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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.

Training Mask Karate Training

Posted on February 2, 2015 by moaimartialarts

We posted on this a long time ago as a Training Mask review.  Here’s a recent workout from the Meriden Martial Arts Club featuring new and old models of the mask. After several sessions with the masks, Derek and I noted it … Continue reading →

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Moai Martial Arts 2014 in Review

Posted on January 1, 2015 by moaimartialarts

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog, and we share it each year with you.  Thanks for making this site so much fun.  Let’s have another great year together! – Bill Here’s an excerpt: … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide for the Prepper in Your Life

Posted on December 14, 2014 by moaimartialarts

After testing and reviewing some pretty sweet knives, it’s time for Part Two of our series on preparedness.  We got some great response on the first article, and we hope you enjoy this no-nonsense guide to buying holiday gifts for … Continue reading →

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EDC Knife Roundup

Posted on November 20, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Looks like I’m a little behind on my posting lately.  Time to take the reins back from ALar and to tell you a little about what I’ve been up to! I hate to admit it, but one of my many … Continue reading →

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MMA Club Training Videos 9.7.14

Posted on September 11, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Here are some recent training videos from a workout at the the Meriden Martial Arts Club.  We’re just getting started, but we have five regular members who train in Shohei-Ryu karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  Take a look and let us … Continue reading →

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Shohei-Ryu Karate Masters Camp and Dan Test 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by moaimartialarts

What a Great Week! Ed and Jean DeCosta hosted a training camp on August 4 through 9, 2014, in celebration of the dojo’s 40th anniversary. Congrats again to Ed and Jean, and thank you for your many years of dedication … Continue reading →

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Shohei-Ryu Karate Training with the Masters 2014

Posted on August 3, 2014 by moaimartialarts

If you practice Uechi-Ryu or Shohei-Ryu karate in New England you likely know that my senseis, Ed and Jean DeCosta, owners of the Okinawan Karate Dojo are hosting a training camp on August 4 through 9, 2014, in celebration of the … Continue reading →

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Finally! An Update on Our Karate Children’s Book!

Posted on August 1, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Like a million years ago (ok, last December) I announced that local artist, Marissa Dziedzic, and I wrote and illustrated a children’s book all about Shohei-Ryu karate.  The title is Cranky Kenny Learns Karate, and, if you couldn’t guess, it’s all … Continue reading →

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Home Dojo on a Dime Part Two

Posted on June 8, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a long overdue follow-up to our old post about building a home dojo on the cheap.  We’ve done a lot of upgrades since starting the Meriden Martial Arts Club, but it’s still dark and dingy–perfect for tough guys and gals who train … Continue reading →

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How to Do CrossFit While Practicing Martial Arts Skills at the Same Time

Posted on May 17, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Martial artists need to hone their skills every day. But we also need strength, agility, endurance, explosiveness, and flexibility. Training even one of these attributes can take a lot of time out of your day. But as Bruce Lee said, … Continue reading →

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