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National News Attention to the 106th Senate
Version of Record online: 23 OCT 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9256.2012.01451.x
© 2012 The Author. Politics © 2012 Political Studies Association
Volume 33, Issue 1, pages 19–27, February 2013
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Why Awareness of Banking Cord Blood should Reach High in Skies?
As from the forums of online pregnancy to the customer feedback from the expected mom, one thing is getting very clear that the cord blood topic is somewhat confusing. As with the so much information, it is sometimes hard for many families for getting onto the fact that they should get more informed knowledge about the right cord blood banking.
Let's shed some light on this misunderstood topic that how the stem cells of cord blood are used in the treatment of stem cells.
For the start, there are mainly two main types of treatment of stem cells
Allogeneic transplants, occur as the patient get the stem cells for the unrelated or by the related member of the family.
Autologous infusion or the transplants, occur when the patient uses its own stem cells for the treatment.
How does the transplant of allogeneic works?
As in the system of the body, there are cells of red blood, cells of white blood as well as platelets. These are the cells that are formed in bone marrow of person. If any problem occur in the cells production, either they are not enough, or they are not made correctly, or they fails to function in the proper manner.
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JAKARTA An Indonesian police officer was stabbed and later died of his wounds in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the city of Medan, a police spokeswoman said on Sunday.
* USDA report showed higher forecast of supplies * Palm oil to head towards 3,140 ringgit - technicals * Malaysian weather office upgrades heavy rain warning (Updates prices) By Chew Yee Kiat SINGAPORE, Jan 13 Malaysian crude palm oil futures slipped on Friday as a much-anticipated U.S. crop report showed a higher-than-expected forecast of oilseed supplies, temporarily overshadowing prospects of lower production due to erratic weather. The U.S. Department of Agriculture January crop report painted a rosier picture for global supplies on Thursday, while the Malaysian Palm Oil Board said this week that December stock levels were higher than expected. "With both the highly anticipated reports disappointing the bulls, the market will henceforth look at fundamentals," said a trader with a domestic commodities brokerage in Malaysia. Benchmark March palm oil futures on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 1.6 percent to close at 3,151 ringgit ($1,007) per tonne. Prices earlier touched an intraday low of 3,143 ringgit, a level last seen on Dec. 29. Traded volumes stood at 30,727 lots of 25 tonnes each, higher than the usual 25,000 lots for the first time in the week. Palm oil futures will clear a support at 3,176 ringgit per tonne to head towards 3,140 ringgit thereafter, based on technical analysis, Reuters market analyst Wang Tao said. While the bearish USDA report sent the markets lower, weather concerns should continue to provide support for oilseed prices. "Soybean losses were smaller than those for corn or wheat as it found underlying support from continued worries about damage to Argentina's soybean crop due to hot, dry weather," said Abah Ofon, agricultural commodities analyst with Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore. Similarly for palm oil, traders are keeping a close watch on wet weather in key exporter Malaysia as floods could disrupt production, adding pressure to tightening stocks. The Malaysian weather office upgraded its heavy rain warning to orange from yellow for Pahang and Johor, key oil palm producing states that account for 30 percent of national output. The industry expects January production levels to be lower but demand is expected to follow suit. Cargo surveyors Intertek Testing Services and Societe Generale de Surveillance reported a 14 and 19 percent drop in Malaysia's palm oil exports for first 10 days in January. The cargo surveyors will release exports data for Jan. 1-15 on Monday. In related markets, Brent crude rose to close to $112 a barrel on Friday, adding to the previous day's rally on the prospect of Nigeria's oil unions halting the sector from Sunday, part of a national strike against the end of fuel subsidies. The bearish USDA report also weighed on some vegetable oil markets. The most active U.S. soyoil contract for March delivery was slightly up after earlier losses while the most active September 2012 soyoil contract on China's Dalian commodity exchange lost 0.8 percent. "Historically speaking, the price movement following the January report may last a while, maybe 1-2 weeks. But the South American weather still remains a concern for the soyoil market," said Huang Zhi Qiang from Guotai Junan Futures in Shanghai. Palm, soy and crude oil prices at 1003 GMT Contract Month Last Change Low High Volume MY PALM OIL JAN2 3140 -67.00 3140 3140 4 MY PALM OIL FEB2 3151 -69.00 3148 3190 2185 MY PALM OIL MAR2 3151 -51.00 3143 3186 14279 CHINA PALM OLEIN SEP2 8040 -102.00 8032 8110 67744 CHINA SOYOIL SEP2 9004 -70.00 8988 9050 226790 CBOT SOY OIL MAR2 51.47 +0.01 51.19 51.75 7577 NYMEX CRUDE FEB2 99.84 +0.74 99.12 100.19 19606 Palm oil prices in Malaysian ringgit per tonne CBOT soy oil in U.S. cents per pound Dalian soy oil and RBD palm olein in Chinese yuan per tonne Crude in U.S. dollars per barrel ($1=3.13 ringgit) (Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
JAKARTA An Indonesian police officer was stabbed and later died of his wounds in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the city of Medan, a police spokeswoman said on Sunday.
ISLAMABAD China's foreign minister has urged leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan to improve relations and establish a crisis prevention and management mechanism during visits to both countries, the Chinese foreign ministry said.


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Building consent figures dropped last month – but one economist says that shouldn't be seen as a sign of residential construction slowing.
Housing New Zealand should stump up with more rent if it wants to win over landlords. That's the message from Auckland Property Investors Association president David Whitburn after the department launched a campaign to turn around negative perceptions of HNZ leases.
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander has renewed his calls for New Zealand to implement a policy regarding foreign purchasers buying Kiwi properties.
More than 650 small-scale property investors were forced to sell properties last year, new data reveals.
Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler is in a tough position trying to tackle the strength of the Auckland housing market, one economist says.
A proposal to require new commercial buildings to be constructed to Five Green Star environmental standards has been slammed by the Property Council.
The Green Party has pointed to a report on perceptions of housing quality, released by Statistics New Zealand today, as proof that more should be done to improve the quality of the country's rental stock.
BNZ's chief economist has rejected suggestions from the Finance Minister that the country's house price inflation has become a bubble.
Those worried about New Zealanders' preference for property investment need to change their approach to the problem, says Auckland Property Investors Association president David Whitburn.
Buying property is not a sure bet and would-be landlords should exercise caution, one property commentator says.
Prime Minister John Key has rejected suggestions that a delay in approving Auckland's unitary plan is driving up house prices.
Property for Industry and Direct Property Fund's boards have agreed on terms to proceed with a merger.
Property availability is worsening, putting pressure on rising house prices, the latest BNZ/REINZ survey of real estate agents shows.
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March recorded the highest number of sales in a single month since May 2007, the Real Estate Institute says.
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Limited information is available about a fund that will allow investors to purchase a slice of an Auckland residential property portfolio. It is understood investors will be required to hold their shares for a minimum of 11 years.
