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Resistance Tubes Review

Posted on May 3, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a quick post about a find I made a few weeks ago.  I wandered into Sports Authority on a whim and found a whole rack of resistance tubes! I didn’t have the mind to take a snapshot, but here … 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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My Secret Weapon

Posted on November 20, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Who would have known a rolled up bathmat could be so handy?  I was using this to block a draft from the back door of my garage where I train, but Home Depot had a nifty heavy-duty draft stop that … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Dangers of Sandbagging

Posted on November 2, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I experimented with some plyometric exercises with my sandbag today.  To learn how to make your own, and for some great workouts, check the Rosstraining.com archives.  Here’s a picture of the one I made a few years ago.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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DIY “Wing Chun” Dummy

Posted on September 26, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I saw this video a few weeks ago and thought it would be a neat idea to attach an arm to my makiwara, like this guy did. After thinking about how he built it, it looked like the modification might … Continue reading →

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Getting Back into Mountain Biking

Posted on September 6, 2010 by moaimartialarts

My wife just got me a new mountain bike for my birthday, and I’ve been riding all weekend.  It’s been a long time since I rode on the trails.  My old bike was 19 years old, and I didn’t trust … Continue reading →

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New Affiliate: Karate Depot

Posted on September 1, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s one last post for right now–just had to get this out.  This site is now affiliated with KarateDepot.com, and I’m excited to tell you about it.  I wouldn’t mention stores I don’t wholeheartedly support, and Karate Depot is no … Continue reading →

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New Affiliate: FightersMarket.com

Posted on August 20, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m proud to announce our first site sponsor, FightersMarket.com.  I’ve made several purchase from them over the past few months, and I’ve been please by their selection and customer service.  I first selected a new gi from their site, the … Continue reading →

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Minimalist Home Gym – Part Two

Posted on August 14, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here are some close-up shots of the front of my home gym. This shot is of what’s on the floor under the center shelf.  The medicine balls are a little pricey for what you get, but I got one used … Continue reading →

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Minimalist Home Gym – Part One

Posted on August 10, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I think I promised this a while back.  Here’s part one of a tour of my home gym (i.e. the back of my garage).  I’ve spent the last few years collecting, scrounging, building, and stealing a good amount of training … Continue reading →

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