There are 6 basic pins used in Judo in order to control your opponent on the ground. These techniques are called Osaekomi Waza. In a Judo competition you can pin your opponent for 20-25 seconds in order to win the fight. The 6 basics hold downs in Judo are

– Kesa Gatame

– Kuzure Kesa Gatame

– Mune Gatame

– Tate Shiho Gatame

– Ushiro Kesa Gatame

– Kami Shiho Gatame

If you can get very good at controlling your opponent when you are on top you will have a really good chance of not only winning the match, but also going for a submission such as an arm bar or strangle.

Kesa Gatame (Scarf Hold)

Kesa Gatame is a position you find yourself in after throwing your opponent with forward techniques, for example throws such as Harai Goshi, Uchimata and Koshi Guruma. In the scarf hold, your arm is wrapped under your opponents head, and your left armpit should control your opponents arm with your left hand clasping their elbow. Your legs should be splayed like the picture above. This will stop your back leg from getting wrapped by your opponents’ leg, while your other leg is set up as a post in case your opponent tries to bridge and roll you. Your head should not be too far back, or too far forward. If your head is too far back, it will be hooked by your opponents’ leg in an attempt to escape. If your head is too far forward, you may give away too much weight in that direction and be swept.

Kuzure Kesa Gatame (Broken Scarf Hold)

Kuzure Kesa Gatame is a position you may end up in if you have just thrown your opponent. In this position your right arm has under hooked your opponents’ right arm and your right hand will rest on your opponents’ right shoulder. This hand is used to post if your opponent bucks that direction. Your left armpit should control your opponents arm with your left hand clasping their elbow.

Your legs should be splayed like the picture below in a way to stop your back leg getting wrapped by your opponents’ leg and your other leg is designed as a post if your opponent tries to bridge and roll you.

Your head should be neutral. This is due to the fact that if your head is too far back it will be hooked by your opponents’ leg in an attempt to escape and if your head is too far forward you may give away too much weight in that direction and be swept.

Mune Gatame (Side Control)

Mune Gatame is one of the main position in any sort of grappling. The arm underneath your opponents head is designed to control the head. Your shoulder should control your opponents chin and make sure that it is pointing in the opposite direction. This will make your opponents’ job of pulling guard a lot more difficult.

Your right arm shoulder be under hooking your opponents’ right arm to prevent that shoulder getting off the mat and turning towards you. Your chest should be on the side of your opponents ribs. Not on top of theirs as the sternum is your opponents’ strongest part and won’t have any impact on their breathing. By having your chest on the side of the chest will impair your opponents breathing when in competition.

Your knees should be blocking your opponents’ hip to prevent them from pulling guard. If you must move your knee from blocking the hip replace it first with a hand before removing it from blocking. This will further control your opponents guard pulling attempts. If your knee is not there, replace it with your right hand.

Tate Shiho Gatame (Mount)

Tate Shiho Gatame is one of the best positions to get into when grappling on the ground, and is regarded as a position of dominance. While in mount your knees should be tight against your opponents’ hips, and you can even control the position further by wrapping your feet around your opponents’ legs. Your hands should be posting on the ground, on either side of your opponents head to stop them bridging and rolling. Be sure not to wrap your opponents head, as this means you have given up a base and you may be swept.

One of the advantages of being in Tate Shiho Gatame is that your opponent can feel claustrophobic, and can fatigue quite quickly as all of your weight is on them. You can use this to make your opponent feel dominated, and to make them give up an arm or their back long enough for you to capture a rear naked choke.

Ushiro Kesa Gatame (Reverse Scarf Hold)

Ushiro Kesa Gatame is a position you will find yourself in if you are looking at advancing position to Tate Shiho Gatame from Mune Gatame. My left elbow is squeezing my opponents head to my left hip. Controlling your opponents head will restrict their defensive movements. My right arm is controlling my opponents’ right arm, and my left knee is blocking my opponents’ hip to stop any guard pulling attempts.

Kami Shiho Gatame (North/South)

Kami Shiho Gatame is a very tough position to escape from. When in Kami Shiho Gatame, both of your arms are underneath your opponents arms, with your opponents’ head being controlled by your hips driving into it. You may either be on your knees when in Kami Shiho Gatame, or sprawled onto your stomach. In each position, controlling your opponents head is critical to holding position.

Growing longer hair can be a daunting task to take on. Your hair breaks, and shred and you believe that your hair is not growing. Well now its time to realize the truth: that is your hair can grow and in fact is growing right now.

