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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.

The Slow-Carb Diet: An Introduction

Posted on January 25, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I got Timothy Ferriss’s newest book, The 4-hour Body for Christmas and couldn’t wait to get into it.  I am a big fan of his first book, The 4-hour Workweek, and I use a lot of his advice to streamline my work in … Continue reading →

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New Website, First Draft

Posted on January 21, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Hi, Everyone:  After discussing names and other options with readers, I present to you the first draft of our new website.  I hope you like it!  You should see a new, broader focus on collaboration on this blog and a … Continue reading →

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Help!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Thanks for your input so far.  Based on what readers have shared with me, here are a few possible names for the new website.  They’re mixed and matched from some of the ideas I’ve gathered.  Please vote and weigh in … Continue reading →

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Website Redesign Coming Soon

Posted on January 13, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve been thinking of revamping the site for awhile now, and I am looking for a little input.  What are some design elements or features you would like to add or subtract from this blog?  How can I make it … Continue reading →

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Assessing Martial Skills

Posted on January 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

In college, I knew a Kenpo guy who used to pick fights on the streets to see how well he’d hold up.  He did this pretty much every Saturday night–that is until he got jumped and hit in the head … Continue reading →

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BJJ Belt Test 1.8.11

Posted on January 9, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here is some video from the ridiculous BJJ test held at Plus One Defense Systems this weekend.  Needless to say it was very challenging, but everyone worked hard and learned a lot.  Those promoted to blue and purple definitely earned … Continue reading →

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Random Poll

Posted on January 6, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Just trying out this new feature.  Do you like it?  I’d give you another poll, but that’d probably be overkill.  Just leave a comment.

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Submissions, Inc.

Posted on January 3, 2011 by moaimartialarts

This is an awesome new site set up by my coach, Jay Bell, and BJJ-whiz/graphic design guru, Sonny Parlin.  It’s just getting off the ground, but it already looks great.  If you’ve followed Jay’s videos on YouTube or NAGA or … Continue reading →

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Thanks for a Great First Year!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by moaimartialarts

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. … Continue reading →

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Hunger

Posted on December 24, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Not to get too serious during the holidays, but I’ve spent some time thinking lately about Hunger as a concept, rather than just an uncomfortable feeling we have before dinner. Here are some of my thoughts and observations and how … Continue reading →

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