Posted by pad-up 29 Apr 2013, 10:43:37
Dear Customer
During the 2013 AGM the board of directors reviewed our payment methods. The key highlights of our discussion were as follows;
1. Over the past year we have seen a rise in fraudulent attempts through some of our payment methods.
2. Where as Paypal verifies the customer and their address other merchant banks may not.
3. Paypal now accepts payment via credit card without a Paypal account.
4. In the rare occasion where a dispute is raised Paypal best serves our customers offering a 1st rate dispute management portal.
5. Paypal offers improved cash flow returning funds immediately to the merchant.
6. Paypal has lower transaction costs which inturn enables us to pass on lower prices to our customers.
7. Paypal does not charge for refunds, again we can pass on the savings to our customers.
8. Eliminating alternative payment methods simplifies our accounts process.
9. Eliminating alternative payment methods reduces bank fees.
For this reason we have taken the bold step to streamline our payment methods and focus soley on Paypal.
In addition as we service Ireland as well as the UK we have enabled EURO currency display for our customers outside of the UK. We hope you will find this service of benefit.
As a valued customer we appreciate your input and will of course reverse our decision if it does not suit your requirements. Please feel free to comment on the blog discussion board.
Yours,
Jeff Edward
CEO Webmettle ltd
Posted by pad-up 15 Apr 2013, 10:16:40
What Is Aikido – The Myths and The Truth
Aikido is one of the most misunderstood of all martial arts. There are many ridiculous myths about the art, and even in the martial arts community there is a degree of secrecy and mystery about aikido.
Although its roots can be traced back to feudal Japan, aikido is a relatively new martial art. It was developed my Morihei Ueshiba, a highly skilled and experienced martial artist. Aikido involves throws and joint locks rather than punches, strikes and kicks associated with martial arts such as Karate. The real secrets of aikido are the ability to control an attacker’s balance and energy, and to use it against them. For a highly skilled practitioner, size and strength doesn’t matter. Age and physical fitness aren’t barriers to success in aikido.
There are many different styles of aikido and the art has moved in new directions in recent years. There are hard, practical styles, and there are styles focussing on the more spiritual aspects of the art. Morihei Ueshiba was a very spiritual man, and he did not set out purely to develop a system of combat to injure or compete with opponents. At its simplest, aikido could be said to be about avoiding an attack in the first place. It is a deadly martial art when techniques are applied at full speed and intention.
Aikido is regarded as one of the most complex and technical of all the martial arts. Because of that, it can take between five and eight years to achieve a black belt. Many new students give up in the early months of beginning their aikido studies. These early stages involve learning the basic stances and body movements, and many people become frustrated with this. If the student persists, they soon appreciate that they have been learning the foundations of aikido and that all techniques rely on having mastered these.
A typical aikido class begins with warm-up exercises and stretches. Students then practise the basic body movements and move on to ‘breakfalls.’ Breakfalls are used to recover from throws without injury, and are an essential skill for all aikido students. As the class moves on, the Sensei will call a senior student on to the mat and demonstrate a technique with him. Each student than finds a partner and practises the technique demonstrated.
Aikido students are often asked if their art is effective as a form of self defense. With foundations on the battlefields of Japan, aikido has roots from a genuine combat system. Due to its technical nature, it can take several years for an aikido student to achieve a level where his techniques have a practical application. Most styles of aikido do not have competitions or tournaments, and many other martial artists take this as an indication that the art does not stand up when compared to others.
Aikido is something which must be studied and practised co-operatively. It’s not possible to learn such a complex martial art by reading books or watching DVDs. The techniques and methods of aikido must be felt and experienced by the student to fully understand them.
Why Pad-Up Martial Art Supplies?
Posted by pad-up 28 Feb 2011, 02:35:55
If you are interested in martial arts training and practice, then it is important that you have the appropriate martial arts equipment that would help you learn and master the same. Given the many forms of martial arts, it is obvious that there are a variety of items that are absolutely necessary for mastering each form.
Karate,
Tae Kown do, Jujutsu or Judo, each has its own uniform, which unfortunately is not available at the school where you are learning to master the martial arts form. Moreover, given the wide choice of brands and information that you have on such supplies and training equipment, choosing the right one can be quite a daunting task for the uninitiated, which is why you should search for a company that is reliable and sells everything you need under one roof.
While searching for
martial arts equipments,
jigsaw mats,
punch bags,
sparring gears etc, choosing the right one is as important as finding it easily, especially if you are an online shopper. Most people in the UK prefer to shop for their marital arts supplies and training equipment online. No wonder that the internet is flooded with a deluge of such companies. However, the perfect company is the one where you can find what you require very easily and with minimum effort. Pad-up is one such company that manufactures and sells excellent quality boxing and martial arts supplies and training equipment in the UK and Ireland. The best part of ordering from Pad-up is that their web page can be navigated easily, thereby making your search a hassle-free affair. Moreover, they have categorised each martial arts separately, which makes it really simple to search for the equipments and other supplies, even for a first time visitor.
Secondly, when you are starting martial arts training or want to master it, it is important to have someone who is experienced to guide you through the entire process. Similarly, with martial arts equipments, it is important that you choose a company that not only sells the best and high quality products but also helps you make the right choice by giving you information about the various martial arts forms and its requirements. Pad-Up is a company that truly believes in providing the best to its customers, in terms of both quality as well as information. Therefore, with Pad-up, you will never feel alone in your quest to master any martial arts form. Apart from the various equipments and supplies, Pad-up also has
training manuals and DVDs on the various martial arts forms, which makes it easy for you to practice the art on your own.
Lastly, price of the training equipment is a very important factor that will help you decide the company you want to buy your equipment from. It is essential that the product you get is worth the money you have paid for. This can be achieved by choosing a company that is reasonable in its price and ensures good quality. Pad-up offers its customers high quality martial arts equipments at a very low price. The low price of the equipment is not due to any compromise in quality but can be attributed to the fact that all its equipments are manufactured in the UK itself, which are then shipped directly to you.
So, it is safe to say that selecting Pad-up as your chosen company for martial arts supplies and training equipment will only help increase your love and interest in the various martial arts forms.