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A solution to Auckland's housing affordability crisis could lie just outside the city's boundaries, a business lobby group says.
If you don't like the sound of what's contained in the draft Auckland plan, the council wants you to have a go at doing better.
New Zealand's rising house prices are a risk to the economy, the Reserve Bank's deputy governor says.
Property investment guru Olly Newland has pointed to Pokeno as a possible boom area.
Houses selling for more than $1 million have pushed Auckland's average sales price to a record $645,928 for March, Barfoot and Thompson reports.
New Zealand real estate vendors are some of the most relaxed and open in the world about having people view their properties, according to a property commentator.
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Firefighters extricated a man from a rollover crash on eastbound Long Lake, east of Crooks, just before 3 p.m. Aug. 20.
The man was transported from the scene to Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, for treatment and is in stable condition, said Troy Assistant Fire Chief David Roberts in a prepared statement.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they discovered a Jeep Cherokee rolled over on its roof after colliding with another vehicle, the driver trapped inside, according to reports.
Roberts said firefighters stabilized the Cherokee with jacks and wood cribbing to keep it from moving and used the Jaws of Life and hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the man.
Eastbound Long Lake was closed to traffic at Crooks for about a half hour.
Roberts said no additional information is available about the crash or the condition of the driver at this time.
Roberts noted that the incident is nearly identical to a rollover traffic crash that happened at 9:15 a.m. Aug. 5 at Long Lake at Investment Drive, where rescue personnel discovered a small SUV/crossover-style vehicle on its roof with a woman trapped inside, seat-belted and hanging upside down, according to reports.
Firefighters stabilized the SUV with jacks to keep it from moving and used the Jaws of Life and hydraulic cutters to extricate the woman, who was conscious and alert, according to reports.
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Angel and my birthday has come and gone. She turned 2 and I turned 27……again. I can say she is the best birthday present I have ever gotten and will ever receive, that she is the most precious thing to me, but if you have been reading my blog for any length of time this will all be redundant. I am sure every year I will marvel at the love I have for her and how she is the most perfect gift from God. Instead of going on and on with all of that sappiness I will write about the reflection I've had during this time. The age of 1 to 2 is fun. When they are babies they do all the "first" things which are memorable because it is the first time they have ever walked, said Momma, and spit out green peas. As children move through their first year on to their second they begin showing their personality and discovering the world around them. Small things like looking for worms on a Saturday morning walk become an absolute adventure. They being talking, and the way they say words makes you want to eat them because they are so sweet and amusing. They also learn the word "no" and love to repeat it to you when you tell them not to do something. Angel has recently put her dolls in time out and told them to, "not get up". She also likes taking them to the potty; 2 dolls and a teddy bear have almost drowned in the toilet. This past year I have heard the sweetest words I have ever heard which were, "I love you Mommy". Angel moved from a crib to a big girl bed after becoming the crib escape artist. I have realized that I refer to myself in the third person all the time now. "Mommy is going to work", "Mommy loves you", "Don't hit Mommy". Angel has shown her intelligence buy knowing the alphabet at 17 months, counting to 20 (to 10 in English and French), recognizing shapes and colors. I think she is the smartest kid ever but most parents think that about their kids (not sure my mom thought that about me:). She also is establishing her spirituality by praying before all of her meals and before she goes to bed. A typical prayer goes something like this, I recite "Now I lay me down to sleep……….. God bless Lucy" then she begins to list who all she would like God to bless. It is funny who all she mentions; Nana, Gigi (my sister), Roo Roo (her husband), Santa Clause (got to keep him in good graces), the bear, Nanny Vic Vic, who else (she started adding who else and anyone else after I would ask her if there was anyone else she would like to pray for. I think she thinks these are actual people?), and Mommy. It is funny who all is included each night and how the list changes. This year was awesome I have captured many things in my journal and in my head hoping never to forget them.
This birthday party was much more interactive than last year. Angel actually blew out the candle all by herself and tore through presents like a pro! Since our birthdays were close to Easter I went with an Easter theme and made a giant Easter egg as the cake, topped off with vibrant colored Peeps. She had a blast, and I know this because she went to bed early and did not move once I laid her down. Since we do share the same birthday mine becomes an afterthought but that's okay because she is more important than me. Besides I had someone make my birthday very special (more on that in the future ;).
In all of this reflection I look back on the past two and a half years of my life and recognize where I was emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I have been through so much these years and this time has made me realize what is truly important and forced me to grow up. In all that I have been through I can say this was all part of God's perfect plan for me. Instead of wallowing in self-pity I relish in God's love. Angel was always in God's plan for me. I never thought I wanted to be a mother and if I would have done things my way I wouldn't be, but God knew I had never experienced true unconditional love and that I would be an excellent mother. You can't see it when you're in it, but God always comes through.
Happy Birthday to my sweet precious Angel. You will hear this a thousand times, but you are the best gift I ever received. I love you so much and look forward to another fantastic year!


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On the eve of the eagerly awaited Spice Girls reunion, Melanie C makes a return with 'This Time' - the third single (released on October 22nd through Red Girl Records) to be taken from her critically acclaimed LP of the same name. Written by Melanie's long-standing collaborator Adam Argyle, it's a re-working of the original album version.
With almost a decade of touring to her name, Melanie's natural progression as an artist is perfectly reflected here. Released October 22nd, 'This Time' is one of her favourite songs to perform live.
Available on 3-track enhanced CD & 7" vinyl, each format boasts previously unreleased material, including: 'We Love To Entertain You' and an alternative version of the album opener 'Understand', produced by Stephen Hague
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The singer introduced "the next generation" in Iceland.
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Let the bells ring out! The Londoner is dusting off the old top hat, for wedding bells are set to ring out across Downing Street. Michael Salter, David Cameron's close adviser and head of broadcasting, is to marry his long-term partner Rob Church, associate partner in Ofgem's retail marketing division.
The wedding will be Downing Street's first same-sex marriage. Salter, who met Church five years ago at the Stonewall Awards, has worked with Cameron for eight years and is a key adviser on LGBT issues, including the same-sex marriage bill that was legalised this summer.
The Prime Minister risked splitting his own party by daring to push through the legislation for gay marriage and has denied recent claims that he privately regretted the move because of the furore it has created.
"I don't regret it," Cameron told reporters. "Britain is a more equal and fairer country for having done it."
So will the PM be attending the wedding of his colleague? "We haven't got to the sending out invitations stage," Salter tells me. "We're still choosing a venue. It's likely to be London. It's our home and we're proud to live here."
Same-sex couples will be able to get married in England and Wales from next year after the Government's legislation received Royal Assent in July.
