Category Archives: Karate
MMA “Shadow Sparring” Solo Workout
How to Learn Self Defense and Develop Situational Awareness–The Hooded Box Drill
Meriden Martial Arts Club Ruck 2019
Here’s a belated video of our most recent outdoor training session–a silly but somewhat strenuous evening. Let us know what you best outdoor training looks like, and if you want to join sometime check out Meriden Martial Arts Club.
POV Karate Sparring Drills
Having some fun training at the Meriden Martial Arts Club. What do you think of our drills?
Martial Arts Ruck March Training
What would happen if you combined military-style PT, an adventure race, and a karate class? You would get the Meriden Martial Arts Club’s first experiment without outdoor ruck march training. We only made it out for a few hours, but we loaded up … Continue reading
Meriden Martial Arts Club Kyu Test 5.1.16
Here are a few quick pics from our recent kyu test at the Meriden Martial Arts Club. Thanks to all who tested and helped out. Congrats!
Why Leslie Knope is my Karate Idol
A lot of people have favorite karateka: Chuck Norris, Lyoto Machida, Rex Kwon Do. But I propose a different person to look up to. Someone not exactly known for her martial arts prowess. Someone like Leslie Knope. I’ll admit my choice … Continue reading
Training Mask Karate Training
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
MMA Club Training Videos 9.7.14
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