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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.

Poll: What style is the most fun?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by moaimartialarts
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Invisible Children

Posted on April 18, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Those interested in the fighting arts appreciate violence in a different way than most people.  We seek to tame and understand the darker parts of human nature through mental and physical training.  We try to use what we learn to … Continue reading →

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The “Eco-Atkins” Diet

Posted on April 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

As I mentioned when concluding my test of Timothy Ferriss‘s Slow-Carb Diet as detailed in The Four-Hour Body, I liked the diet but I was somewhat dissatisfied with the amount of animal protein included in the meals.  I felt somewhat … Continue reading →

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Density Day

Posted on April 6, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Strength, endurance, power, flexibility.  These are some of the main components of fitness that we strive to improve every day.  Athletes at all levels may excel at some while struggling with others.  Most of us recognize the importance of fitness … Continue reading →

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The Fighter’s Mind

Posted on April 1, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Since I’m from Red Sox Nation, it’s tough for me to start a post with the old Yogi Berra quote, “95% of this game is half mental.”  His words typically spark a discussion of the demands sports place on the … Continue reading →

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Gi-Flex Pants by Sprawl

Posted on March 27, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I mentioned these a while back on Facebook and finally got a pair for Christmas.  I’ve worn the Gi-Flex Pants by Sprawl for several workouts since then.  Sprawl says, “we have brought the same engineering and innovation that has driven our … Continue reading →

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Random Poll

Posted on March 23, 2011 by moaimartialarts

With yet another new 205-lbs. UFC champ, the division is going haywire.  What fights would you like to see?

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A Brief History of Karate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve seen this video pop up a few times on Facebook and couldn’t resist posting it here.  It’s about as succinct a history on Okinawan karate you can find and serves as a nice primer for those interested in learning … Continue reading →

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The Bucket List

Posted on March 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

  If being sick is a carbolic activity, then getting a stomach bug is a real workout. All the jumping, sprinting, and corework definitely wears you down! Maybe that’s why so many fighters seem to get sick before their fights?  … Continue reading →

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Random Poll

Posted on March 5, 2011 by moaimartialarts
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