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This pedal is great! SUPER versatile. You can get tones from a light overdrive for country or indie, all the way to black metal-worthy distortion. It is absolutely necessary no matter what type of music you play. You CAN NOT find a better distortion or overdrive for the price (or for a higher price, for that matter). The casing, switches, and knobs are super durable. There is nothing I would change about this pedal at all. It is perfect.
Sleeper pedal!
Tubescreamer sound on the Overdrive side and a very convincing Marshall-y sound on the distortion side! What attracted me to this pedal was you get basically two pedals for the price of one. I ordered this without playing it before because the reviews were so good and one of my friends who has a great ear but didn't own this talked so highly of it. The Overdrive side is great for anything! Perfect for Mayer,SRV (classic strat tones) and alternative, indie and modern worship music (think The Edge from U2, Chris Tomlin.....). I use it as my main drive (with the bass boost off). The Distortion as I stated earlier has a killer Marshall-esque sound to it. Very timeless and classic. I use it for a heavier sound and lead tones (I have it set on the blunt side. The sharp side sounds really treble-y and fizzy to MY EARS.) My current chain is Fender pedal tuner to Boss Blues Driver to Jekyll & Hyde to Boss DD-20 w/ Boss FS-5U tap tempo to Boss RV-5. I am using an American Standard Fender Stratocaster and a Peavey Valveking 1x12s clean channel (sounds like a Fender Blackface amp to me). Hope this helps and My sales rep Mike Baldonado ext. 1315 will do a great job of helping you out! Sweetwater gives you candy with your purchases too haha!
can't say enough good things about this pedal...
Ever since i first heard SRV, i wanted a tubescreamer. I went through acouple variants (TS-7, TS-9DX) using them purely for solo boosts. But after awhile, i got sick of using my amps rhythm sound because it shared an EQ with the clean, and it was near impossible to set the levels to the same volume point, so i switched to just the tubescreamer... except of course, i then only had a good rhythm sound, so i set out to find the end all pedal for my tone... Enter the Jekyll & Hyde.
I use the Jekyll (TS-808) side for my rhythm crunch, and MAN does it deliver! very versatile, alot of tone options, just killer sound. Then, i kick on the Hyde side as a solo/gain boost, and it just SINGS! Tons of gain, but still tons of clarity (my main setting is a variant on the 'Hot Blues' in the manual... i think thats what it was called). The bass boost and sharp/blunt switches make it even more versatile. Switch the Hyde channel to sharp, roll the mids knob all the way back and you've got perfect metal tones. Switch it to blunt and roll the mids up, and it more resembles a cranked JCM than a distortion pedal.
Visual Sound really hit the nail on the head with this guy. I can't wait to pick up their Open Road Overdrive to complement it. Alot of big-name players use this pedal, and for good reason. Try it out, tweak it alot, and i can guarantee you'll find some sounds that you like. The J&H helped me finally achieve the tone i've heard in my head for years! Thanks Bob!!
Holy Crap this Pedal is Awesome
This peddle is mayhem and irresponsible fun in a metal casing. I have been looking for the right overdrive/distortion pedal for a long time, and actually purchased and returned a Fulltone OCD. It sounded great, but did not offer enough range or distortion for what I was looking for. I wanted a pedal that I could play through a very clean amp, and get any sound that I was looking for. This pedal is it, in spades.
When I tested this pedal we plugged into a fender princeton reverb, and were using a low end fender strat. On more high gain settings this pedal was causing harmonic feedback like three Hendrix's were trying to crawl out of the amp. It sounded so good, and so ridiculous, that my sales rep and I were literally laughing like school kids. It made that fender amp sound like a marshall stack. But better, because it still retained all that Fender glassy goodness.
And tone, my god the tone. Huge, round, fat, dirty tone. Not noisy, not dirty, just pure awesomeness. Killer SRV tone when the bass boost is engaged. Amazing texas grungy blues sounds. Super smooth creamy overdrive tones. Hell has come to earth metal tones. Unbelievable. Super flexible. As my rep said, there is not a bad tone in this pedal. He is right. It goes to 11! This pedal is in a class by itself. There is none higher. Amazing. Truly the most mind blowing piece of gear I have ever tried. It sounds that good, and works that well.
Perfect For Any Style Of Music
Just like the review title says, this is a perfect sounding OD/Dist pedal that will work for any style of music. Hands down the best I've ever played, and definately worth $150. The Jekyll channel can go from clean boost to jazz to crunch in seconds, and the Hyde channel goes from crunch to southern rock to metal madness with no effort at all (suggested settings in the manual are great!). You can also combine the 2 channels and get an even more amazing sound. This thing is so versatile it is almost worth buying another one you can add 3 more distinct rock sounds. Great job Visual Sound!
Honestly the best
Like many other users, I was having trouble finding a great Distortion pedal. Most completely destroyed any tone I wanted to retain. The Jekyll part of the pedal is a very classic and wonderful overdrive, and the Hyde part of the pedal is hands down the greatest distortion I have ever heard from a stomp box pedal. It's tonal possibilities are amazing; reaching anywhere from a little bit of grit to major beef and saturation. My only gripe is that the bass and noise reduction controls are inside the pedal, and you have to obviously take it apart to get to them. Still worth it for the sound.
This is my favorite distortion/overdrive pedal that I have every played, and I have played a LOT of them. Both channels are extremely versatile and both sound great. I play in various praise teams, and also in an orchestra/ensemble at my church, so I love the fact that one pedal do everything from jazz to crunch, because it saves me the trouble of hauling around my entire pedalboard just for a 30 minute practice. I would reccomend this to any guitarist who is looking for versatility and great tone in a distortion pedal.
My favorite OD/Distortion
Like a lot of guitar players, I have never been really happy with any of the distortion pedals I've had, and that's a lot in 20 years of playing. I then found the first generation Jekyll and hyde pedal and I new my troubles were over. It's extremely versatile from a little crunch to very thick and lush. I'll never sell mine!
covers alot of bases...
what can i say that hasnt been said a thousand times about the ts808 circuit...great saturated sound, similar to a overdriven 12ax7, harmonics come alive with even passive pick ups! i love the hyde too! plenty of high end sizzle if you like, brown and muddy if you dont. plenty of user control to dial in that perfect combo of od/dist. i use mine w/ jekyll on for rythm and both on for a fab boosted solo tone. if you like the dual gain stage idea (like orange amps) then youll definately fall in love with this stompbox! construction is solid (though i admit i havent taken mine out of the studio yet) enough to tour, anyone with a decent knowledge of soldering and small circuits can service this one if something should go kaputz. i love the switches by the way... alltogether a solid investment for any genre looking to heat up their tone a bit (or a whole lot). buy with confidence.
Meh... didn't do it for me.
Using this with two Stratocasters (Texas Specials; Vintage Noiseless) into a reissue '65 Fender Deluxe Reverb. The overdrive side is far too compressed sounding -- squashed and lifeless. The distortion side is okay, but needs more mids so everything doesn't sound like heavy metal.
