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30
Jul
2018

Mossad And Their Martial Arts

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Sun-Tzu wrote “military affairs are country’s vital political concerns,” and in order to do that you need to have good intelligence gathering agencies, and if you possess less resources than your enemies the more vital information is to your cause. The nation of Israel has that very problem, and with enemies that are willing to fight for centuries every strike has to count.

Like many nations today Israel has to deal with conventional military threats and fanatics in their mists and from outside their country. In any conflict training is important and Mossad values it and continuously improves it to deal with new enemies.

Mossad which is Hebrew for “institute” was created to help better coordinate Israel’s intelligence gathering agencies, and among its responsibilities is gathering for human intelligence, covert paramilitary actions, and counterterrorism operations. The agency was influenced heavily by the CIA model, and it quickly produced results for the new nation.

The agency’s roots began in the Mossad Le’aliyah Bet which was dedicated to bring in Jews to Palestine despite British immigration laws restricting the number of immigrants to the region, but once Israel became a nation the group’s focus shifted to intelligence work. Reuven Shiloah became the first Director of the Mossad and would obtain the Arab League in the first Arab-Israeli War. Over the years the agency has had many critics, but few dispute the fact that they get the job done.

Today Mossad’s headquarters is in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, and employs an unknown number of agents, but it is believed that there are 8 departments and over 1,000 active agents. Among the agency’s departments is the Special Operations Division which is charged with assassinations, sabotage, and psychological warfare. Other departments handle aspects concerning intelligence work including maintaining diplomatic relations with Israel’s enemies and the agency has its own research and development departments, but like all others little is known about their operations.

Since Israel had mandatory military service it is safe to assume the majority of their agents have been trained in close combat and many have combat experience. The Israel martial art Krav Maga is taught to operatives for self defense as well as knife fighting and sentry removal. Many veterans of the agency worked as commandos in the Israeli Defense Force, so their operations have been influenced by this experience as well as the street fighting they have had to do over the years.

A Mossad case officer or katsa spends three years training in the Mossad’s academy near the town of Herzliya. There they learn how to recruit intelligence assets and avoid enemy agents. They’re believed to operate in the Middle East and Europe, but some believe they operate in the United State also, and prior to the September 11th attack Mossad warned the United States that some 200 enemy terrorists were in the country though they didn’t know specifically what they were doing.

The truth is still in the shadows when it comes to many operations, but agents have used bombs, bullets and have even kidnapped people to accomplish their goals, and only recently torture has been officially banned by the state. Operations have involved everything from chasing down Nazi war criminals to hunting down and killing terrorists. During the Six Day war in 1967 Israeli intelligence was responsible for helping to destroy much of Egypt’s air force, but also caused the attack on the United States Navy technical research ship, USS Liberty.

Like any intelligence agency your failures are public and your successes are private, but overall the Israelis are at the top of there game. Like martial arts themselves, intelligence is a force multiplier that lets you do more damage with less, and Israel will always be at a disadvantage, but it doesn’t mean they can’t win.

26
Jul
2018

John McCain – Enter The Opportunist & Mixed Martial Arts Biggest Enemy

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From the beginning, there was going to be some establishment resistance to mixed martial arts. The sport, with its absence of structured rules, did not fit into the regulations that were laid out by the athletic commissions across the country. In fact, most of the regulatory people didnt understand it, and therefore had no idea how to classify it. It certainly wasnt boxing, which used hands only, or kick boxing, which allowed for kicks and which was sanctioned in some states. And it most definitely was not a “worked” sport like professional wrestling, which also fell under the jurisdiction of some of the athletic commissions.

Plus, there was not really enough mixed martial arts activity going on for the states to take the time out to draft rules and regulations for it. If there was the possibility of only a couple of events per year, why would they go through the process of engaging commission attorneys to draw up a new set of rules, or approach the state legislature with a bill to be passed, in order to accommodate it?

Besides, there was a growing – and influential – constituency of people who looked upon mixed martial arts as “barbarism” and “bloodsport.” Many of these people used an expression that became a standard for cheap shots as time progressed – “human cock fighting.”

When you have pervading mainstream attitudes like this, the atmosphere is ripe for political opportunity. And sure enough, out of the rubble emerged one of the great political opportunists of recent years.

John McCain, a United States Senator from Arizona, had gotten a lot of mileage out of his five-year internment in a Vietnamese prisoner of war (POW) camp; rather than the more realistic portrayal of him as a pure victim, the slick public relations machine he had cultivated was able to spin him into a full-blown hero. More often than not, McCain was successful in co-opting the press in what was a somewhat blind pursuit of political glory. His critics opined that he never met a camera he didnt like or headline-grabbing issue he was not willing to sell himself out to. But he had a following, particularly among the media, that was willing to ignore the fact that despite his public stance for campaign finance reform, McCain was one of the great abusers of the process; in fact, he was one of the disgraced members of the “Keating Five,” which doled out political influence in exchange for hefty contributions and financial favors.

Though he had been labeled a “maverick” by most of the press corps, McCain was hardly that; rather, he was he was a very calculating political animal who often saw which way the wind was blowing and hurled himself – with sycophantic media grasping on to his boots – in that direction.

McCain purported to be a lifelong boxing fan, and claimed to be a boxer of some note at the Naval Academy, where he gained admission as a “legacy” (his father was an alumnus) and graduated near the bottom of his class. He favored legislation to bring about some federal control of boxing and would later spearhead efforts to pass more extensive bills in that quest. He was quite fond of accepting free tickets from the very promoters his legislation would have regulatory authority over. Coincidentally, these gifts and gratuities often landed him ringside, right in camera view, during an HBO or Showtime telecast.

