Author Archives: moaimartialarts

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.

Moai Martial Arts Contest

Posted on March 30, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Want to win some free swag from our MMA Shop? Here’s a quick survey that we’d love for you to fill out. Do you like the site refresh and enhancements we’ve been working on? Please take a second to let us … Continue reading →

Posted in Polls, Updates | Tagged Contest, jiu-jitsu, karate, martial arts, mma, prize, survey | 1 Comment

Want to Be a Better Fighter? Try Video Games!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by moaimartialarts

How many times have you heard Joe Rogan or practically any other MMA announcer call fighting a “game of human chess”? It’s true, of course: many athletes sharpen their thinking by playing the classic strategy game. What better example of … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA | Tagged clash of clans, Joe Rogan, Josh Waitzkin, Marcelo Garcia, mma, Super Bowl, UFC | 1 Comment

The Oni – A Karate Poem

Posted on March 8, 2014 by moaimartialarts

After training alone in my home dojo this week, I recognized that without consistent practice in kata, I would probably go crazy. It is a wonderful gift passed down from generation and generation: intricate movements worth mastering that provide self-defense … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Karate | Tagged karate, martial arts, oni, poetry | 2 Comments

Karate in the Snow

Posted on February 13, 2014 by moaimartialarts

I live in New England. Temperatures have been below freezing almost all winter. It’s snowing, again. Do I need any other reason to post some of the best videos of intrepid karateka training in the snow? I like to work … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational, Karate | Tagged karate, snow, training, winter | Leave a comment

Why I Don’t Trane UFC

Posted on January 18, 2014 by moaimartialarts

I generally don’t disclose my lifelong interest in martial arts to my English classes. The inevitable conversation ensues: You do karate? Why are you a teacher? You should fight in the UFC! After all, if Kevin James can do it, so can … Continue reading →

Posted in Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA, Opinion, Philosophy | Tagged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, GSP, hendricks, here comes the boom, karate, mma, silva, train, trane, UFC | 1 Comment

Popular Workouts for Martial Artists

Posted on January 6, 2014 by moaimartialarts

There’s a neat review of some popular, efficient, and effective workouts posted on our sister site, Jacked Dad you might enjoy. These workouts are great for martial artists looking to improve performance, to supplement their conditioning, and who don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Reviews, Workouts | Tagged CrossFit, enamait, fitness, froning, review, stronglifts, workout | 1 Comment

Moai Martial Arts 2013 in Review

Posted on January 2, 2014 by moaimartialarts

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. It’s always fun and fulfilling to look back on the year and community that we share. Thanks for a great 2013. Here’s to an even better 2014! … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Holiday Silliness

Posted on December 23, 2013 by moaimartialarts

I feel like I usually write something semi-heartfelt and/or sentimental at this time of year. To be honest, I’m fried after a year of learning to be a father, going back to school, and trying to keep up with training! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Onnit 180 Review

Posted on December 12, 2013 by moaimartialarts

If you’re like ALar and me, you’re still recovering from watching Bigfoot and Mark Hunt last Friday night! No better time than to direct you to some info about a new supplement, review courtesy of our sister site, JackedDad.com. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Reviews | Tagged Bigfoot Silva, ma, Mark Hunt, Nootropic, Onnit 180, roe rogan, supplement, UFC | Leave a comment

The Grand Master

Posted on December 6, 2013 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a nice article about my sensei, Ed DeCosta from a local newspaper. I mentioned his promotion to 9th-dan recently, and you can read more by following the link below. Congratulations to Ed and the others who earned promotions as … Continue reading →