On a positive note, it's versatile for those who do the the sound, it's built like a tank, and the noise gate is one of the most non-intrusive. One of the best I've heard.


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We look to nurses as learners, educators, and leaders in this edition. Read on about teaching fledgling nurses in the classroom and on the ward, fostering leadership skills, nurses sharing their career tales, and milestones past and future in the recognition of competence and professional development.
Career paths can be straight, windy, or full of detours. Nursing Review asked five nurses from across the country in senior roles to tell us what path they followed to where they are today. They all share a common passion for nursing but none share the same path.
One took a side trip to caregiving, another started their journey as an enrolled nurse, one literally grew up on hospital grounds, and others had career paths that took unexpected u-turns. They each have a good tale to tell and tips to share on career planning, the skills and qualifications helpful in their roles, the value of ongoing education, and how important a good mentor can be.
From caregiver to aged care nursing director
Kate Gibb
Nursing Director, Older People – Population Health, Canterbury District Health Board
- Caregiver*
- Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
- PGDip in Health Sciences (Gerontology Nursing) 2008
- University of Otago, Christchurch
- PGDip in Health Management (in progress) University of Otago, Christchurch
*I first started my nursing degree in 1997 but soon realised I needed some time out to 'grow up' a little bit more. I had been working part-time as a caregiver while studying, so I decided to go full-time as a caregiver, which I loved. I later re-started my studies and focused on gaining clinical experiences that would support me in a nursing career for older people.
Briefly describe your initial five years as an RN?
Immediately after qualifying, I worked as an RN in the residential care facility I'd already been working in as a caregiver. I then gained a place on the new graduate programme with the Canterbury District Health Board, at Older Persons Health's Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation service at The Princess Margaret Hospital. After some time as a staff nurse, I returned to the aged care sector in various senior clinical roles, eventually becoming manager of a rest home, hospital, and retirement village.
Did you have a career plan (vague or definite) on becoming an RN? How did those first five years influence your subsequent career?
I had the fortune of working with an amazing mentor who encouraged me early on to consider a leadership role within aged care, and who spent time and energy supporting my development through my few years as a RN. I continued to love working with older people, so I knew that this was the area of nursing I wanted to pursue. The nursing experience and skills gained from working with older people are significant – the level of autonomy, assessment skills needed in caring for people with such complex needs, and leadership skills gained in working in residential care are often undervalued.
What qualifications, skills, or stepping stone jobs do you think were particularly helpful and/or necessary in reaching your current role?
I initially completed a postgraduate diploma in gerontology nursing and have begun another postgraduate diploma in health management, which I should finish in a few months. I've also been fortunate to be a member of the New Zealand Palliative Care Council since 2008, and this has been a fantastic opportunity to better understand our health system and strategic planning to improve outcomes for our older people.
What personal characteristics do you believe are particularly important for nurses working in your role?
A passion for nursing first and foremost! While I don't work directly with older people currently, the ability to listen and form relationships is as important in my role now as it was when I was in previous more 'hands on' roles.
What career advice would you give to nurses seeking a similar role to yours?
I think ongoing education is so important for exposing nurses to a breadth of knowledge outside their workplace. I'm a firm believer too in the impact mentorship can make. I would highly recommend nurses finding someone whose career pathway you admire and asking for their support.
Describe your current role and responsibilities?
My role is to provide professional leadership, knowledge, and strategic advice to nurses and organisations working with older people throughout Canterbury and the West Coast, and to work with primary and community providers to promote and support collaborative nursing initiatives and developments. This means I get the opportunity every day to meet and work with passionate people working within our health system to make a difference to older people in the communities where they live – I'm very fortunate.
Guided by making a difference for Māori & Pacific
Amio Ikihele
Senior Lecturer at Manukau Institute of Technology's Faculty of Nursing and Health Studies
- BN 2004 Manukau Institute of Technology
- PGCert in Health Science 2009
- University of Auckland
- Cert in Tertiary Teaching 2010
- Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- PGDip in Health Sciences 2012
- University of Auckland
- MHSc (First Class Honours) 2012
- University of Auckland
Why nursing?
My interest in nursing was brought about by my grandparents' health; both suffered from long-term conditions (LTC), with my grandmother having serious complications from type 2 diabetes. My mother was caring for them, and I wanted to understand more so I had the knowledge to help my family and others.
Briefly describe your initial five years as an RN?
I worked for four years as a primary health care nurse in South Auckland with Mangere Health Centre and one other clinic. I then became a GP liaison for Breast Screening with Counties Manukau District Health Board for one year before returning to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2009 to work as a lecturer at the nursing faculty.
How did those first years of nursing influence your subsequent career?
As a student, I realised working in PHC was the area where the biggest impact could be made on improving the health of people with LTC. I worked with a lot of Māori and Pacific people in my first jobs and felt this was where I was needed most.
Māori and Pacific health has always been a passion for me because of the health disparities faced by these two groups and I want to help to improve this situation
Being Niuean and Māori, I was able to relate to both Māori and Pacific people and their families and understand their needs.
In my breast screening role, I worked to raise awareness of the need for breast screening amongst Māori and Pacific women, where there are a lot of disparities in screening rates and a higher incidence of breast cancer. Because the age for breast screening is 45 to 69, there were definite barriers with me being young. The role was all about building relationships and trust to enable them to feel safe when using the service.
What led you into your current field or specialty?
Lecturing was always a job that I wanted to do. A position came up and I thought I would go for it.
When I was training to be a nurse, there were only ten Māori and Pacific nursing students in a class of around 80. I also have a big interest in workforce development, so I wanted to see more Pacific and Māori people training to become nurses, and I love teaching so I felt this was a way I could encourage others into the field.
By teaching the student nurses about the health disparities faced by Māori and Pacific, I hope to enable them to be both clinically and culturally competent when working with Māori and Pacific individuals and their families.
What qualifications, skills, or stepping stone jobs do you think were particularly helpful and/or necessary in reaching your current role?
When I first started at MIT, I was completing my postgraduate diploma. To be a lecturer, I needed to show my career plan and that I was working towards my Master's degree. I started my Master's in 2010 and wrote a thesis about the sexual health behaviours and sources of information amongst New Zealand-born Niuean adolescent girls. During the writing of my thesis, I had my two children and completed my Master's in 2012. I loved writing my thesis and am contemplating doing my PhD in 2014.
What personal characteristics do you believe are particularly important for nurses working in your role?
A passion for nursing and a love of teaching, plus good time management, a sense of humour, and an ability to relate well with others from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What career advice would you give to nurses seeking a similar role to yours?
Go for it! If you feel that teaching is something you want to do, then apply because there's always a lot of support that will be provided in order to help you transition from being a clinical practitioner to a lecturer to help you succeed in this role.
Describe your current role and responsibilities?
