Category Archives: Karate

Karate

To film, or not to film?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by moaimartialarts
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A Brief History of Karate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve seen this video pop up a few times on Facebook and couldn’t resist posting it here.  It’s about as succinct a history on Okinawan karate you can find and serves as a nice primer for those interested in learning … 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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Selfless Sensei Contest

Posted on December 14, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a neat contest going on at KarateDepot.com.  It’s called the “Selfless Sensei” Charitable Giveaway, and the winner received $1000 for equipment. Nominations end tonight, and voting begins tomorrow. Do you know of a great martial arts teacher who works … Continue reading →

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Karate By Jesse

Posted on December 12, 2010 by moaimartialarts

If you haven’t been to the KARATEByJesse blog yet, here is a great new article to start with.  He discusses the 80/20 principle and how it relates to martial arts. Karate & The 80/20 Principle If you have read his … Continue reading →

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Pangai-Noon

Posted on December 7, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a video I watched as a basis for a little self-study project.  I know that the fighting style, Pangai-Noon, is the origin of Uechi-Ryu and Shohei-Ryu.  It’s what Kanbun Uechi studied on mainland China.  I know that it’s much … Continue reading →

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AWOL Videos

Posted on November 9, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m sorry I haven’t been a very good blogger lately–a little slow on the updates, I know.  Here are a few videos and an awesome YouTube channel to check out if you haven’t already! First up, a neat video of … Continue reading →

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Staring at the Walls

Posted on October 26, 2010 by moaimartialarts

One of the best things I learned while studying karate as a kid was to be observant.  I don’t mean in the sense that martial arts teaches you to be aware of your surroundings or that mystical, meditative calm that … Continue reading →

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Growing Into the Martial Arts

Posted on October 4, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s an article I wrote for Experts123 a few months ago.  School’s back in full swing, and I’ve been getting to know my new students.  Quite a few are into martial arts, and it reminded me of some of the … Continue reading →

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