20
Jul
2018

Martial Arts Weapons

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Martial arts weapons are necessary equipments that you cannot avoid for learning your art form in a planned manner. These weapons help you to learn your chosen art form in a better way. Also, they assist you while making the perfect move. You can plan your attacking skills by enhancing your skills of weapons that best suit your martial arts. Every art specialty has its own weapon that can be used while a close combat. You can enquire about your weapons and try hard to achieve your goals with your enemy. For mastering your art, you can get the much needed weapon and try practicing now.

Where to shop:
Thanks to internet technology and awareness about authentic and genuine weapons, you can get the necessary weapons that match your art form in the best possible manner. In addition, you can get weapons hat match with your personality and give you enough coverage to protect your body from potential injuries. Also, choose the perfect material for your weapons so that you can avoid any tough time handling such things while your practice combat.

For getting your perfect weapons, you can search online to get a list of websites dealing into such weapons. You can get weapons that match your skills, compare prices and check the quality marks as well. You can also enquire about the safety features and the process of handling to get its bets value.

Choose the right materials for your weapons to showcase your skills that give your more confidence and valor.

16
Jul
2018

Simple Martial Arts Tips That Do Serious Damage!

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Have you ever wondered what the best martial arts tips might be? I’ve simplified a list of three easy martial arts moves that provide you with the best attack and causes your opponent serious pain. The following simple martial arts tips can turn any ordinary citizen into a capable fighter.

Simple martial arts tips #1 – Focusing on the groin area. There are many different ways to cause damage to the male groin area. You can kick, stomp, smash, hit, or bite the area. All these various methods will inflict a male assailant with a large quantity of pain, so you can run away! Do whatever it takes to beat or injure this area. If you are being raped you will have easy access to cause pain, or if you are in the middle of a fight sending a flying knee to his groin or a hard stomp to this area can do serious damage.

Simple martial arts tips #2 – Gouge out the eyeballs of your assailant! While I was learning how to fight in Jeetkunedo Concepts, my teacher always told me to use an eye gouge before resorting to hits or kicks. What’s the reason? An eye gouge can throw off an attacker to the point that they’ll have to retreat! If you watch the UFC, take a look at all the fights that have been ended due to eye gouges. Now imagine if a UFC fighter like Kimbo Slice, got his eyeball torn out in a fist fight. All his amazing punches and kicks would be useless.

Simple martial arts tips #3 – Kick someone in the kneecap. If you can bust through your opponents knee cap, and drop on him on the ground you’ll be able to stop him from fighting you. When you perform this move, you want to envision yourself kicking the knee joint. If you can make your attacker fall to the ground and cry out in pain, you’ve completed the fight and come out triumphant!

Keep these following 3 tips of causing damage in your memory when you are in a life or death battle. Although these simple martial arts tips aren’t fancy or showy, they will certainly prove to be effective. Make use of them when it’s necessary. Also remember to train every day with weights, or go for walks, jogs, or bike rides. Just maintain constant physical activity. I also recommend you learn more simple martial arts tips, by trying different styles of self defense including going to martial arts schools and self defense seminars as well.

13
Jul
2018

Jason Mecier Mixed Media Art

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Jason Mecier is a mixed media artist that has spent over 10 years making three dimensional mosaics of pop icons. Every portrait is created from discarded items that come directly from the celebrities themselves. Working and living in San Francisco, Jason Mecier wishes ultimately to trade his art with Jane Seymour, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Marilyn Manson whose watercolors are available for sale on his website.

Among the mixed media art that he creates, Jason Mecier offers his rendition of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Created on a panel, the wide array of Elviras refuse has been put together to create not only a very close likeness, but a piece of art that any Elvira fan would enjoy. The background is created from the line of Halloween makeup that has the Elvira likeness and name attached. Made up of false nails, spiders, comics, bracelets, tubes and even a remote control, Elvira stands striking the pose so many fans know her for.

Willie Nelson is another of Jason Meciers mixed media art portraits. Made of objects such as paperclips, buttons, a feather, leaves, a die and even a plug, this portrait resembles the star whose trademark black shirt is made of roofing tiles. With wood as a backdrop, this piece could be hung on the walls of any fan or collector of Jason or Willies pieces.

Jason creates a likeness of Donald Trump in the next piece, whose background is made up of the likeness of one hundred dollar bills. A bow tie made from hair clipper guards, jacket including a remote control and a shoe, even discarded bow ties from Mr. Trump make up this fantastic image. An old cordless home phone, a hairspray can, Colgate can and an H. Urmann cigar tube are all included in this masterpiece. Cell phones, plug wires, shells and circuit boards along with the artistic touch of Jason Mecier, is all it takes to create the Trump in your home.

Phyllis Diller, the comedienne of days gone by is recreated in this stunning likeness by Jason Mecier. O a 70s inspired flowered panel, Phyllis Diller is in life a creation of mixed media art. This piece is made from many items including a Tabasco sauce bottle, doll torso, lipstick applicator, toothbrush, beads and baubles as well as perfume bottles and a matchbox from the St. Francis and scotch tape dispensers. Mecier outdone himself on this piece, as it is hard to pin down the woman in life, and depicting her in art is rarely done correctly. This piece is not only a tribute to the woman, but to Jasons hard work and determination in perfection.

When it comes to depicting the life of the rich and famous in mixed media art, it seems as though this artist has all the bases covered. From reclaimed materials and personal items to arrangement for creation of his pieces, Jason Mecier has created his own personal niche in the art world in the form of sunglasses and gum wrappers.