I work as a senior lecturer and teach on MIT's new Bachelor of Nursing Pacific programme that started in 2011, which will see its first graduates at the end of 2013. I love teaching on this programme because it incorporates the importance of being both clinically and culturally competent when working with Pacific and non-Pacific people. Our students learn to work within two worlds, a skill which is strengthened by the experiences they bring with them from home and through their personal development within the course.
Career u-turn leads to rural specialist role
Cathy Sampson
Rural Nurse Specialist,
West Coast District Health Board
- RN 1987 Nelson Polytechnic
- BN 1994 Otago Polytechnic
- PGDip in Occupational Health 1996
- University of Otago
- PGCert (Child and Family Health Nursing) 2003 Otago Polytechnic
- Prof. Cert. in Allergy Nursing 2007
- University of South Australia
- MN 2007 Otago Polytechnic
- PGCert (Advanced Clinical Nursing) 2010 University of Otago
Briefly describe your initial five years as an RN?
I held several staff nursing roles in Dunedin Public Hospital (gynaecology, mental health, and casualty) for two years after graduating. I then joined colleagues in the United Kingdom as an agency RN working in private hospital medical wards, home-based care for the disabled, and a community unit for people with AIDS. I returned to Dunedin's ED on night shift while studying for my postgraduate diploma in occupational health.
Did you have a career plan on becoming an RN?
No, I didn't have a clear plan. However, my time overseas did help to shape my path into primary care.My years as a hospital-based nurse were valuable in consolidating basic skills but I became aware that acute care and the constraints of secondary care were not a natural fit for me. My experience in the AIDS unit in London highlighted the value of prevention in primary care. Hence, my move to occupational health, then public health, and onto my clinical Master's dissertation in paediatric allergy nursing.
What led you into your current field or specialty?
The move to rural nursing was completely by chance. I had been working hard at developing an allergy nurse specialist role in Dunedin. However, a series of family and chance events caused me to take a bit of a u-turn. As it turned out though, rural nursing is a very good fit for me. It utilises all the skills and experience gained over the previous 20 odd years and still enables me to put energy into prevention and primary care. As a mother, wife, and daughter, it has also allowed me to work part-time, enjoy a rural lifestyle, and be near extended family in my hometown.
What qualifications, skills, or stepping stone jobs do you think were particularly helpful and/or necessary in reaching your current role?
My rural nurse specialist (RNS) role encompasses seven separate nursing contracts including well child, mental health, and PRIME (Primary Response in Medical Emergency). Contracts and hours do vary but RNS usually work alone and are on call afterhours. You need to have experience, and ideally qualifications, in a variety of nursing specialties, as well as the ability to work independently and flexibly. Fortunately, most of my varied primary care roles were autonomous; however, it would be fair to say my learning curve in the first year was near vertical as I gained role specific skills and qualifications. My Master's degree was not specific to rural nursing, but it did provide the discipline to up-skill quickly. Gaining a PGCert in advanced clinical assessment and applied pharmacology was especially useful.
Regular clinical supervision has been equally vital to maintain safety when working and living in a small isolated community where your neighbours and friends are also your patients. There are no specific rural nurse organisations but monthly meetings with the region's other rural nurses is important to keep up-to-date, debrief, and prevent professional isolation or burnout.
What personal characteristics do you believe are particularly important for nurses working in your role?
An ability to maintain professional and personal boundaries, while at the same time remaining approachable and credible within the community is important. Being the main health provider in a small remote community can be likened to living in a fish bowl, your every move is watched. A thick skin, broad shoulders, and a sense of humour are vital!
What career advice would you give to nurses seeking a similar role to yours?
Gain as much experience in a variety of nursing roles and then start applying and give it a go. Rural nursing is immensely rewarding. It is one of the few nursing roles where you get to provide wrap-around care to the whole age spectrum and be flexible to meet their needs in a meaningful way. You just need to be careful not to try to be everything, to everyone, all of the time.
Describe your current role and responsibilities?
I work in a remote rural community of approximately 650 people on the West Coast. The rural nurse role is shared between two RNs working seven days on and seven off, including after-hours on-call cover. We operate a nurse-led service filling those seven contracts. Clinical support is provided by a weekly GP clinic and regular video or teleconference contact with our GP for routine issues, and ED doctors and specialists for acute concerns.
Childhood dream to wear the red cape
Annemarie Pickering
Nurse Manager, Adult Emergency Department (ED) & Admission and Planning Unit (APU), Auckland District Health Board
- RN 1989 Auckland Technical Institute (now AUT)
- PGCert in Nursing Management 2004 University of Auckland
- Critical Incident Management training 2010 Auckland Region CD Emergency Management Group
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt training 2011 Auckland DHB
Why nursing?
Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a nurse. I particularly wanted to wear the nursing uniform, which back then was a red cape and hat. This was my dream and my impetus to become a nurse.
Also, my father was an ambulance officer and we lived in a station house within the grounds of North Shore Hospital, so I spent my childhood years in the ambulance station where I loved hearing all the stories of life in the ambulance services. Living in the grounds of hospital meant I was always around patients. My friends and I would often walk with the patients down to the lake.
Briefly describe your initial five years as an RN?
I started my career at Auckland Hospital in 1990 in a general medical/infectious diseases ward, which gave me a strong foundation in basic nursing care and helped me to consolidate my practice as a new staff nurse.
Two years later, I transferred to the emergency department (ED) as a staff nurse.
In 1995 I was appointed as a clinical charge nurse in ED working on rostered shifts. I had to maintain overall responsibility for the emergency department when I was on shift. I managed a group of 15 staff nurses and was responsible for their appraisals and regular 'one-to-ones'.
What led you into your current field or specialty?
I enjoyed my clinical placement in ED as a student and always thought I would like to specialise in that area. But felt I needed to work in a general ward initially to build my skill base.
What qualifications, skills, or stepping stone jobs do you think were particularly helpful in reaching your current role?
Following completion of my BN, I was promoted to clinical charge nurse in ED. After five years in that role, I was asked to take on various senior nursing roles within the change management programme and the rollout of the electronic rostering programme, during which I gained valuable experience in health management and project work.
The time away from clinical practice gave me a broader perspective of how the hospital functioned as an entity. It also reinforced for me that emergency medicine was my real passion. I was appointed as the nurse manager of ED and the assessment ward at the end of 2001.
Part of my role then was to plan the new adult emergency department and the admission and planning unit (APU), in Auckland City Hospital. APU was unique at the time, not only to New Zealand but also across Australasia, and I am very proud of my involvement in developing the APU model.
What personal characteristics do you believe are particularly important for nurses working in your role?
Managing more than 200 nursing staff can be tricky at the best of times. Therefore, a sense of humor and a good memory for names is essential. I maintain an open door policy enabling staff to approach me at any time.
