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Bend your head forward slightly, as if giving a respectful nod. Maintain this head position throughout the curtsy. In modern times, it isn't usually necessary to hold your skirt while you curtsy. If the skirt is especially long and voluminous, however, you may choose to hold it discreetly to avoid tripping on the material. Take the edges of your skirt between the thumb and first two fingers on each hand, with the pinkies extended. Gently pull the skirt out to each side. For most skirts, you don't need to pull them out, and doing so may appear overly formal or mocking. Unless you need to hold your skirt for safety, simply keep your hands down by your sides. Place your right foot a couple of inches behind the left, resting on the ball of your foot. As you do so, shift most of your weight onto the front foot. Lower yourself down into a curtsy, bending the knees outward, rather than forward. Keep your back straight as you do this -- do not lean forward and do not stick out your behind. Don't bob straight back up -- slowly and gracefully return to an upright position, lowering your hands back to your sides and raising your head as you do so.

summary: Lower your head. Hold your skirt only if necessary. Extend your right foot behind the left. Bend your knees. Gracefully bring yourself back to your original position.

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It's not cliched, it's classic. Sending a couple of small--emphasis on small--pebbles up at their window right at the stroke of midnight, even just to wave at them if they can't come outside, is a meaningful gesture that everyone can make. Bonus point for bringing them their gift because you just can't wait to give it to them, or for holding up a "happy birthday" sign. We take our phones everywhere now: in the classroom, into meetings, into the bathroom, into bed. Don't take your cellphone into your girlfriend's birthday. It's a distraction that will affect your attention and hamper communication. Undivided attention is the greatest gift of all. Note: do not mistake "my undivided attention" for a satisfactory birthday gift to give your girlfriend. You may need your phone on hand to coordinate with friends and family meeting up for the birthday plans. Don't, however, prioritize checking your cell phone over being mentally and emotionally present for your partner. It's easier than you might think to mistake great gifts for you as great gifts for your girlfriend. Make sure that Super Nintendo you've got wrapped in your closet is actually because Super Metroid has immense sentimental value to her, and not because you really wanted to get a Super Nintendo. Although she's the focus, ensuring those gifts you give are undeniably from you can make them all the more meaningful. If you're heading out to dinner, don't just go for the fanciest place possible. Take her to the new pizza place, because you've both talked about studying abroad in Italy. If you're giving her a book (or any form of art) give her something meaningful to you that you think she will like, but that will make her think of you. Make her a mixtape or an extra special playlist, and she'll think of you every time she hears those bands. If you're a musician, pen something particular to your partner and perform it for them! And if you're nottake lessons on the sly and perform something for them! Even if it's bad, you will have given your girlfriend something sincere that could've only come from you (and possibly something sincerely funny for the two of you to laugh about later that night).

summary: Pebble their window at midnight. Eyes off the cellphone. Give gifts that are only for her. Give gifts that could only come from you. Get creative.

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Since these pieces of equipment are used in every fight and sparring session (and since you won't want to share them with others), buy them as soon as you begin down your path to becoming a cage fighter. If you're a man, you'll also need to invest in a cup to protect your groin. Your MMA gym or martial arts training center will usually provide shin guards, headgear, and other training equipment. Once you've practiced long and hard, you'll be ready to enter the cage. There are many cage fighting tournaments across the world. Trainers at your local MMA gym should be able to direct you to tournaments that are appropriate for your skill level. If you don't have an MMA gym nearby, run a word string like "cage fighting tournaments" through your preferred search engine. The process by which you sign up for a cage fight varies depending on the organizing authority. Generally, you'll need to provide some contact information either online or via a paper form. You'll also need to include your height and weight so that you can be matched with other fighters in the same class. Avoid cage tournaments that charge excessive entry fees. You'll probably start out at the amateur level. As you improve, you could consider becoming a professional cage fighter in a league like UFC. Different cage fighting leagues have slightly different rules. For instance, some allow kicks to the head, but not knee strikes to the head, and vice versa. Before your fight begins, review the tournament's rule book carefully to avoid fouls or disqualifications during your fight. Most tournaments disallow eye gouging, groin strikes, clawing, pinching, biting, spitting, and other unsportsmanlike conduct. You can get a tournament rule book from the tournament's organizer. If you're entering a youth league, your birthday will have to fall within the acceptable age range, and you'll be matched with someone near your age. If you're fighting in an adult league, you'll typically need to be at least 18 years old. There are usually no upper age limits, though some leagues do set an upper age cap at 40 years old, since older fighters tend to gradually lose power and speed. In the week or so prior to your fight, relax your training schedule to allow your body to heal more fully. For instance, perhaps two weeks prior to the fight, you'll do 50 pushups daily instead of 60. The week before your fight, you might reduce that number again to just 40 pushups. Before a fight, review footage of your opponent or attend one of their matches. Use your knowledge of their fighting style to gain a strategic advantage when you face them. For instance, if you know that your opponent tends to throw jab-cross-kick combos, you can be ready for the cross as soon as they throw the jab. If you are unable to evaluate an opponent before the fight, use your previous training and experience to determine how you might improve your advantage during a fight. For instance, if your opponent is larger than you, they're also probably slower, which means you should use quick jabs and kicks that they won't be able to block well. See a doctor to ensure you don't have any broken or fractured bones. The doctor should also check for signs that you suffered a concussion, and suture any cuts that you may have endured. Your doctor will let you know how long you'll need to recuperate. The amount of time you'll need to heal varies depending on the amount of damage you sustained during the fight.
summary: Buy your hand wraps, mouthpiece, and gloves. Join a tournament after at least six months of consistent training. Review the tournament rules. Meet the age requirements of the fight. Scale back your training gradually as your fight approaches. Strategize before the fight. Evaluate your opponent during the fight. Get a medical evaluation after the fight.