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How to Pack Your Shortboard for an Airplane Trip

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"When I picked up my surfboard bag at the Honolulu terminal, I took my boards out to check them. I had both surfboard noses broken about 6 inches from the tip. Baggage handlers are not always kind to us surfers," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf ... more »

How to Pack Your Wing in Paragliding

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Paragliding enthusiasts often tell beginners that if you take care of your wing, your wing takes care of you. Proper packing of the wing after use is one of the most important parts of proper wing care. Follow these steps to properly pack the ... more »

How to Parkour

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Parkour is also referred to as l'art du deplacement, translated as "the art of displacement." Founded by French martial artist David Belle, it focuses on overcoming various obstacles (usually in an urban landscape) in as rapid and efficient a ... more »

How to Parkour Roll

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A basic roll is one of the most fundamental moves in parkour (the art of displacement). It's often used in landings, absorbing the impact of the fall and making it essential for practicing proper safety precautions. A roll is also one of the ... more »

How to Participate In a Fantasy Baseball Auction

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A fantasy baseball auction is a lot different than a snake draft. You no longer have to worry about what the draft order is, because every single player that gets nominated can be yours. It’s about finding the right price for the right player... more »

How to Pedal the Correct Revolutions Per Minute

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To get the most out of your pedal power, learn to pedal the correct revolutions per minute. Under and over pedalling will result in quicker muscle fatigue and shorter rides... more »

How to Perfect Your Round Kick

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An effective round kick, also called a roundhouse kick, is an important and powerful martial arts tool. It is the most frequently used kick in Taekwondo, as well as other martial arts styles, and is very versatile. Whether you are a beginning ... more »

How to Perfect Your Tennis Serve

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Would you like your serve to be more powerful and consistent? I would LOVE to teach you to serve like Pete Sampras or Venus Williams. That is possible--but not likely. These tips are designed to help you, whoever you are, whatever age, however ... more »

How to Perform a Back-to-Front 180 on One Water Ski

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While skiing backward on one trick water ski, low-bounce up and spin 180 degrees to start skiing forward... more »

How to Perform a Boulder Block in Wushu

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The movements of Wushu (Kung Fu) have a flowing continuity. As soon as one movement is completed, it begins to flow into another one. Accordingly, a boulder block is not made in isolation... more »

How to Perform a Fist Under Elbow Movement in Tai Chi

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Want to learn a different way to strengthen your body? Try the Fist Under Elbow Movement in tai chi. It's disciplined, yet fluid and relaxed ' an "iron fist in a velvet glove" approach to exercise... more »

How to Perform a Forward Pike off a Springboard

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A simple yet skillful forward dive, the forward pike is great for beginners who need work on their forward approach and entry... more »

How to Perform a Hip Toss

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If you love the slams and the pins of wrestlingyou are going to dig the hip toss. In one swift motion, you can have your opponent on the canvas, not knowing what the heck just hit him. Here is how to perform a hip toss... more »

How to Perform a Jujitsu Armbar From the Guard Position

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Jujitsu is a Japanese martial art that involves grappling without weapons. It incorporates chokes, holds, throws and limb locks to overcome or disable your opponent. There are hundreds of different jujitsu techniques, and the armbar is one of the ... more »

How to Perform a Jujitsu Armbar From the Mounted Position

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Obtaining a mounted position in a mixed martial arts fight or jujitsu event is one of the most dominant positions you can achieve. From the mount you have almost total control over your opponent's movement. An armbar from this position is a ... more »

How to Perform a Kimura

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A kimura is an arm lock that is often use in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights. This jujitsu technique is difficult to escape and applies an extreme amount of pressure to your opponent's shoulder. Learning to perform a kimura takes time and practice... more »

How to Perform a Leg Bounce Exercise in Tai Chi

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The leg bounce exercise is one of nine exercises practiced by Asian monks and nuns to promote physical and spiritual well-being. Today the exercises are practiced for health and as a warm-up for Tai Chi... more »

How to Perform a Picking Fruit Exercise in Tai Chi

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The picking fruit exercise is one of nine exercises practiced by Asian monks and nuns to promote physical and spiritual well-being. Today the exercises are practiced for health and as a warm-up for Tai Chi... more »

How to Perform a Plank Exercise

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For a strong stomach, you need to activate and strengthen all 4 abdominal muscles. You have a deep muscle called the transverse abdominus that stretches across your waistline, like a wide belt. This is the one to focus on if you’d like to trim ... more »

How to Perform a Prayer Wheel Exercise in Tai Chi

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The prayer wheel exercise is one of nine exercises practiced by Asian monks and nuns to promote physical and spiritual well-being. Today the exercises are practiced for health and as a warm-up for Tai Chi... more »

How to Perform a Safe Ducking Maneuver in Sailing

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If you're in doubt of crossing and don't have rights, you'd better duck and be decisive about it. Safe ducking will keep the insurance companies off your back and will keep you out of the protest room, the shipyard and the hospital... more »

How to Perform a Vertical Knee Strike in Junsado

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The vertical knee strike is a powerful self-defense technique for close-in fighting. Pulling down on an attacker's head while thrusting the knee upward can immobilize an attacker long enough for an escape... more »

How to Perform an Arm Triangle From a Mounted Position

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An arm triangle is a fairly easy jujitsu technique to learn. From a mounted position, it can be an extremely effective attack to end a fight. This technique uses your opponent's own arm to help you choke them out. Learning to perform a triangle ... more »

How to Perform Back Stretching Exercises

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With at least 15 different muscles, the back stabilizes the body so that it can withstand all the twists, turns and impact that it undergoes on a daily basis. A back that is loose and limber helps prevent the injuries that can arise from overuse ... more »

How to Perform Condensing Breathing in Tai Chi

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Meditation is the vehicle tai chi practitioners use to harness "chi," internal life energy. Condensing breathing is a higher form of meditation used to convert internal energy (chi) into focused power (jing)... more »

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