I believe that developing a strong and collaborative senior nursing management team is the key element of the role. Also working closely with the clinical director, other hospital senior nurses, and managers enables us to achieve our goals. I have found that having a supportive family and network of friends is essential to survive in this type of role.
What career advice would you give to nurses seeking a similar role to yours?
I believe it is essential to have postgraduate education within the area you are interested in. You also need a passion for the area you choose and to pay attention to the detail of nursing practice to ensure that all of your patients receive excellent care.
Describe your current role and responsibilities?
I currently manage the equivalent of 220 people across the two acute areas of ED and APU.
The roles range from managing hospital volunteers (friends of ED), health care assistants, and senior nurses, including nurse practitioners. I am responsible for the day-to-day management of both departments and for the future planning of these two areas.
I work in partnership with the Adult ED/APU management team, as well as the wider hospital staff in streamlining processes, standards, and policies. Managing the flow of patients throughout the hospital in order to meet the MOH six-hour targets is a key challenge. I ensure that the nurses in the departments are trained and prepared for their roles; and that encouragement is given to grow professionally and achieve a sustainable work-life balance.
Planned pathway and chance direct career
Virginia Dyall-Kalidas
Facility Manager, Enliven Presbyterian Support Central
- MN 2004 Massey University
Briefly describe your initial five years as an RN?
I spent one year working in oncology and one year in surgical services at MidCentral District Health Board. I then moved into Māori health and worked as a tamariki ora nurse before moving to another Māori health provider as their clinical team manager. Since then I have held various roles: OR clinical coordinator at MercyAscot Private Hospital; health centre manager at Auckland Women's Prison; and community health operations manager for ProCare PHO (primary health organisation).
Did you have a career plan on becoming an RN?
Once I became registered, I gave a lot of thought to where I wanted to be and planned out a pathway. I stuck to that plan and achieved what I wanted within the five-year time frame. During that time, I realised I did not want to work within a secondary care environment as I found it too constricting.
I was also very lucky during this period to work with some very experienced nurses and to belong to a peer review group. The performance appraisals in those early years identified my personal strengths and the areas of self-development I needed to work on. I was lucky that I worked in a supportive environment.
What led you into your current field or specialty?
It was by chance that I ended up in my current field. I was living in Auckland and shifted towns because of my husband. After considerable thought, I decided that I would apply for a position in aged care. This seemed a very logical move for me as aged care is a fast growing field. I also felt I had something to offer and my skills were transferable to this health area. After applying to Presbyterian Support Central, I was appointed as facility manager of one of their Enliven Homes in Palmerston North.
The experience of moving into this health field has been a positive one, and I have a feeling of being valued for the skills and strengths that I bring, as well as having opportunities for further professional development. I have been encouraged and supported to build and share my knowledge, to take up professional development opportunities, and to be an ambassador for the aged.
What qualifications, skills, or stepping stone jobs do you think were particularly helpful in reaching your current role?
I think that every step of my career has helped prepare me for this position. When working in Māori health, I was lucky enough to attend Institute of Management courses as well as other management training.
Completing my Master's degree also assisted me in the way I critically analysed information in my work environment prior to implementing new practice. It gave me an understanding of the value of research in planning and facilitating change.
I have had vast experience in community groups, both volunteer and professional, as well as health-related appointments. This has ranged from being chair of a national organisation for 12 years as well as holding numerous national board positions.
Being open and ready to grasp all opportunities – whether paid or voluntary – and being open to change, along with perseverance, allowed me to develop a range of qualifications and skills.
What personal characteristics do you believe are particularly important for nurses working in your role?
- Resilience
- Good sense of humour
- Communication skills
- Maintaining work/life balance
- Effective listening
- Visionary
- Belief in yourself
- Forward thinking
- Positivity
- Intuitive processes
- Seen as a role model
- To facilitate others growth.
What career advice would you give to nurses seeking a similar role to yours?
- Make a plan
- Gain a broad experience in a range of nursing fields
- Develop strong and supportive networks
- Forge community links – i.e. community groups
- Grasp opportunities as they arise
- Believe in yourself
- Identify and utilise a mentor
- Attend clinical supervision
- Speak to people in the role
- Complete Master of Nursing or business qualification.
Describe your current role and responsibilities?
Currently, I am a facility manager of two residential aged care facilities. One is a 63-bed facility with 33 hospital beds, 24 dementia beds, and 6 rest home beds and the other is a 44-bed rest home.
Responsibilities include:
- • Implementing/embedding the Eden philosophy
- • Business and occupancy management
- • Risk minimisation and quality improvement
- • Financial management
- • Staff management
- • Accountability/professional responsibility
- • Management of nursing care
- • Accountability and interpersonal skills
- • Interprofessional health care and quality improvement
- • Health and safety management.


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19, 2004
of the Trade
Produced by: Greenwhale
Review by: Karlinhos
is a fun, first venture DVD from Green Whale.
It features interviews as well as techniques
from notables such as Bao Quach (Team Oyama),
Marco Nascimento (Pitbull Team), Mauricio "Tinguinha"
Mariano and Gustavo "Guga" Machado
(Gracie Barra Team), Joe Camacho (Aloisio Silva
Dojo), and the ever lovely Ulysses "Useless"
Gomez (Cobra Kai Jiu-Jitsu).
video magazine DVD is hosted by Roslynn K of
Floor Radio.
now Tools of the Trade is being sold for a mere
$17, which by itself is a GREAT deal, ut now,
for a short time, shipping is FREE! Take advantage,
because who knows how long this deal will last!
17, 2004
Vol. I
Produced by: Grapplechaun
by: Karlinhos
been looking to sampling this DVD for quite
sometime now, and when I finally got the opportunity
I wasn't dissapointed. This DVD was produced
and released by "Grapplechaun", a
regular to many, many tournaments and the sibling
of an individual that probably frequent's even
MORE tournaments.
DVD is very entertaining throughout, from watching
Eddie Bravo get "dissed" to watching
him succeed, numerous times... at applying the
"Twister" to many unsuspecting victims.
also plenty of other comedic footage that's
a nice mix with the all the fight footage.
one minor gripe... steady on the camera work
Grapplechaun! Find a spot. Plant it... and shoot.
Outside the Guard, Vol I & II
by: Karlinhos
recently got a hold of Randy's newest tape series,
and decided to offer my thoughts... so here we go.
Outside the Guard, Vol. I - approx. 35 mins.
tape starts off with some solo warm up moves such
as reviewing the different variations of the "snake
move" and its fundamentals. Most of the moves
on this tape are based on the "snake move".
then moves on to warming up with a partner. He reviews
grip and rolling techniques and then moves onto spider
guard warm-up suggestions.
following techniques are covered on this tape set:
different sweeps from the "feet in" guard.
(more grip tech review)
4 sweep variations/counters from half guard
sweep/sub variations/counters from open guard
Outside the Guard, Vol. II – approx.
