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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.

Guest Post: Sensei Connie Flynn

Posted on November 21, 2011 by moaimartialarts

It was fun to write a guest post on the Ikigai Way blog last week.  I thought I’d return the favor to you.  Here’s a short piece written by Sensei Connie Flynn of ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA. … Continue reading →

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New article on Ikigai Way

Posted on November 18, 2011 by moaimartialarts

If you get a chance, check out my new article, titled “The New Karate Kids” on the Ikigai Way blog.  It’s about teaching kids’ karate! – Bill  

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Have You Got the Power?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Service Interrupted After more than a week of snow shoveling, firewood gathering, and brush clearing, things are finally getting back to normal here in Connecticut. I know some towns had it much worse than where I live, but here’s a … Continue reading →

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Rob Khan Seminar Update

Posted on November 9, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Just a quick update. The Rob Khan seminar is now from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at Gracie Farmington Valley. Thanks!

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Rob Khan Seminar at Gracie Farmington Valley!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by moaimartialarts

When: November 12, 2011, 10:00am-12:00pm Where: Gracie Farmington Valley, 2 Tunxis Rd, Suite B5, Tariffville, CT 06081 Style: No Gi Cost: $50 Rob Kahn has been training Brazilian jiu-jitsu for nearly 20 years and was one of the first to … Continue reading →

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Still in the dark!

Posted on November 3, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Still no power in CT, and ATT cell coverage is spotty at best. Look for blog and FB updates when we get up and running.

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Back to School Shopping!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by moaimartialarts

So I meant to post this a lot sooner (hence the September-y title) but was delayed by the opening of Gracie Farmington Valley. You’d be surprised of all the stuff you need to start a karate program from scratch! Here’s … Continue reading →

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Fun Size Facebook Fitness!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Have you bought your Halloween candy yet? I just got mine at BJ’s and have so far resisted the urge to bust open the bag. We’ll see how long that lasts! Inspired by the candy I’d like to eat, and … Continue reading →

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What type of martial arts school is best for you? POLL

Posted on October 13, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here’s the follow up poll to last week’s post.  Let us know what you think!

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How to tell which type of martial arts school is best for you!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by moaimartialarts

What type of martial arts school is best? Here’s something I’ve been thinking about for awhile.  There are many different types of martial arts school to choose from.  But it’s not easy to pick based on the name, the instructors, … Continue reading →

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