Posts by Rebecca Doyle2

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Best online payment cards? in Banking, Insurance & Loans · Aug 23, 2010

Elvis Presley to everyone for all the helpful responses! 🙂

I decided to head over to Citigroup to pick up a Visa prepaid card.

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Best online payment cards? in Banking, Insurance & Loans · Jul 28, 2010

I am looking to make various online purchases from retailers such as Amazon, and for that purpose, I find myself in need of a credit card. Where might one go to obtain a Student credit card that would facilitate these kinds of transactions?

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General Chat & Info Board in Martial Arts & Combat Sports · Feb 2, 2009

placidbison20 said:That’s basically the attitude of a cat with its claws out (gyakute), where the blade emerges from the base of the hand rather than the side where the thumb sits.
Based on that, you could say such a mindset exists...

So, you're saying it's possible to hold the sword so that the blade actually peeks out behind your back while the handle stays in front?

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General Chat & Info Board in Martial Arts & Combat Sports · Feb 2, 2009

I believe this video offers a much clearer explanation of the matter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYp1as3liIE

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General Chat & Info Board in Martial Arts & Combat Sports · Feb 2, 2009

placidbison20 said:You’re going to need to explain that a bit better or maybe just post a picture of what you mean.

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General Chat & Info Board in Martial Arts & Combat Sports · Feb 1, 2009

Is there any legitimate Japanese martial art that teaches holding a sword with the handle facing outward and the blade positioned behind you—either tucked against your back or trailing behind your body? If such a technique exists, I would be interested to know which specific discipline utilizes it.

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