30 mins.
positions covered on Vol. II are attacks/counters
from open guard, with one foot half up (on hip) and
standing (sweeps and attacks)
quickly reviews the details of the spider guard and
exercises to prepare one's self for this technique.
then reviews 2 basic sweeps from open guard to set
up the instruction and lay a foundation for the rest
of video.
"sneaky" chokes from open/spider guard,
against a resisting/posturing opponent.
sweeps from open/spider guard.
quick sub from spider guard.
"fancy" sweep to sub (armbar). When I
say "fancy", don't think it's
one of those techniques that won't work. I saw
this exact technique recently work in a brown belt
sweeps/subs against a standing/posturing opponent.
sweep to kneebar against a standing opponent.
sweep to Achilles attack against a standing opponent.
countering/passing spider guard techniques being used
against you, while you're standing.
you find you're looking for some new sweep/attack
ideas from the various guard positions, this tape
is a great resource that just may fill those gaps
in your game.
is good at communicating the how's and why's
of the techniques so that you fully understand and
comprehend what he's teaching you.
people that will benefit most from this tape set are
advanced white belts and higher. A basic understanding
and foundation of the fundamentals of BJJ are necessary
to get the most out of this tape set. This is not
a beginner series.
note: As a bonus for all you 80's music lovers,
the music on this instructional series is written
and performed by Duran-Duran guitarist, John Taylor.
side note: Seeing Randy's various hair styles
throughout this tape series is worth the price of
admission alone.
11, 2003
Hooded Jacket
by: Karlinhos
recently got a hold of one of the new Koral gi-material,
hooded jackets. I, for one, really dig the idea of
making things out of gi material... duffle bags, backpacks, shorts…
and now hooded jackets!
jacket is made of gi material and canvas. The hood
and certain sections of the body are canvas, but the
majority is gi material.
jacket is pretty warm, considering it's not
lined, but yet it's not too hot in moderate
temperature settings. It also has drawstrings on the
sleeves, the waistline and the hood. That way, you
can cinch it tight to keep the warmth in or the cold
out at any specific location on the jacket.
only design flaw I feel are the pockets. The openings
are placed a little too far back. The opening is right
next to the side vertical stitching. You get the urge
to wanna keep pulling your hands towards the front
of you.
Koral could have produced something simple and basic,
they opted to make an effort and do a nice job with
this jacket. It's very well made, with a lot
of attention to detail. This jacket is durable, andI
think will last a long time.
in mind, if you order one, they run a little large.
Unlike a lot of the clothes from Brazil that I've
experienced, this jacket runs bigger, rather than
smaller. I'm about 5'10, 190lbs., and
usually wear an XL t-shirt and a Large in jackets.
I picked up a Medium Koral jacket and it fits perfect,
with a little room to spare in the sleeve length (I
have long arms).
the time of this review, they weren't yet up on the
JiuJitsuProGear.com site,
but they are available and I'm sure Gilberto will
gladly take your order and send one out to you. You
can also visit him at his store front at 4646 Manhattan
Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260 or e-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
October 21, 2003
Marc Laimon Seminar
Todd "AZChokester" Gerrish
Saturday, October 18, 2003, world class Brazilian
Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Marc Laimon, conducted a seminar
at the Laurita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Phoenix,
Arizona. I anxiously anticipated this seminar because
I have seen Marc compete against some of the best,
and he looked very impressive. Also, Marc's
students always seem to be well prepared and ready
to compete at all tournaments.
began the seminar by getting right down to
business. He began
by teaching some interesting open guard techniques.
I was amazed at Marc's innate ability
to communicate the small details of the different
positions, which make the difference between
success and failure. Marc then covered various
sweeps, and the nuances of each, which allow
you to complete the technique successfully
on bigger, stronger opponents.
Marc moved onto submissions. He showed different
variations of the triangle. What amazed me
the most was his complete understanding of
the techniques. He explained that the ability
to time an attack is crucial in Brazilian
then demonstrated the set ups for the clock
choke from various transitions/positions.
was very attentive and responsive throughout
the seminar, answering all questions posed
to him. Along with verbally answering the
questions, he would also demonstrate what
he was explaining.
the seminar wound down, Marc opened it up
to questions and continued to go over the
various positions that the students requested.
in attendance were thoroughly impressed with the level
of Marc's Jiu-Jitsu. I have attended some great
seminars in the past, and some not so great. Marc's
seminar was one of the best I've been to. All
of the techniques were taught in a sequential manner,
or in a progression that would likely occur during
a match. Marc shared his philosophy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
which is to ATTACK! Marc possesses the mental attitude
of a hungry shark when he does his Jiu-Jitsu.
you have the opportunity to attend a Marc Laimon seminar,
GO! If your school can sponsor Marc for a seminar,
I would strongly recommend it.
Laimon is truly one of the most technically gifted
grapplers in the world today.
October 19, 2003
BLOOM'S Basic to Intermediate Escapes, Vol.
by: Karlinhos
off, these DVD's are of superb and exceptional
production clarity and quality… excellent
lighting, sound, etc. Now, on to the summary/review.
Choke Escapes/Blocks
Randy goes over the proper posture and positioning
to avoid chokes from within someone's guard.
He then reviews some techniques to release your opponent's
grips when he's trying to apply a lapel choke.
then transitions to showing three (3) different blocks
for collar chokes while in your opponent's guard
and one (1) technique blocking the cross choke after
it's locked in.
shows a bridge/roll escape, and the basic pushing
the leg over your head and crawling up technique.
then demo's how to drill these two (2) escape
techniques, showing how to gradually increase the
pace and intensity with every series.
then goes over an escape with the basic, straight
armbar already caught, with the climb, stack and pull
arm out technique. He then reviews that same variation,
again, with the straight armbar being caught, climbing,
stacking and then choking your opponent, and then
pulling your arm out.
this series, Randy reviews one basic, but effective
way to block the triangle attempt and the proper positioning
to avoid a triangle.
then goes over how to escape a triangle that's
already been locked in, while transitioning to side
reviews one escape from a caught guillotine on the
ground, in the closed guard. He demonstrates the push
arm down over head and posture up technique. Again,
a simple, but effective technique if your timing and
execution is right.
Plata Escapes and Defenses
basic rolling escape is demonstrated first, then Randy
shows how to block your opponent from moving forward,
applying the pressure and cranking your shoulder.
then proceeds to demonstrate a technique that follows
the oma plata block, into a sweep out of the submission.
Escape – From a Sitting Position
reviews being caught from behind by opponents with
long legs and short legs.
legged opponent – Defense from an attack from
behind with hooks. Remove one hook, snake to side
and turn to side control.
legged opponent – Here, Randy shows two (2)
techniques. The first is a leg-pinning technique,
the second is a toe-grabbing technique. Randy then
demonstrates a submission technique after the escape
then gets into the submission mood and quickly demonstrates
a couple of quick choke/armbar combo submissions.
