Category Archives: Karate

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Karate Poem

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Here’s a neat multimedia poem created by Jesse Enkamp of KarateByJesse.  I think a lot of us can relate.  Why not take a minute to check it out?  It will remind you about the things we love most about training … Continue reading →

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Three Quick Tips on Starting a Martial Art (as Presented by Bruce Lee)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

I’ve been teaching martial arts informally for a long time, and I’ve been running my own programs at Gracie Farmington Valley since 2011.  I encounter new students all the time with various levels of experience in the martial arts.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Who Are Your Martial Arts Heroes?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Here’s a quick post about my top three martial arts heroes. I’m really most interested in learning about yours! Please list them in the comments. Include names, styles, and the positive influence they’ve had on your art and life. 1.) … Continue reading →

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Getting Stronger Without Gaining Weight

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I’ll start with a reblog from our new site JackedDad.com. It’s about weight training and goal setting, and I think you’ll like it. You could also consider “Getting Stronger” the first part of this post entitled “Getting Stronger Without Gaining … Continue reading →

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Keep It Playful

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Are you tired of being so tired after every martial arts training session? Are you battered or bettered after each class? Are you still having fun, or are you in a rut? If you provided negative answers to any of … Continue reading →

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The Samurai Spirit of Karate

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

ALar and I are a bit tied up right now working on some BIG NEW PROJECTS!  Well, I’m starting a new blog that all the dads out there will love, and he’s going back to school–specifically to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Anderson Silva Eat Your Heart Out

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

This video of Jean-Claude Van Damme and GSP is a little too cool for a mere tweet. Yeah, clearly The Muscles from Brussels is taking a page from Steven Seagal’s playbook by hitching his wagon to an MMA star. So … Continue reading →

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Poetry in Motion

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

I generally consider this a family-friendly blog, but please indulge me this PG-13 rated post. (It’s really not that bad!) First, a story. Teaching high school English is my day job, and we recently held an assembly on how to … Continue reading →

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Lineage in the Martial Arts (Paternity Leave)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Lineage in the martial arts is a very important and often contested issue. Some believe the authenticity of your chosen art is only valid if you’re training under the Grand Master’s direct descendent. It seems that if your teacher is … Continue reading →

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How to Achieve Mushin

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Here’s a post about how to achieve “no mind” courtesy of one of our sister sites, Good Circuits.  Yeah, I wrote it, and I’m reblogging it, but I think the idea of practicing mushin is important in all pursuits–not just martial … Continue reading →

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