All Aboard for (law) the Party
No commentsBy Phillip Conrad
The words “party boating” conjure up images of wild on board antics with alcohol abounding and beautiful ladies dancing in skimpy bikinis. Come on, you know that’s what you were thinking about! The reality is that party boating is a lot of that, but it truly is so much more.
We need to begin this article by stressing that if you are captaining a water craft, you should keep your alcohol consumption to a minimum. Boating while intoxicated is a serious issue, and you risk injury and even death to you as well as your fellow partiers. A boat is just as dangerous as a car - even more so - because you have the added factor of choppy waters instead of stable roads. Boat responsibly and drink less.
Party boating is a great way to connect with friends in a way that helps everyone have fun. Generally, the best party boating is done on a pontoon boat or a yacht. Pontoon boats are more affordable for the everyday Joe, but if you’re lucky enough to have a yacht - party away!
The best elements of great party boating are lots of food and drink. Of course, you’ll have to have the room which is why a big pontoon boat that can accommodate a lot of people and a lot of food with ease. Make up a few hors d’ouevres like chicken wings, chips and dip, and a cheese platter and lay them out on a table on board.
You’ll want to have lots of coolers on hand to hold your beverages. It’s a good idea to keep things simple since you’re going to be on the water. Bringing along tons of mixers for drinks just isn’t practical, so keep it to aluminum cans for beer and soda and wine coolers for those non-beer drinkers.
No party is complete without music and when you are party boating, the situation is no different. If your boat doesn’t have its own stereo system, bring along a portable stereo and have plenty of batteries on hand. Have a variety of music available to meet the needs of your fellow partiers and let the music play!
Be sure you have life jackets for everyone on board, and make sure that no one does anything stupid. One of the cardinal rules of party boating is no drunken skiing or tubing and definitely no drunken swimming. Keep an eye on your guests and keep them safe.
Owning a boat is a wonderful advantage when you want to party boat, but there are ways that you can go party boating and have a blast without causing any problems for anyone else. Remember to be mindful of your fellow boaters and stay safe. And then, let the good times roll!
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Submission Wrestling in Mixed Martial Arts
By Jan Hartman
Submission wrestling is not that different from other martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo or Sambo. This is because you get to use the same techniques when you fight an opponent using non-lethal force to make them submit.
When we say non-lethal force in submission wrestling, this means taking the opponent down through holds, pins or locks without strikes or kicks.
Most people who get into submission wrestling do it for one of three things. This is to stay fit, know how to defend oneself or compete. In fact a lot of people decide to enter a tournament not only within the submission wrestling organization but also mixed martial arts competitions like the UFC.
Submission wrestling is an amateur sport that is governed by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles or FILA. Although this is not yet considered an Olympic event, its other disciplines namely Greco-Roman and Freestyle are. In the US, the biggest organization is the North American Grappling Association or NAGA.
Submission wrestling can only get you so far when you compete in mixed martial arts because you are fighting others who are familiar with other martial arts styles. So you will know what to expect when you encounter them, it is best to learn the other styles as well or at least be familiar with them.
That means training in a gym. Given that submission wrestling is very popular, it won’t be that hard to find one that can provide you with the right program that suit your needs. Here, you will learn not only proper technique but also the confidence to push yourself beyond your limits. This will also give you the opportunity to interact with other fighters and spar with them. Remember that this is only for training so limit the amount of effort you use to prevent any injuries.
In mixed martial arts competitions, both fighters start by standing and facing one another. You then get close and use what you know as a wrestler. Don’t expect that your opponent will just give in to whatever you throw. He will also execute some counter moves as well and even punch or kick you.
To close the gap, you have to protect your face and move to a certain position that will stop those punches or kicks from happening. For that, you can use your lock, hold or pin techniques and then wait for that person to submit.
Your only weapon in submission wrestling is your body and how you maintain it will determine how well you will perform in the ring. This is why you have to watch your diet, exercise regularly and get proper rest.
If possible, join training camps and watch instructional videos because new techniques are made everyday and old ones that are still in use are just as effective as they were before. You have to learn to make changes immediately if things are not working because this could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Do you think you can take submission wrestling and win in a mixed martial arts competition? The only one who can answer that is you. Other people have done so and if you want your name to be among the champions, you have to work hard.
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