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Category Archives: Karate
One Minute Bunkai
Here are a few neat videos suggested by one of our readers. They offer grappling-based interpretations of moves from sanseiryu and seichin. I love the moves in theory, though I may do things a little differently. What do you think? … Continue reading
Kanshiwa Kata
Here’s the second kata in Shohei-ryu Karate as performed by yours truly. Questions and comments are welcome, as always. Thanks!
Posted in Affiliates, Karate
Tagged Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, Kata, martial arts, Okinawa, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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New Online Store!
While I’m working through the approval process with Apple, I’ve opened an online store by partnering with Proof Rocks! to offer great information products! Since I specialize in writing and martial arts, plan to see great e-books and instructional videos … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, Karate, Shopping, Special Offers
Tagged E-book, Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, martial arts, Shopping
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The Three Main Katas
As Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu students know, Master Uechi brought three katas to Okinawa from China after returning to his homeland. We tend to focus on these katas more than others for good reason: they are the foundation of our style, and everything … Continue reading
Posted in Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Kanbun Uechi, karate, Kata, martial arts, Okinawa, sanchin, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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New YouTube Video
It’s probably not the best performance you’ve seen, but here’s a Ryuko kata from Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley for you to check out. Let us know what you think!
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Tagged bill antonitis, Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley Promotional Video
Here’s a video that tells a little bit about the karate we practice at Gracie Farmington Valley every day! Please take a look and let us know what you think. If you’re interested in training, you can e-mail bill@graciefv.com or … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, Instruction, Karate, MMA, News
Tagged Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, martial arts, Schools and Instruction, shohei-ryu
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(Finally) Video for YouTube!
We’ve shot a bunch of video of the last few weeks and are currently editing all of it. Topics include demonstrations of kata and techniques, breaking, and conditioning exercises. Here’s the first video on hand strengthening. Take a look, let … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Instruction, Karate
Tagged hand strengthening, karate, martial arts, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu, youtube
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The Gift of Martial Arts
Giving Thanks As we’re wrapping up the season of giving, and 2011, I’m feeling a bit reflective. First off, thanks for helping to make the site bigger and better than it was last year! We’ve about doubled readership, and our … Continue reading
Posted in Jiu-jitsu, Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, karate, Marcelo Garcia, Mark Dellagrotte, martial arts, Ryan Hall, Uechi-Ryu
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Standing Guillotine Defense
Well, it was fun to watch the fights last night–lots of surprises! It looks like many of the fighters–and the fans–learned a lot. Mark Hominick found out Zombies can actually be pretty quick. Tito learned that his ribs can’t take … Continue reading
Posted in Instruction, Karate, MMA
Tagged Jon Jones, karate, Lyoto Machida, mma, UFC140, Ultimate Fighting Championship, youtube
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Moai Martial Arts 
What is the Secret of Your Power?
Wow. I can’t believe Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has flown under my MMA radar. I just heard he’s fighting on Saturday night in his UFC debut. A pure-bred karateka (his dad is a karate school owner and his coach) who is … Continue reading →