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Shohei-Ryu Karate Masters Camp and Dan Test 2014
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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Tagged camp, decosta, Higa, karate, martial arts, masters, nakahodo, nakasone, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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Shohei-Ryu Karate Training with the Masters 2014
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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Tagged Asao Nakasone, Ed DeCosta, Jean DeCosta, karate, martial arts, shohei-ryu, Toshio Higa, Tsutomu Nakahodo, Uechi-Ryu
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Finally! An Update on Our Karate Children’s Book!
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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Tagged children's book, karate, kids, Marissa Dziedzic, martial arts, shohei-ryu
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Home Dojo on a Dime Part Two
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
Want to Be a Better Fighter? Try Video Games!
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
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Tagged clash of clans, Joe Rogan, Josh Waitzkin, Marcelo Garcia, mma, Super Bowl, UFC
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The Oni – A Karate Poem
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
Karate in the Snow
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
Why I Don’t Trane UFC
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
The Grand Master
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
Karate Congrats!
This was a big weekend for several of my karate heroes! First, I’d like to congratulate my sensei, Ed DeCosta for achieving his 9th-dan while training in Okinawa this week. After a lifetime of training and teaching, it is a … Continue reading
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