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Hidden Training Opportunities
Most of us are strapped for time and have difficulty fitting training into our busy schedules. Everyone’s heard the reminders to “take the stairs instead of the elevator” and “get up to stretch every hour or so,” but how can … Continue reading
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UFC 111: Respecting your Opponent
Anyone who saw the PPV last Saturday enjoyed some great grappling action! Nearly all the matches (except the power and ferocity with which Carwin beat Mir) showcased high-level jiu-jitsu and wrestling techniques. Highlights included Miller’s defense against Bocek’s second round … Continue reading
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I think I’m getting this . . .
I’m trying to work the integration between the blog, the Facebook profile, and the Facebook page. Sorry I’m not sure I’m doing it right. Here’s the badge that will lead you to the page, so you can become a fan! … Continue reading
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Wax On, Wax Off
It may seem like I’m a little obsessed with The Karate Kid, but I’m a child of the 80s–can’t help it! This time I’ll reference the original movie. It was a big influence on my interest in martial arts, but … Continue reading
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No Makiwara? No Problem!
It’s hard to train outside of the dojo (training hall) sometimes–especially without the proper equipment. Traditional Okinawan Karate requires physical weapons; you need to consistently work to harden your striking points. These include knuckles, the side of your hand, fingertips, … Continue reading
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New Karate Kid Movie!
All right, this movie really doesn’t have much to do with karate, since it takes place in China and stars Jackie Chan. Since Jaden Smith is more of an actual kid than Ralph Macchio was in the original movie, though, … Continue reading
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Traditional Martial Arts
One of the main aspects of this blog is to discuss the old and the new and how we can combine the martial ways of each. Here’s a compare/contrast from two grandmasters of the styles I study. Kanei Uechi Helio … Continue reading
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Workout Recovery Elixer
I’m no fighter, but I try pretty hard to follow Randy Couture’s low alkaline diet because I find it really helps recovery. It’s tough to drink most sports drinks when on this diet though because most contain a lot of … Continue reading
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Youkoso!
Welcome and ohayo gozaimasu! This is a new blog about traditional Okinawan Karate and modern martial arts. Take a look at the “About” page for some more information. We hope you enjoy it!
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