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Japan Facts [Part-1]

 Hello everyone !!!   The Concept of Kaizen : # The methodology includes making small changes and improvements and monitoring results, then adjusting accordingly. # The cycle of Kaizen activity can be defined as :-- Plan → Do → Check → Act. # The 2 approaches :-- a) Flow Kaizen :-- It is oriented towards flow of materials and information, and is often identified with reorganization of an entire production area. b) Process Kaizen :-- It means improvement of individual workstands. It is used to focus workers on continuous small improvements. Operators mostly look for small ideas which can be implemented on the same day. The 5-S Methodology : (Concept) 1. Sort ( Siri ) Eliminate obstacles Reduce chances of being disturbed with unnecessary items Prevent accumulation of unnecessary items. 2. Set in order ( Seiton ) Arrange for easy selection Ensure FIFO basis Easy mechanism to find and pick-up Workflow should be smooth and easy These works should be done on regular basis. 3. S...

Self Defense and Combative Strategies

 Hello Everyone !!!   The 4 Tips to Defending against Weapons : Avoid the conflict - flee. Avoid the conflict - use words, street smarts, guile to diffuse the situation Better the odds - grab a weapon or improvise a weapon Train, train, train. The 5 Factors of Strength of a Fighter : Speed  Technique Strength Composure Intelligence The 6 Realistic Combat Arts : Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boxing Judo Muay Thai  Sambo Wrestling The 6 Essential Elements of Self Defense Training : Striking Grappling Communication Awareness Decision-making Tactical considerations Combat Umbrella : 19-23" long umbrella suitable for adults Hickory wood crooked handle best. In 1769, the umbrellas in Paris were made of oiled green silk, etched with a unique serial number. The 3 types of operating mechanisms - manually operated, spring-loaded auto-umbrellas opening with button. They can be used to strike, trip, lock, choke, protection against Sun UV rays, rain and chemical sprays. Combat Baton ...

The Canadian Combato (Manual Excerpts)

 Hello Everyone !!! Combato is a self defense system created by W.J. Underwood of Canada in 1945. The Core Principles : Balance Leverage Diversion Features of the Combative System : a) The body has 13 pressure points to strike. b) Physical :-- Trains to adapt according to natural movements of body, prompt action, speed and smoothness of movement and full development of muscles. c) Mental :-- Trains mind to be calm, don't meet force with force, rhythm and coordination of movements, develops the traits of observation, watchfulness, power of judgement, imaginative enterprise, quick decision. Thanks for Reading !!!

The Brahmin Varna

 Hello Everyone !!! Brahmin are a varna (class) in Hinduism. They specialised as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari), teachers (acharya or guru), ayurvedic physicians and protectors of sacred learning across generations. The 2 Regional Groups : I) Pancha-Gauda :-- (North India) Saryupareen, Kanyakubja, Maithil, Saraswat, Utkala. II) Pancha-Dravida :-- (South India) Brahmins from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu. The 9 Rules of Conduct : ( Dharmasutra, 8-9)   Be always truthful Conduct as an Aryan Teach your art only to the virtuous men Follow rules of ritual purification Study Vedas with delight Never hurt any living creature Be gentle but steadfast Self-control Be kind The 4 Virtues : ( Baudhayana Dharmasutra) Charity Modesty No anger No arrogance The 7 Virtues : ( by Sage Bhrigu) Truth Gifts Non-violence Compassion Shame Benevolence Penance The 8 Virtues : ( Dharmasutra 9.24-25) Compassion Patience Lack of envy Purification Tranquility Au...

The Gaucho Culture

 Hello Everyone !!! The Gaucho culture was a type of cowboy culture of South America, which existed from 1501-1801 The typical outfit includes a poncho (doubled as a saddle blanket, as sleeping gear), a Facon knife and a Rebenque (leather whip) . The main components of a Gaucho life are related to rural life of plain, horse, guitar and mate. The Gaucho Virtues :  Solidarity Loyalty Hospitality Courage The rural Gaucho culture consists of horse, leather, guitar, loneliness, housing, family etc. Thanks for Reading !!!

All-In Fighting Book Excerpts

  Hello Everyone !!! All-In Fighting is a book written by W.E. Fairbairn, a British Royal Marine and police officer, in 1942. 1. Blows : Edge of the hand, chin-jab, bot kick (side kick), boot defense, Bronco Kick, knee strike, cupped-hand strike. If attacking with a stick/ cane, the killing vital spots are - Chin, Adam's apple. 2. Knife-attack : Vital spots to strike are - Wrist, lower bicep, cartoid artery, sub-clavian artery, heart, belly. 3. The Smatchet : Length - 16.5" Close-in blow spots - Belly stab, sabre-cut to right low of neck, cut to left-low of neck, chin-uppercut with pommel, pommel hammer-blow to face. Attacking blows - Sabre-cut to left/right wrist, sabre-cut to left/right arm.   Thanks for Reading !!!

The Divine Comedy

 Hello Everyone !!! The Divine Comedy is a long Italian narrative poem by poet, writer and philosopher Dante Alighieri, written in 1320. It has 3 parts with 9 circles in each : 1. Inferno :-- Limbo Lust Gluttony Greed  Anger Heresy Violence Fraud Treachery 2. Purgatory :-- Stubbornness  Repentance Pride Envy Wrath Sloth Avarice Gluttony Lust 3. Paradise :-- Moon (fortitude) Mercury (justice) Venus (temperance) Sun (prudence) Mars (fortitude) Jupiter (justice) Saturn (temperance) Fixed stars (faith, hope, love) Primum mobile (9 angels) # The 9 Angels - Seraphim, Cherubim, Ophanim, Dominions, Virtues, Authorities, Rulers, Archangels, Angels. Thanks for Reading !!!