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"The Art of Hojo Undo: Power Training For Traditional Karate" by Michael Clarke is an interesting and informative book on 'supplementary training' to develop power in one's karate techniques. Besides teaching the classical training methods, this book also details how to construct and use the training tools that have been used to develop power in traditional karate from 'old' Okinawa.

There is a short introduction that puts hojo undo, or supplementary training, into context with the history of karate and how the training is designed to push your limits. The book then goes on to explore preparation exercises. These are basic warm up exercises that you see many martial artists performing before class or training. The exercises are described well and illustrated with drawings. Japanese terms are used for many positions and movements.

The author divides the tools used in the book into two groups, those that are gripped and picked up and those that involve various degrees of impact. Chapter three focuses on lifting tools. The first tool discussed is a Makiagi. It's basically a stick with a rope attached and a weight on the end of the rope. Directions with diagrams are shown to assit you in building your own, and a couple of exercises are shown. Next are Chiishi, or strength stones. This is basically a stick with a weight attached at one end. The double handle chiishi has the weight in the middle. Various exercises are shown as well as instructions on making your own chiishi.

Nigiri Gami (gripping jars). Tan (barbell), Ishisashi (stone lock), kongoken (long iron ring), and the tetsu geta (iron sandal) are the other lifting tools that are shown how to be made and used.

I enjoyed the old photographs that showed these tools being used years ago. I also like that Clarke is keeping the history of this training alive with this book. However, I do believe there have been advances in training methods and tools that can help today's athlete achieve greater results than those of yesteryear. It can be motivating and give a person a sense of historic value to train like they did many years ago. And any training is better than no training. However, I also believe in taking advantage of modern equipment and training methods. With that said, adding some of this kind of training in one's routine could add variety and help with plateaus.

The fourth chapter focuses on impact tools. There were instructions on how to construct a makiwara with various training exercises. This is probably the most well known of the older impact tools. Other training tools include the tou (bamboo bundle), jari bako (sand box), ude kitae (pounding post), and the kakite bikei (blocking post). I again enjoyed the older photographs of these training tools and methods. Clarke provides good instruction and for the karate practitioner who wants to toughen up like they did in the older days, this book shows you how.

Speaking of toughening up, chapter five contains body conditioning exercises that have been used for many years to toughen up with a training partner without tools. This short chapter provides instruction on performing such drills. Chapter six continues with some auxiliary exercises without tools. I bet you have done some of these in your martial art class. The last two short chapters show a few other tools and methods and a few comments on hojo undo from two Okinawan karate masters.

As someone who enjoys studying the history of martial arts, I found this book extremely interesting regarding the traditional training tools and methods from Okinawan karate. For anyone who wants to better understand traditional training, this book has tremendous value. As someone who also trains to better myself as well as remain strong and healthy, I agree with Clarke that hojo undo allows those who train this way better understand themselves and their own pursuit of budo. I believe the older training methods can be incorporated along with modern methods of training to achieve one's desired training results. This is a very good addition to anyone's martial art library, and a must for those that study traditional karate.

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How To Use Power Tools Safely

Craig is a skilled and experienced woodworker. It's more than a hobby for him, it's his passion. And sometimes our passions get the best of us. Like that Saturday when Craig wanted to make one more cut near the end of a long day.

In a moment of rare inattention, the saw blade snagged in the wood and his hand flew toward the blade. Thanks to a skilled surgeon, Craig did not lose part of his thumb that day.

They say to let the tools do the work, but tools can't do the thinking, too. Craig learned an important lesson. Now he turns off the machines and doesn't overdo it.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 100,000 people each year suffer injuries that require emergency room treatment from using home power tools.

The table saw is involved in more serious injuries than any other woodworking device. Most table saw injuries occur during ripping operations.

Proper Preparation

* Take the time to read all instructions on the proper use of your power tools. If you don't use a tool frequently, review the safety instructions before each use. Follow the maintenance schedule suggested by the manufacturer.

* Plan power tool projects. Think through the moves your hands will make before you make them.

* Select the proper tool for the job, and only use the accessories built specifically for that tool.

* Do not force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Makeshift tools can cause accidents.

* Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working condition.

* Allow ample space in the workshop to work safely.

* Keep the area free of clutter.

* Keep the area well lighted. Eliminate all shadows.

* Keep children and onlookers out of your work area.

* Wear safety apparel, including goggles or safety glasses with side shields. Never wear loose clothing or jewelry around power equipment. Use gloves that are job-rated for the kind of work you are doing.

* Clean your hands before using tools to prevent slippage.

* Never work when you tired, distracted, or angry.

* If your hands are sore, arthritic or injured, don't use power tools.

* Don't use any tool that is worn or broken.

* Keep your workshop well ventilated.

* Keep idle tools stored and out of the reach of children.

In The Heat Of The Action

* Avoid overconfidence or repetitious operations that lull you into carelessness. Periodically pause and refocus.

* Maintain good balance and footing. Don't overreach, or reach over or behind a moving saw blade.

* Do not force tools. Let them do the work.

* When cutting, use sticks or blocks to keep your hands away from moving blades.

* Use clamps and vises to secure the object you're working on.

* Do not touch a bit or blade after cutting or drilling. They can be painfully hot.

* Do not try to catch falling objects. The sudden movement can disrupt your safety equilibrium.

* Never leave a machine with the motor "coasting."

* Never hurry a job.

* Promptly sweep up all sawdust.

* Don't smoke or drink alcohol when working.

Respect The Power

* Always use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

* Ground all your power tools, unless they are clearly marked "double insulated."

* Do not use power tools in wet or damp places. Rubber-soled shoes and heavy rubber mats are good precautions in any conditions.

* Don't use tools with damaged cords or improper extension cords.

* Never carry a portable tool by its cord or yank the tool or extension cords from the receptacle.

* Be certain the switch is on "OFF" when plugging in a tool. Do not carry a plugged-in tool with your finger on the switch.

* Unplug tools when they are not in use, or when you are adjusting them or installing accessories.

About the Author

John Myre is the author of the award-winning book, Live Safely in a Dangerous World, and the publisher of the Safety Times Reproducible Articles..

Is power being used on the following products?

I have phone chargers and laptop chargers and im wondering if they are using any electricity. The laptop charger has a led light so i think it must use power. But phone chargers plugged in with out charging a phone? And also my stero system is on standby with an led but is that using electricity also ?

A transformer uses power whether the load it's providing to is on or not. Multiply the input voltage by the input current and this is the power consumed. Power to load is drawn from the secondary winding.

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