By William Pehush of The Self Defense Company The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is a historical reenactment group, which recreates pre-17th century Western European history, and every summer they go to war. For 17 days full contact sport martial arts are taken to a higher level as armies numbering in the thousands clash in the fields of Pennsylvania for honor and glory. The combat SCA members engage in is a fierce mix of combat sport and cultural fighting and it teaches the fundamentals of medieval warfare. Using special weapons and armor similar to what the military uses in ...

You are not actually up and surfing unless you can pop up and stand on the board while it is on a wave. The act of popping up is a very scary endeavor at first, yet it is the key to surfing success. Getting the hang of this vital surfing move really is just a matter of practice. Practice, practice, practice. Most beginners find that practicing a pop-up on the beach helps tremendously before trying it in the water. Learning this skill is good exercise and builds muscle and strength. When you are starting out, it is a great idea to practice popping up on a surface that’s stable and flat. A...

Choosing the best running shoes can be a daunting task with so many options and models to choose from. However, it is of great importance to wear the correct running shoes for you based on your needs as well as the specific shape and symmetry of your feet. Our feet and the type of shoes we wear can adversely affect other aspects of our health. But by knowing a few important features and facts on how to choose the right running shoes, you'll be able to make an informed decision and enjoy more comfort as well as better health. Choose a Running Shoe First, it really should go without sa...

When you have to find a gift for a golfer, are you lacking in gift ideas? As there are so many options, it shouldn't be too difficult to come up with the ideal gift. By taking into consideration the personality of the golfer and their tastes you should be able to tell what they would like to receive. To help you further, here are my top 4 ideas for golf gifts. Golf Gifts That Are Practical The best golf gifts that you can buy are practical ones. All you have to do is check to see which brand and type of golf balls the golfer uses. You could then either buy a dozen of those golf balls...

Can John Daly be Saved? Written by Greg Shaw, co-owner of Tattoo Golf 3-13-08 It's no secret John Daly's game has fallen far from it's peak in the 90's and his personal life has always been a disaster but it seems things are taking a turn for the worse - if that's at all humanly possible! He finally seemed took steps toward getting his game back on track by hiring coach-to-to-golf-stars Butch Harmon but no sooner than it began, it ended with Harmon severing ties due to Daly's fondness for the booze. Harmon very publicly gave specific reasons for the split citing Daly's drinking seve...

The Spaniard Miguel Indurain, five-time Tour de France winner has made public his sadness in regards to the way in which Jan Ullrich retired from competitive cycling. Cyclist Jan Ullrich announced his retirement from professional cycling, eight months after his career was set on hold by a doping investigation. After his Tour win back in 1997, Ullrich was not able to fully recover his potential and was worn out by numerous attempts trying to catch up with Armstrong, to whom he finished second in many occasions 2000, 2001, 2003, and third in 2005. Before the Armstrong era, some p...

Tar Heels - 9 vs. Fighting Irish Notre Dame rides into Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a large chip on their Irish shoulder. The Irish have started a season with only one loss in five games 27 times before 2008 and each time they reached this feat, they were ranked. The 4-1 Fighting Irish are still unranked which is causing some to raise their eyebrows. One can only look at Notre Dame’s schedule thus far to cause the eyebrow to fall into line. With the exception of the sub-.500 Michigan Wolverines, the Irish have failed to have a dominating performance this season. Besides M...

Lake Havasu, the lake is located between California and Arizona, can be found along the Colorado River behind the Parker Dam which was built between 1934 and 1938. The lake is 648,000 acres wide. It has been built primarily as a pumping station for two aqueducts, but later on was known to be a recreational lake where you can go boating and fishing and over 3.5 million people visit a year. Since Lake Havasu has been known for boating and fishing, a lot of fishing tournaments are held every year, focusing on bass and stripers. Aside from those two main of fishes that you can catch, other ...

Camping for many families is about more than just pitching the tent and cooking food over an open fire. Camping is a chance to meet new people, explore nature, and discover new hobbies together. Families can enjoy spending time together by gathering wood, hiking, going to the lake, fishing and/or hunting. Depending on what you and you family like to do, there are many campgrounds that offer activities for everyone in the family. Before you make reservations at a campground, you should find out the types of activities that you and your family would like to do together while on vacation. ...

For Vancouver Canucks fans, the holidays are about many things and among them, is the exciting Canucks Superskills Competition. The McDonalds-sponsored annual local event, features real Vancouver Canucks players and sixteen minor leaguers showcasing their talents on the ice, in five exciting hockey competitions, including: hardest shot, fastest skater, accuracy shooting, breakaway relay and puck control relay. This year’s contest will feature all of your favorite Canucks from the 2008-09 NHL regular season and proceeds will go to the Canucks for Kids Fund, the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund, R...