Through my own personal journey of haircare, I have undergone a lot of torment with my hair. But finally I found the method that works best for me and will work for you too. Here are some tips that I have found throughout my hair journey. A list of my faults and errors in taking care of my own hair that will work for you too.

ANYONE can get long hair. And I guarantee with these tips, you will reach your goal. By learning how to properly take care of your hair, you can grow your hair to its maximum length. Here are some tips:

Take vitamin- Vitamins like Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, and so forth help speed up hair growth. The nutrients that are delivering to each hairstrand produces healthier hair.

MSM, is one of the popular choice for growing your hair out. Its natural occurring sulfur, is be used to lengthen your hair growth cycle.

Wear your hair in bun – Wearing your hair in protective styles will help it grow and retain length. When the ends are in contact with air, it can dry out the ends causing your hair to become damaged and prone to breakage easily. Some protective styles include buns, braids, curls etc.

Moisturize daily- Hair constantly craves moisture and must to be moisturized daily to prevent the occurrence of dryness which leads to breakage. If you want your tresses to grow longer, you need to always apply a water-based moisturizer to your hair.

When choosing a moisturizer, you must avoid at all the products that include:

– Mineral Oil

– Sulfate

– Petroleum

These ingredients seal the moisture out of the hair and robs your beautiful locks from getting moisture. Although the product claims to “moisturize” you should read the label before purchasing.

Wear satin scarf at night – Wrapping your hair in a satin scarf at night will dramatically improve your hair condition. The satin scarf will prevent the oils from your hair to soak into the cotton in your pillow case. Also the friction between your hair and the cotton can cause your hair to shed.

If you like being fashionable and like to buy accessories that make you stand out then you have a lot of options available with you. These days there are many men fashion accessories like ties, cuff links, shoes, scarves etc., which can be worn with your casual outfits and can make you look casual and trendy at the same time.

When it comes to attending casual occasions, it is advisable to opt for casual shirts that may look apt for the occasions. These can be worn over your jeans or trousers and can be teamed with men’s necktie to give you the perfect casual look. Polo shirts are also popular as casual wear and are worn for clubbing and for playing golf and other sports as well. So if you need casual wear then you can opt for polo shirts, button down shirts, jeans and trousers.

For casual evenings and picnics, khaki pants with loafers also work well and can give you the desired look. You have the option to team your casual wear with accessories like men’s ties or men’s necktie, designer silk scarves and other popular men fashion accessories.

If you are wearing a shirt for a casual occasion then you can team it with good men’s ties with stylish prints. Men’s necktie with bold prints can look great for such events and outings and can boost your fashion quotient. If you are fond of wearing men fashion accessories like scarves then you can team it up with your sweaters and jackets and wear them stylishly.

The silk scarves look great for casual occasions and are a good way to define your metro sexuality. You can wear them in different styles so that they look apt. You can either wear it in the classic way wherein you drape it around your neck and flip one end on one side or you can also opt for the Parisian knot which is a stylish way to wear your scarf. Thus wearing your designer scarf in stylish way can compliment your casual outfit and make you look fashionable as well.

Apart from men’s tie and scarves, you can also add other accessories like socks, stylish cuff links, and glass wear, watches which can complete your attire and make you look stylish. Other than buying good men fashion accessory for yourself, you can also gift them to your other male friends who would be happy to add them to their wardrobe.

Hijab primarily refers to head covering, veil or modest religious dressing used by Muslim women. Hijab is an Arabic word which means a cover or a curtain. In present times the term refers to an article of clothing used by women. The Quran has used this word to refer to a dividing curtain that provides privacy. The Holy Book instructed Muslims to address the wives of the Holy Prophet (SAW) from behind a hijab, hence giving the term the status of a curtain or a divider. The concept of hijab as an article of clothing developed later through fiqh and hadith.

The Quran has used other words synonymous to hijab such askhimar andjilbab. Muslim women must not reveal their beauty in public and must dress up modestly. According to the Quran they must “draw their khimar over their bosoms” and keep themselves covered. The concept of wearing hijab however, has evolved with time, and its importance, style and use varies according to the cultural variations in different parts of the world. In some parts of the world hijab retains its religious importance while in others people have restricted the practice of wearing hijab to a few selected situations. For instance, Hijab is strictly required for women in public in Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, in Turkey and France it is banned in educational institutions.

