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Fitness Tips for the Sleep-Deprived
If you follow this blog, you know why I’m writing this post. I’ve been a dad for a little more than a month now, and I’ve come to realize two things: 1. I love my son unconditionally even though he … Continue reading
Five Martial Arts Tips for New Parents
Shhhh . . . Baby’s sleeping, and I have maybe five minutes to write this before he’s hungry again. Parenthood is super fun, but it’s pretty time consuming! If you’re a new parent like me, you’re probably missing out on … Continue reading
Lineage in the Martial Arts (Paternity Leave)
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
Posted in Jiu-jitsu, Karate, Philosophy, Updates
Tagged family, karate, lineage, martial arts, tradition
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How to Achieve Mushin
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
Posted in Instruction, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA
Tagged goodcircuits, martial arts, mushin, no mind, zen
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A Link to the Past
Remember the forest where you get the Master Sword in the SNES classic, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past? If not, here’s the clip I’m thinking of. Thanks for indulging my 90’s video game geekery. That’s probably … Continue reading
Fitness Inspiration
I know I gush a lot about Ross Enamait on this blog, but his low-tech, high-effect approach to training is what got me to change my entire outlook on fitness. Yeah, MMA training and CrossFit is in vogue, but Ross … Continue reading
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New Products in our Store!
If you haven’t visited the Moai Martial Arts Store lately, it’s a good time to check it out! We’ve added many new products, including lots of good stuff for women and children. We also have several new hoodies and even … Continue reading
Posted in Special Offers
Tagged apparel, martial arts, mma store, Shopping, Sports, spreadshirt
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How to Get a Big Belly and Why It’s Important
Fit or Fat? Martial artists are often considered some of the most highly skilled and best conditioned athletes in the world. Many maintain peak fitness and regularly undergo grueling training sessions. All attempt to practice and healthy lifestyles. Then there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Instruction, Karate, MMA
Tagged Chuck Liddell, Fat Albert, fitness, George St-Pierre, karate, martial arts, Roy Nelson, Tony Karate, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Grammar E-book Cross Promotion! (Proof Rocks! Writing Guide is Available Now!)
Ok, ladies and gentlemen, the moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Proof Rocks! Guide to Writing: How to Learn Everything You Need to Know About Grammar & Style and to Promptly Forget it All is available for … Continue reading
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Tagged Grammar, Style Guides, Writers Resources, Writing
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Female Fighters in MMA
This is a good week for guest posts on Moai Martial Arts. Here’s a nice opinion piece courtesy of copywriter and journalist Lily McCann. If you’re looking forward to Rousey vs. Kaufmann, this should help get you even more excited … Continue reading →