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About moaimartialarts

Lucky enough to grow up with the martial arts, I have felt their positive influence throughout my life and am especially interested in sharing these experiences with others. I enjoy working with youth and adults to give back some of what I've received. If you would like to learn more about Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu Karate, or if you want to find people to train with, please contact me. I am the head karate instructor for the Meriden Martial Arts Club.

10 Best Mixed Martial Arts Moves Caught on Camera

Posted on March 7, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a fun and thought-provoking guest post by Clint Henderson of 2MCCTV security solutions.  It’s interesting to see how some of the moves we practice work in real threatening situations.  No one wants to have to use their martial arts training, but sometimes … Continue reading →

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One Minute Bunkai

Posted on March 4, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few neat videos suggested by one of our readers.  They offer grappling-based interpretations of moves from sanseiryu and seichin.  I love the moves in theory, though I may do things a little differently.  What do you think? … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Martial Arts Exercises for Seniors

Posted on February 29, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s another great guest post on martial arts and how they can benefit senior citizens.  Take a look and let us know what you think.  If you have some suggested exercises, please share them in the comments! __________________ Top 5 … Continue reading →

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Kanshiwa Kata

Posted on February 28, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s the second kata in Shohei-ryu Karate as performed by yours truly.  Questions and comments are welcome, as always.  Thanks!

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New Online Store!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by moaimartialarts

While I’m working through the approval process with Apple, I’ve opened an online store by partnering with Proof Rocks! to offer great information products!  Since I specialize in writing and martial arts, plan to see great e-books and instructional videos … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Martial Arts for Seniors

Posted on February 23, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a guest post I think you’ll like.  It’s from the writers of Assisted Living Today, an online resource regarding seniors and aging and covers a topic not commonly addressed on this blog: how martial arts can help seniors.  Have … Continue reading →

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The Three Main Katas

Posted on February 18, 2012 by moaimartialarts

As Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu students know, Master Uechi brought three katas to Okinawa from China after returning to his homeland.  We tend to focus on these katas more than others for good reason: they are the foundation of our style, and everything … Continue reading →

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Wrestling to MMA: A Seamless Transition

Posted on February 6, 2012 by moaimartialarts

By: Aidan Fitzpatrick The emergence of wrestlers in the UFC isn’t a new fad, it’s just one that is taking over more and more. Gradually the sport’s top fighters–Cain Velasquez, Jon Fitch, Dan Henderson (an Olympic Silver Medalist), Matt Hughes, … Continue reading →

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New YouTube Video

Posted on February 5, 2012 by moaimartialarts

It’s probably not the best performance you’ve seen, but here’s a Ryuko kata from Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley for you to check out. Let us know what you think!

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What is the Secret of Your Power?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Wow.  I can’t believe Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has flown under my MMA radar.  I just heard he’s fighting on Saturday night in his UFC debut.  A pure-bred karateka (his dad is a karate school owner and his coach) who is … Continue reading →

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