Muslim women must wear loose dresses that cover their body completely so that they do not draw sexual attention. They must cover their heads with a scarf, khimar or shaylah. Many scholars differ on how much of the clothing is required to fulfill the needs of hijab. Some agree at covering all parts of the body including face, hands and feet, others allow women to expose their face and hands while keeping the rest of the body covered. The laws for hijab are flexible for young girls as in many regions they must practice wearing it from puberty onwards.

There are different styles of hijab. Differences mainly are due to the differences of region and culture. Muslim women in the subcontinent, India and Pakistan, wear Burqa which is a two piece veil consisting of a head covering and a gown. Burqa is primarily black in colour but women use other colours to suit their taste and style. Women in that region also wear Niqaab – a veil covering head and face and falls down to bosom. Another kind of hijab is Abaya – an outer garment that covers women from head to toe and is usually made from black caftan. Abaya worn in the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East is often embroidered and bedazzled. Another two piece veil for women is Bushiyya – a well-fitting cap prepared from cotton with a tube-like scarf. Bukhnuk is another veil which is shaped like a raincoat but falls down to the bosom only. Its edges are often embroidered to look beautiful. Afghan Burqa covers women from head to toe and has a grille over the face to help women look through. Iranian traditional hijab is Chador – a large semicircle of full-length fabric to cover women from head to toe.

Like women, men are also advised to dress up modestly and keep their heads covered. Muslim men cover their heads with scarves or turbans. Kuffiyya or Ghutra is one such checkered head scarf. Taqiyah a crochet cap is also worn by many Arab men.

Modern trends have changed the approach of many men and women towards Hijab. Men dress up modestly and a majority of them refrain from covering their heads except for prayer times. Many women have taken up more trendy ways of observing hijab. Some do not wear traditional robes but cover just their head and face with nicely printed Shayla or scarf, others enjoy wearing embroidered and beautifully designed Abaya to the traditional black robe.

Wet felting is an enjoyable and exciting hobby. In less than 30 minutes you can turn a hand carded batt into a beautiful hat, scarf, bag or pair of gloves. However, one thing beginners may not be aware of is that not all wool is created equal. You have probably seen the term “microns” floating around when talking about wool, and any experienced wet felter knows that the key to creating a beautiful felted masterpiece is influenced greatly by the microns of the wool you use.

So just what are microns and why are they important for wet felting? A micron refers to the diameter of wool fibre. You will find that microns are used to measure not only wool but also alpaca fleece, so everything you learn today is applicable to wet felting both wool and alpaca fleece. So, a micron measures the width of a fibre from one side to the other, but what does this mean for a wet felter? A lower micron indicates the fibre is much finer. This means the wool is much softer and nicer to touch. A higher micron fibre is coarser and may feel a little rough when touched. So what does this all mean for a wet felting and why is it so important to keep in mind when creating felted products?

When it comes to wet felting, while it is true you can use almost any micron wool to felt with, you will find that wool with a higher micron or coarser feeling is restricted to things like bags or other items that do not come in constant contact with the skin. Finer or lower micron wool is softer to touch, and as a result it can be used to create a much wider range of felted products that come in contact with the skin. Can you imagine creating a beautiful scarf only to put it on and discover that it felt rough or a little itchy? How about creating a felted hat only to find out that it felt uncomfortable when wearing it? That is the difference between a low and high micron wool. A lower micron wool can be used to create a much wider range of finished felted products because it feels great and is nice to touch. When you are wet felting it is best to use wool that is around 19.5 microns. I personally would not go much higher or lower than this. Too low and the fibre is easily damaged because it is too fine. Anything over 23 microns is too high and just does not feel very nice.

Microns measure the fineness of wool. I strongly recommend anyone who is just starting out with wet felting stick to 19.5 micron wool. You will find that not only does it feel great when touched, but it can also be used to create just about everything you could ever imagine. It is perfect for items that come in constant contact with the skin, like scarves and gloves, but is also durable enough to be used when creating bags. I personally believe 19.5 micron wool is perfect for all wet felting creations.

Despite the bleakness that winter can sometimes exude, there are so many things that people love about the coldest season of the year. Snowflakes, being with the family by the fireplace, cozying up with a loved one – these are just some of the reasons why there are people who are endeared to winter. For some, though, they love this season because once again, they’ll be able to pull out those winter clothes from their closet.

For men who are into fashion, they also carefully choose the outfits they wear whenever they step out into the cold and in the snow. If you’re a guy who wants to look stylish even during the snowy season, here are tips you can follow to avoid committing winter fashion faux pas:

Don’t replace the classic winter hat – There are enterprising hat makers that can commit a terrible fashion crime of creating novelty hats that look atrocious. The major priority when getting a winter hat is functionality. You’re wearing one primarily for protecting your head from extreme cold and not to make your head a showcase for silly-looking headpieces. Stick to classic winter hats like fedoras, ski caps, bowlers, and newsboy hats.

