatly into physical fitness and conditioning. This was because of his oath to avenge his father’s attackers. Eventually, his studies and actions brought him to the discipline of the various martial arts. He studied several of them. He even has qualifications for fencing, fighting with spears, etc. He has learned it all. This is perhaps the reason why Aikido is such a disparate and multi-disciplinary form of martial art.

Yet in spite of his skill, he remained discontented. He felt that there was still something missing. It was then that he turned to the religions. He studied under a spiritual leader, Onisaburo Deguchi of the sect named Omoto-kyo in Ayabe. Deguchi taught him to take care of his psychic growth. He then combined his spiritual beliefs and his mastery of the different martial arts and Aikido was born.

His relationship with this fascinating spiritual leader Deguchi also smoothed the path for his introduction to the elite political and military personnel as a martial artist. Because of this connection, he was able to establish Aikido and even pass on his knowledge to students, who have, in turn, developed their own methods and movement in Aikido.

Aikido is a blend of the diverse styles of jujitsu as well as some of the methods of sword and spear fighting, of which Ueshiba was an expert. To get an general idea, Aikido combines the joint locks and throws of jujitsu and the movements of the body necessary when fighting with swords and spears.

Oriental in origin, it was brought to the West by Minoru Mochizuki when he visited France in 1951. He introduced the Aikido methods to students who were learning judo. In 1952, Tadashi Abe came to France as the official Aikikai Honbu representative. Then in 1953, Kenji Tomiki toured throughout the United States while Koichi Tohei stayed in Hawaii for a full year where he set up a dojo. Aikido then spread its influence in the United Kingdom two years after and in 1965, it reached Germany and Australia. At present, Aikido has centres all over the world.

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July 10, 2010

Razor Kick Scooters

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Owen Jones @ 12:17 pm

The Razor kick scooter is the contemporary equivalent of the type of scooter that has been around for 50 years or more. In fact, kids have most likely been fixing boards to wheels ever since abandoned wheels became available. As with those archetypal scooters, the Razor kick scooter is propelled forward by foot power. That is, you place one foot on the board and push forward, or in other words kick back on the ground with the other.

This method of propulsion makes the Razor kick scooter an idyllic mode of transportation, exercise and fun for kids of all ages. In deed, Razor do not advocate a Razor kick scooter for the under fives unless supervised and state in their handbook:

“Children under age eight (8) should ride with adult supervision at all times. All children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times”.

This seems pretty strict to me and is almost certainly an instance of over-prudence because of the litigious culture we live in. Just try suggesting to a twelve-year that you have to employ guidance on all of his or her trips!

Having said that the Razor kick scooter comes in roughly seven different guises. There is the Kiddie Kick scooter for the under fives. It is constructed of tough plastic and has a third wheel for greater stability.

Then there is the ‘A’ series of Razor kick scooter: the A, A2, A3 and AW. These models are approximately equal to a child’s growth in size, ability and experience, although the highest recommended weight for all three models of Razor kick scooter is 65 kilos or 143 lbs.

The Razor kick scooter Pro is a jump up in expertise and so has more capabilities. It can be used for extreme sport and will carry a rider weighing up to 100 kilos or 220 lbs.

Last, but not least, is the Cruiser Razor kick scooter. It will bear 79 kilos (175 lbs of weight and has larger wheels as it is designed for unhurried cruising about. The larger wheels mean that you won’t feel any uneven terrain beneath you while you are on this Razor kick scooter.

All of these Razor kick scooters share similar characteristics. All of these models of the Razor kick scooter are of very robust construction and all but the Razor Kiddie Kick scooter are made of high-grade aluminium and are built to last.

These Razor kick scooters boast extendable steering rods, which means that they can be pulled up to expand with your child or can be shared by kids of assorted sizes. They also share a tough braking system which is applied on the rear wheel, rendering them ultra-safe for use around pedestrians.

A Razor kick scooter begins at about $40 and so is an inexpensive method for you to ensure that that your child gets frequent exercise, gets out from behind his computer, gets some fresh air and sunlight and learns about civility while having fun being mobile. Apart from all these advantages, a Razor kick scooter will give your child affectionate reminiscences to look back on for the rest of his or her being.

If this article has increased your interest in a Razor kick scooter, just go to our web site at http://razorascooter.com

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June 17, 2010

Razor Scooter Series

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Owen Jones @ 11:22 am

The Razor kick scooter is the current-day counterpart of the type of scooter that has been about for 50 years or more. In actuality, kids have almost certainly been fixing boards to wheels ever since scrap wheels became available. As with those classic scooters, the Razor kick scooter is propelled forward by foot power. That is, you put one foot on the board and push forward, or in other words kick back on the ground with the other.

This method of movement makes this kick scooter an idyllic style of transport, exercise and pleasure for kids of all ages. In deed, Razor do not recommend a Razor scooter for the under fives unless supervised by an adult and maintain in their handbook:

“Children under age eight (8) should ride with adult supervision at all times. All children and preteens should ride with adult guidance at all times”.

This seems pretty strict to me and is almost certainly an example of over-prudence because of the litigious culture we live in. Just try suggesting to a twelve-year that you have to use guidance on all of his or her trips!

Having said that the Razor kick scooter comes in roughly seven different models. There is the Kiddie Kick scooter for the under fives. It is constructed of tough plastic and has a third wheel for added stability.

Then there is the ‘A’ series of Razor scooters: the A, A2, A3 and AW. These models are more or less equivalent to a child’s development in size, ability and experience, although the heaviest recommended weight for all three models of Razor scooter is 65 kilos or 143 lbs.

