Category Archives: Instruction

Info on teaching and finding a school

Back to School Shopping!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by moaimartialarts

So I meant to post this a lot sooner (hence the September-y title) but was delayed by the opening of Gracie Farmington Valley. You’d be surprised of all the stuff you need to start a karate program from scratch! Here’s … Continue reading →

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What type of martial arts school is best for you? POLL

Posted on October 13, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here’s the follow up poll to last week’s post.  Let us know what you think!

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How to tell which type of martial arts school is best for you!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by moaimartialarts

What type of martial arts school is best? Here’s something I’ve been thinking about for awhile.  There are many different types of martial arts school to choose from.  But it’s not easy to pick based on the name, the instructors, … Continue reading →

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New School Update – Gracie Farmington Valley

Posted on September 24, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve been alluding to this over the last few weeks, so here’s the official news!  I will be the head karate instructor at Gracie Farmington Valley in Tariffville, CT. Click our logo for more information.  The school’s site is still … Continue reading →

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Aki Renshu Pics!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here are some pictures taken at yesterday’s training at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA.  Senseis Mark and Connie Flynn graciously hosted a great seminar.  Teaching at the seminar were Ed DeCosta, Jean DeCosta, and Mike Kostyshak from the … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts School Poll

Posted on September 15, 2011 by moaimartialarts

This may or may not relate to the big news that’s immanent, but what do you look for in a martial arts school?  What are some of the top factors that got you to sign up, train, and stay at … Continue reading →

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Aki Renshu at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center on 9/17

Posted on September 8, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here’s some info on an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.  ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA will be hosting a seminar with my senseis Ed and Jean DeCosta.  I’ve trained with them for nearly 25 years, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Move-A-Day BJJ

Posted on July 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I recently picked up a copy of Move-A-Day BJJ by Darin Reisler.  As the name implies, the book provides a simple description of a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu move or concept each day.  It’s a text that fills the gap left by … 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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Chess

Posted on December 17, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I always hear the analogy that the martial arts are like “human chess.”  It always made sense to me, as I know both the sport and the game require mastery of strategy.  What I never realized was what happens when … Continue reading →

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