Leather up – Battling the elements like snow can be best done by wearing clothes with synthetic fibers. And wearing a leather jacket is a no-brainer. What’s great about leather is it has the 2 essential Fs: fashionable and functional. If your budget allows you to purchase only one or two leather jackets, choose black for its color so it can be paired with anything you wear inside.

Wear your vest – During winter, you can wear your best by wearing your vest. These sleeveless pieces not only add extra protection against the cold, but can also be an excellent additional fashion piece to your overall getup.

Wear a scarf – A scarf is another piece that can both protect you from the cold as well as provide a good accent to your attire. The neck is one of the foremost areas in our body that releases heat. Containing that heat with a scarf can help keep your body warmer. Of course, you have to learn how to tie your scarf properly.

Boots to boot – Your getup for your trek in winter wonderland won’t be complete without a pair of boots. Don’t make the mistake of wearing those UGG boots, lest you elicit second long but awkward glances. There are plenty of pairs out there that can make you look all dressed up and with somewhere to go.

Winter fashion doesn’t have to be tricky. The key is to stick to the basics and not to go experimenting on pieces that will turn you from fab to drab.

As anyone will know who suffers from sensitive skin, trying to find clothing and accessories which won’t cause painful or unsightly irritation can be a challenge. Man-made fabrics themselves result in red, itchy rashes, but the chemicals used in the manufacturing process to color and create the printed designs on mass-produced items can also cause sometimes severe skin reactions. With a hand painted silk scarf, however, you can enjoy the maximum in comfort and be the envy of women everywhere as you sport a truly unique design.

Softer Than Cotton

As a natural fabric, cotton is frequently recommended as the material of choice for those with delicate or sensitive skin. Known for its cooling properties, it helps to reduce the potential for embarrassing and itchy heat rashes, but at the same time it tends to absorb moisture when in close contact with the skin as is commonly the case with scarves. In addition, it has a somewhat rough texture unless it is of the very thinnest and finest quality, which is not usually used in the production of scarves for women. Worn around the neck, cotton can chafe against the skin, which is one of the main reasons why silk was traditionally chosen for the manufacture of aviators’ scarves, to stop either the scarf itself or the collar of the aviator jacket from causing discomfort. The thicker cotton scarves which are sold in most department stores also have the disadvantage of looking and feeling bulky when knotted, whereas silk, which is much finer and softer, will tie neatly for a much more refined and elegant look.

Kinder Than Man-Made Fabrics

Man-made fabrics such as nylon and polyester can be a nightmare even for those who do not normally suffer from skin conditions. With a tendency to cause profuse sweating, moisture sits on the skin causing extreme discomfort. Women’s scarves made from silk, on the other hand, draw moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer both cool and dry. When worn around the waist or bust or as a sarong, nylon scarves which become damp will cling to the body – and often in all the wrong places. Even in the heat, however, silk will continue to drape across the contours of your figure, providing a much more flattering effect.

Hand Painted Versus Mass-Produced

In the mass-production process, color and design commonly involves the introduction of the use of harsh chemicals, even in the case of some of the designer scarves. While silk in itself has hypo-allergenic properties, the colors and dyes used to create the fabulous, unique designs are much gentler on the skin too, making for a much more comfortable wearing experience.

Softer on Aging Skin

The natural process of aging tends to have a drying effect on women’s skin in particular, something which can often cause rougher fabrics to feel uncomfortable. Being soft and light, however, silk not only feels gentler, but its ability to move easily against the skin means that it does not drag and cause unsightly wrinkling around the neck or other parts of the body.

When dressing up for a formal occasion, it is always good to pay extra attention to what you are wearing. Such events call for formal wear which should be immaculate and suits are preferred at such events. So if you are attending any formal event then you need to make sure that your clothes are fashionable and are apt for the event. You can use men fashion accessories like mens designer socks or luxury scarf that may compliment your wardrobe at such events.

Here are some fashion tips that can make you look great at such formal events.

The shirt that you choose to wear should not be loud and should instead be subtle and soft. White shirt is one of the safest choices but at the same time, a translucent white shirt can be totally wrong at such events. You can team it well with men fashion accessories like cufflinks or neckties. These add grace to your formal wardrobe and add a touch of elegance to it.