The Razor kick scooter Pro is a leap up in technology and so has more facilities. It can be ridden for extreme sport and will bear a rider weighing up to 100 kilos or 220 lbs.

Last, but not least, is the Cruiser Razor scooter. It will carry 79 kilos (175 lbs of weight and has larger wheels as it is meant for leisurely cruising about. The larger wheels mean that you won’t be aware of any rough ground beneath you while you are on this Razor scooter.

All of these Razor scooters share comparable characteristics. All of these models of the Razor kick scooter are of very tough manufacture and all but the Razor Kiddie Kick scooter are made of high-grade aluminium and are built to last.

These Razor scooters have extensible steering rods, which means that they can be pulled up to grow with your child or can be used by kids of different sizes. They also share a tough braking system which operates on the rear wheel, rendering them ultra-safe for use in the vicinity of pedestrians.

A Razor kick scooter begins at about $40 and so is an inexpensive method for you to make certain that your youngster gets frequent exercise, gets out from behind his computer, gets some fresh air and sunlight and learns about good manners while having fun being mobile. Apart from all these advantages, a Razor kick scooter will give your child warm reminiscences to look back on for the rest of his or her being.

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May 28, 2010

The Legend Royce Gracie VS. Matt Hughes

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Nathan Campbell @ 11:20 am

No one thought it would have ended the way it did. The legend went down.Looking back, one can’t be surprised with the result. In retrospect, it was inevitable.

Matt Hughes has been training for nearly a decade for a fight with Royce Gracie without even realizing it. When Royce Gracie unleashed Gracie Jiu Jitsu on the MMA world in UFC 1, no one knew what it was or how it worked. By UFC 2 people began to see that there was a pattern to what he was doing. The years that followed sealed Royce’s fate as a marked man.

Fighters were attempting to dissect Gracie Jiu Jitsu, but in reality they were analyzing Royce Gracie’s application of the fighting style. Without setting out to do so, every fighter that wanted to evolve and step up his game by learning to employ and defend Gracie Jiu Jitsu was training to fight Royce. It became Royce Gracie vs. the MMA world.

To Royce’s credit, he remained largely victorious in all of his bouts for years to come. But a man with a bulls eye on his back is bound to get hit once in a while. Matt Hughes was an on target bullet at UFC 60 where he bested the king and pulled out the most significant victory of his career.

But was it fair?

That’s hard to say. Matt Hughes is a tremendous athlete with dedication to his craft and an abundance of skill. Add to that palette an army of trainers teaching students how to defend and counter Royce Gracie’s every move, and Matt Hughe’s victory becomes somewhat destiny.

In theory, another Gracie would have had a much better shot at beating Matt Hughes. Take a look at Renzo Gracie’s incredible performance against BJ Penn, who has been touted as pound for pound the best fighter on the planet by many. Renzo fought tough and nearly pulled out a victory. His different style than Royce’s may have been enough for him to gain victory over Hughes.

Royce is possibly the greatest ever, but even a bullet can be dodged when its target has advanced warning.

A strategy for Royce, which under normal circumstances would seem absurd, would be to do the opposite of what some of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu tactics are. When he should place his body weight a certain way, if he were to suddenly shift the opposite way his opponent would be totally thrown off momentarily. And a moment is all a boa constrictor like Royce needs.

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May 27, 2010

The Overall Benefits Of The Razor A Scooter

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Owen Jones @ 12:06 pm

The Razor A scooter is a wonderful suggestion for everyone wanting to stay fit. These days numerous people are desk-bound and we all appear to have a reduced amount of time for just going out for a walk, which is the age-old remedy for putting on a few pounds. The Razor A scooter can help you here.

How often have you thought, ‘I haven’t got time to walk’ or ‘I can’t be bothered to walk’ and then have jumped in the car instead? But what if you had a Razor A scooter to hand? You could simply scooter down to the store or the park. You could take the dog for longer walks and at a snappier speed too, something your dog would certainly be grateful for.

The Razor A series or its bigger siblings, the Razor Pro or Razor Cruiser, are not dear ranging between $40 and $60, less again at Amazon or eBay, yet they will soon save you hundreds of dollars on fuel. After all, starting a car is often the most costly section of a short journey.

The Razor A scooter is also very handy. Weighing in at about six pounds, anybody can carry it easily up or down a couple of stairs or lift it in or out of the boot of a car. But not only that, it folds up too, so that the whole scooter is only a couple of feet long by six inches high by six inches wide. It will without difficulty fit in a lobby locker or the trunk of a car.

Your Razor A scooter could be used in many ways to save you money and keep you trimmer. For example, when you require a loaf of bread, you could jump on your scooter. You could take you dog to the park. You could scooter with your kids ‘in a pack’. You could put a Razor A scooter in the boot of your car and scooter the last half a mile into the office. And every time you get on that scooter, you are burning not motor fuel but fat!

Think of it that way. You are saving fuel and money and burning your surplus calories at the same time. You are also exercising your legs and increasing your metabolism and heart rate too. That is everything the bank manager and the doctor advised all rolled into one . And you will be in first-class company too.

Do you know who else’s offspring ride Razor A scooters? Well, there’s Al Pacino’s twins for a start. Now, Al Pacino is not short of a few dollars, I’m in no doubt, so you can be assured that he’s going to require the finest for his offspring, isn’t he? And Lisa Kudrow and her son. And Liv and Cal, progeny of Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich. You would be forgiven for thinking, ‘Aw well, they got theirs for nothing!’ and that may be true, but at roughly $40 who cares?

The advantages in saved motor fuel and increased exercise make the Razor A scooter a must-have essential in my book. So, take another look at the Razor A scooter and keep in mind, someone’s birthday’s coming up before long.

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