Martial Arts

Nowadays it is becoming more common to see examples of violent crime in newspapers and on television. Therefore, it is important that people are able to protect themselves. Martial arts offer a way to do this.The four most popular martial arts are Thai boxing, Tae kwondo, Kung Fu, and Karate. However, martial arts are not only a form of self defense, but also represent the history and culture of a country.

Thai boxing originated in Thailand during the Sukhothai Era between 1781 and 1951. It was spread in the Ayuthaya Era by Nai khanomtom, who was a famous Thai boxer. In 1996 Olympic Games in USA, Somluck Kumsing was the gold medalist. Now, Phanom Yeeram is famous for Thai martial arts film but he was not famous when he was a boxer. In a fight, Muay Thai allows the competitors to use foot, knee, elbow and fist. Before a competition, a boxer must 'wai kru' (pay respect to his coach) and 'ram muay' (dance to show boxing moves). Muay Thai has 5 rounds and each round takes about 3 minutes and there is 2-minute break between rounds. There are at least 3 referees for a Muay Thai competition. The score is usually given after each round. Muay Thai can also be used for self defense.

Tae kwondo is a Korean martial art. It is a way of kicking and striking. It was founded over 2000 years ago but only popularized in the 1950's by General Choi Hong Hi. Song Kook Dee was the first Tae Kwondo expert. Competitions consist of 3 rounds of non-stop contact with a rest between rounds. Junior and senior black belt competitors fight for 2 minute rounds with a 30 second break. kicks to the head score 2 points, while kicks to the body score 1 point. In event of a tie at the end of three rounds, a fourth "sudden death" overtime round will be held to determine the winner after a 30 second rest period. In the year 2000, Tae kwondo became an Olympic sport.

Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art developed from the earliest forms of martial arts introduced by Huangdi, the yellow emperor, around 2700 BC. Kung Fu is a philosophy suggesting deeper meaning. The following three elements must be present: motivation, self-discipline, and time. Strong, flexible muscles, management of the breath, and proper body mechanics are important for basic Kung Fu movements. Basics training involves simple movements that are performed repeatedly, such as stretching, stance work, conditioning, meditation and basic kicking and punching techniques. There are no rules in Kunng Fu because there no competitions, only shows. Professional players is Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li. There is no champion because there don't have competition.

Karate is Japanese martial arts developed from the Kung Fu which was very popular in Japan. Karate is mean "Empty Hand". In 14Th century, Daruma is the first person to start playing karate. He was a monk of Japan but practiced Karate at Saolin temple in China. The first public demonstration of karate in Japan was in 1917 by Gichin Funakoshi, at the Butoku-den in Kyoto. Karate can be divided into many divisions including gender, age, and weight. In Karate competition, there are 5 people needed for a game to take place including a designated referee, an observer, a secretary, a timekeeper, and a medic.The well known sport player of Karate was Christophe Pinna. He helped France to win championship in World Karate Federation tournaments in 1994 and 1996. In the present, Karate is not included in the Olympic yet but later in the future, it will be in the Olympic.

In conclusion, the world has many Martial arts and the most popular are Thai boxing, Tae kwondo, Kung Fu, and Karate. All martial arts are Asian, representing the history and culture of their country of origin. Everybody knows martial arts help people protect themselves. We should use martial arts intelligently, not just to harm another people. We should preserve the

Utopia

Utopia is a perfect world. All people want to live in the world. Everyone can live in peace without worrying about food, water and employment because everything is under control. There would be no fear, pain or war. Population and all jobs are under control.

To begin with, the advantages of a controlled society are population control. All people can be taken care of and there is a job for everyone. There is enough food for all. Secondly, jobs are assigned to people. They will also be happier because they do not know what is abnormal. When people see something out of normalcy, prejudice can occur.

On the other hand, Utopia also has disadvantages. To start with, the people do not have freedom, even in their own families. There is no choice for a job that they like.

All in all, Utopia society has both advantages and disadvantages. However, I do not want to live in society that is like Utopia.

Euthanasia should be legalized

The Giver Euthanasia Essay/Ms. sue

Euthanasia should be legalized

By Neung

Euthanasia is mercy killing. Now people around the world are talking about euthanasia. Someone once said, “Euthanasia is end of suffering.” Euthanasia may sound like a murder because it is killing people but euthanasia has advantages. First, it can end suffering. Secondly, it can help families to save money and lastly, any human should have a choice to live or die.

To begin with, euthanasia can end great suffering. When someone has deadly disease, he/she will endure pain and suffer so much day in and day out. Diseases such as cancer and HIV can never be cured. In such cases, suffering can be stopped through euthanasia. Euthanasia is the best way to help sick patients. This is merciful killing.

Moreover, euthanasia can help to save family’s money, especially poor families. Instead of spending money on the sick family members, they can save money for the children’s study, work, and livelihood. When someone is hospitalized for a long time, the family must pay a lot of money to the hospital for treatments. If they take a loan from another people or the bank, it is a big burden for the family in the long run. Therefore, euthanasia can end suffering for the sick person and at the same time help the family to end financial problems.

Finally, human should have a choice to live or die. If he/she has great suffering from diseases that can never be cured, they should be able to end their suffering. After all, it is their life!

In conclusion, euthanasia is the helper of patients to end pain and suffering. Euthanasia can help families to save money in case of prolonged illness and lastly, life belongs to a person so it is up to him or her to live or die!

Drive@ school

How do you come to school ? Some people come to school by bus, some by van and others by car. If student come to school by car, it is important that they have a driver. In my opinion, student should not drive to school by themselves.

First of all, it contributes to global warming. When we driving, cars release carbon into the air. Which increases the greehouse effect. We should share car with another people for reduce carbon in the air. May be you can take school bus because it reduce greehouse effect.

It is dangerous also, unually teenagers are impatient. When they rush to class they will drive too fast. It can cause accidents. When accidents occur they get injured and can't go to school. This wastes study time and put burden on parents. Students do not have enough responsibility to drive sensibly.

Finally, students can not drive to school because it is against the law. Most students are too young to drive. Thai law students that student must be 20 years old because they can drive. Therefore, student can't have driving license.

Some people say driving to school can money. But this is not true because if you drive to school you must buy a new car. And now in the world gas and oil are very expensive. And then if you buy a new car you must pay for insurance and road tax. All in all does not save money . If you want to save money you should come to school by school bus.

Students should not drive to school. Driving cars to school is dangerous and against the law. If many students drive to school it will increase global warming. Driving to school works out more expensive because you must buy a new car, insurance, road tax, and oil or gas. Schools should alert students and their parents of the dangers of driving to school before serious accidents occur.

Student should not drive to school

Today I worte about student should not drive to school in Mr. Paul class.

1. It contributes to global warming.
- sharing a car.
- reduce air pollution.
- reduce greehouse effect.
- school bus.

2. It is dangerous.
- young people is impatient.
- student rush to class.
- cause of accident.
- young not responsible.

3. It is against the law.
- don't have driving license.
- student so young.
- must be 20 to drive.
- they many the student can't follow.

4. Driving to school saves money.
- the gas is expensive.
- buy a new car.
- insurance.
- school bus can save than driving by youself.

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Persuasive Paragragh

Two days' ago, Sook and I wrote a persuasive paragraph about notebook. Here it is:

You should buy a notebook start with I must use it everyday when I study. I use it for search information from internet and I send my homework with internet. All in all it carry easy. I can put it in my bag. I can use it everywhere because it is my bag and it make me good student.

That's all of day

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