Another thing that should be kept in mind is that when you select your formal shirt, don’t opt for shirts with bold prints and instead you can opt for stripes that looks perfect. If you are not wearing a blazer then you can wear a luxury scarf with the shirt and make it look sophisticated.

The suit you choose for these events should be well fitted and should be of good quality fabric. A single breasted suit is a good option as it makes you look slim and elegant. If you want to be safe and don’t want to make a fashion faux pass then it is best to stick to colors like black, grey, navy blue, brown and beige. These colors are never out of fashion and look subtle enough.

In your blazer pocket you can add Men Fashion Accessories like pochette which would surely make you look graceful and stylish. Your clothes should fit you well and should be well ironed so that you may look impeccable.

One thing that is often ignored is your socks. When dressing up formally make sure that your shoes and socks matches your attire. These days stylish men’s designer socks are available which can be worn with formal wear and can add more grace to your wardrobe. A good time piece can complete your look and ensure that you look fashionable and elegant. Thus you can complete your formal look with accessories like men’s designer socks or luxury scarf and use other things as well.

Scarves – you gotta love them! They are one of the most functional accessories a person can have in the wardrobe. One of those can transform you in just seconds and can give you a few different looks! It does not have to be expensive. It does not have to be a designers name either. You can make even a plain shawl look fantastic and surprise your friends with your new look. These textile delights come in many forms – little skinny ones, long ones, wide ones, square ones, not to mention all the different fabrics they come in and all the wonderful patterns. Let us talk about the square shawl – it has so many advantages!

First of all you should bear in mind that even square neck wear can come in different sizes – there are small ones and large ones and they serve different purposes.

The small square scarves look great when they are silk and with a very colourful pattern, you can tie that little fellow around your neck and wear is with a shirt. You can also go with a cowboy look with this one, again wearing a shirt and it is going to look very chic, especially if you choose a plain colour shirt. Tie the scarf in two and tie it on the back, letting the triangle point in the front. You can wear this little square piece of fabric tied on your wrist, creating a very interesting vintage look, or fold it a few times and tie it around your spring or summer brimmed hat – it is going to bring colour and will definitely look very playful, especially when it matches your clothes. Small square shawls look great when you wear them on your head, they are just the right shape for that, you can let the triangle hanging in the back of your hear or tuck it in, forming a cap. A silk scarf will look very pretty.

The large ones can make you look very lady like. Here is how – fold the scarf in two and put it around your neck, while draping it around the shoulders a little bit, then tie it. Put the tie off centre and there you have it – a great feminine look. This goes great with strapless dresses. If you want to create a more elongated look and look thinner, the square shawl will help you do that too – pull the shoulders up around the neck and make a tie a little down below the bust area.

Who knew that square scarves can create so many different and interesting looks and can even make you look skinny!? Get one today, be trendy, be a lady.

You may have seen them around town and not even realized. They look like a typical fabric head covering, but the difference is to the wearer. It’s a pre-tied bandana. A comfortable way to cover your hair.

A pre-tied bandana is a head covering for women that is comfortable to wear and easy to use. It is basically a piece of cloth that is sewn into a headcovering with elastic at the neck for an easy fit. The two ends of the fabric, know as “tails” hang down on either side of the head.

The pros of this type of hair covering is that they do not need to be tied – which is the number one complaint about headscarves and some other women’s headcoverings. It is already “tied”. Pre-tied bandanas, other wise know as pre-tied headscarves, kosher bandanas or elasticized tichels come in a vast variety of colors, fabrics, with any kind of decoration you can imagine. Plus the two tails hanging down can be left hanging as is, tucked inside the headcovering or tied in numerous fashions which lends itself to versatility.

Funky printed pre-tieds can be worn for casual occasions, or a dressy one can be the perfect accessory for even the most fashionable affair.

These coverings are great for women looking to cover their hair in a way that offers complete coverage since they are sewn in a way that no hair will show – unlike a regular tied bandana or scarf.

On the con side, one issue women have with them is that they tend to slip. This is easily corrected by finding the fit and fabric that go best with your hair texture. Often one that is too snug, or too loose will slip. Lycra fabrics tend to slip more as well. Other solutions are to use the 2 tails that hang down from every head covering to tie it tight to your head or make use of bobby pins, snap clips or a no-slip headband like the Milano WiGrip to fasten the pre-tied bandana to your head.

Pre-tied bandanas are manufactured by a large variety of companies, each with their own fit and shape. It can take a few tries to find the company or companies that fit you best. Someone who is new to pre-tied bandanas may want to test out a few different brands to find the one that works best for them.