by michael February 23, 2005
by Michael April 09, 2005
by michael September 27, 2004
A Filipino martial art focusing on bare-handed techniques as well as fighting with weapons, especially sticks and knives. Kali is often called Escrima (Fencing) or Arnis (a name given by the Spanish to the decorations on the weapons). Kali places a great emphasis on wrist strength, dodging, mobility and smooth flow. Other main aspects are the implementation of articular levers and the study of the human body's pressure points. It is a very effective fighting style, using every part of the body as a weapon and ditching flashy techniques in favor of quicker, more straightforward ones which can provide fast kills.
by Michael November 25, 2003
The amount of cubic inches one ounce of down occupies. The warmer the down, and the greater the fill power, the more space it will occupy. A fill power of 700 indicates that one ounce of down feathers will occupy at least 700 cubic inches.
by michael November 11, 2003
by Michael August 11, 2004
by Michael April 23, 2005