(more bonus stuff)
collecting himself, he then goes back to teaching
escapes. He demonstrates a technique where you control
the arm, roll to side, remove both hooks (one at a
time), then climb up controlled arm to side control.
covers a variety of positions your opponent may have
on you.
has NO hooks – Roll the opponent (before he
gets a hook in). Controlling your opponent's
arm, and rolling by oompa'ing the person off
of your back, then controlling the position.
has ONE hook in – Arm control, rolling escape.
has TWO hooks in - remove one hook, oompa/roll into
a control position.
the standard chest to chest side control position,
Randy shows how to set up the oompa and snake move
to guard replacing technique.
there Randy shows how to neutralize an opponent who
wants to go from side control to mount. Randy shows
how to time the move and snake to the side, trap the
base leg, push the opponent over, towards his own
momentum. Continue to sweep and take the back.
shows a few basic escapes from this position. First
he demonstrates the roll backwards and over technique.
Making sure to tuck your knee in and taking the back.
next option Randy shows is controlling your opponent,
legs straight up, swing them to one side, then the
other, rolling your opponent over.
next position is when your opponent is mounted high
up on you. The bridge and push off technique is taught
for escaping this position.
Randy uses a slightly different approach to this series.
He shows the techniques, on his partner, then reviews
them again using his two students while being in the
instructor position. With this approach, you get to
see them being taught/shown from a slightly different
perspective than normal. This approach offers yet
another way to learn the techniques, and for some
it may be better.
of the techniques shown in this series are admittedly
(by Randy) white and blue belt level techniques, inching
up on purple belt level. Don't be discouraged
by that disclaimer. There just may be a few techniques
you've never seen before or maybe completely
forgot. The techniques are simple and basic, but effective.
sum up, if you're looking to brush up on your
basics or learn some good, solid, foundation-building
escape techniques, this latest series from Randy is
a great supplement. They are shown in an easy to understand
luck and good training!
I was fortunate enough to be able to observe Chris's
seminar recently, held the weekend before this past
Christmas. The reason I say fortunate is, it helped
to reinforce the notion that we cannot rely on BJJ
alone, out in the streets. Sure, I've sparred
with some guys on the mat where we added some punches
as we tried to emulate what we've seen in the
UFC or Pride. We've even used the techniques
that we've seen on the Mario Sperry, Marco Ruas
or other instructional tape series'. The problem
is, there are many other aspects of the NHB game,
that unless you're an NHB competitor, you're
totally unaware of.
I started BJJ, I thought there were maybe thirty moves
that you mastered to be competitive and that was it.
Well, surprise Esco, there are over thirty moves for
setting up an armbar in BJJ alone. Continually more
and more techniques are being developed for BJJ. Today's
NHB game is no different. No longer are the Royce's
of the world just pulling their opponents to the ground
and submitting them. Many strikers are becoming anti-takedown
artist and of course, are studying the grappling game
themselves. Conversely, grapplers are learning how
to strike while on the ground and on their feet. Chris's
style of BJJ is an ever-changing self-evolving art.
Did I say BJJ? Well, whatever it is. There are a minimal
amount of schools out there that teach NHB, but the
numbers seem to be growing. Currently, they don't
come close to matching the number of BJJ schools out
there, yet I feel this will soon change because of
the ever-increasing demand for self defense type instruction.
cost: $60
Hours: 12:00 to 4:00
begins the seminar with a little chat with his participants,
telling them what he's going to show them during
the seminar. He then passes out the seminar agenda.
The agenda, I think, is a useful tool, especially if
you're not taking notes. It will help you to remember
what you learned during the seminar and it even helps
to prompt you to take notes. Since I personally can't
remember more than 4 moves at a time, this agenda would
be very helpful to myself. The biggest and most important
tool is the option of video taping the seminar, which
Chris allows you to do. This will be a big help with
remembering what you learned and with precise detail.
It can act as a personal instructional video from Chris.
Chris now begins with the instruction. The first group
of techniques deals with the stand-up game of NHB
and/or grappling:
off the ring – how to keep your opponent
within range, not allowing him to get by you so that
you can close the distance for the clinch.
Circling away from your opponent's
power – how to stay within range for
attacks while still staying away from his strong hand.
the distance – (self explanatory)
up the shot while you are striking –
preparing to go for a takedown while after throwing
or faking a strike.
takedowns – whizzer, whizzer counters
& body lock-trip.
we hit the mat.
the guard while striking – hand on
biceps, knee in the middle; punch till legs open,
pass both arms under, head up, good posture; can opener,
sit, reach back, stack, pass; striking within the
guard; getting your arms free when your opponent is
holding on.
guard striking techniques – Knee on
the bicep when they defend, elbows;
shoulder to face.
from the mount when someone is striking -
Hold the body until you feel it is safe and then bump
to elbow escape; escape out the back to the leg lock;
escape with knee in the middle to heel hook.
to striking while on your back in guard -
Knees in and controlling the wrists and arms; controlling
the head and keeping them tied up.
and sweeps from the bottom – ½
guard escape with hand inside to sweep; ½ guard
keeping your head safe at all times; sit up, sweep
out the back, to the back; arm drag to the back; scissors
sweep to avoid heel hook.
from the bottom – Arm lock from the
switch; 3 triangle set ups; guillotine when opponent
tries to pass with both under; shoulder lock when
they have both arms under.
watching Chris display his moves, it became apparent
that Chris' experience in NHB fights has taught
him how to become both an effective striker as well
as a submission expert. Of course his lessons with
Marco Ruas, the Gracies and others, has definitely
paid off too. Chris is both very knowledgeable with
takedowns and is a magician, who makes it appear as
though he has an extensive wrestling background. His
takedowns are very fluid, as if he were a wrestler.
However, he's never formally studied wrestling.
guard passing techniques are a reflection of his MMA
foundation…BJJ. But his techniques not only
apply to NHB, but gi and no-gi fighting alike. I would
have to say that at least 50 percent of the techniques
shown, could be applied to both the gi and no-gi game.
was attentive and well versed. He answered all the
questions with clear and descriptive explanations.
His sidekick, Jeremy Williams, assisted him during
the techniques and also corrected and answered questions
while the participants would drill the techniques.
Jeremy also seemed to know the grappling game as well
as his chief instructor. From what I understand, he
is "Mini-Chris".
ended the seminar by thanking everyone for participating,
answering questions and letting the participants roll.
A couple of people ended up rolling with Jeremy Williams,
who with a freshly administered tattoo, didn't
back down from a good roll.
that's my take on the Chris Brennan seminar.
Well worth the price of admission and lasted well
past the scheduled four hours. I suggest all BJJ guys
take an NHB seminar to supplement their self defense
game, even if it's not with Chris. With that
being said, next time Chris gives a seminar and you're
in SoCal, be there or face the consequences in the


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