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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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What type of martial arts school is best for you? POLL
Here’s the follow up poll to last week’s post. Let us know what you think!
How to tell which type of martial arts school is best for you!
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
Posted in Instruction, Philosophy
Tagged dojo, martial arts, Mixed martial arts, Schools and Instruction
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Roid Rage! Part II
Given the controversy over Nate Marquart’s testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) this week and its repercussions throughout the MMA world, I thought I’d provide a rare re-post of an article from last September. The scandal, and Marquart’s subsequent firing from the … Continue reading
Posted in MMA, News, Philosophy
Tagged Performance-enhancing drugs, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Invisible Children
Those interested in the fighting arts appreciate violence in a different way than most people. We seek to tame and understand the darker parts of human nature through mental and physical training. We try to use what we learn to … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Philosophy
Tagged Africa, Invisible Children, Ishmael Beah, Military use of children
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The Fighter’s Mind
Since I’m from Red Sox Nation, it’s tough for me to start a post with the old Yogi Berra quote, “95% of this game is half mental.” His words typically spark a discussion of the demands sports place on the … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Reviews
Tagged Joshua Waitzkin, mma, Red Sox Nation, Sam Sheriden, Searching for Bobby Fischer
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The Slow-Carb Diet: Final Thoughts
It’s been a bit of a long run, but here is my final post on the Slow-Carb Diet as detailed in Timothy Ferriss’s The 4-hour Body. I know a few other people who’ve tried it with good success. Here is one … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Philosophy
Tagged 4-hour body, Dan Buettner, Timothy Ferriss, Weight loss
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Devouring Culture
The myriad ads shown during the Super Bowl surprised, entertained, inspired, and even offended over 100 million people on Sunday night–myself included. I confess despite growing up near Gillette Stadium (still Sullivan Stadium to locals), I really only watch one … Continue reading
Hunger
Not to get too serious during the holidays, but I’ve spent some time thinking lately about Hunger as a concept, rather than just an uncomfortable feeling we have before dinner. Here are some of my thoughts and observations and how … Continue reading
Moai Martial Arts 
Guest Post: Sensei Connie Flynn
It was fun to write a guest post on the Ikigai Way blog last week. I thought I’d return the favor to you. Here’s a short piece written by Sensei Connie Flynn of ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA. … Continue reading →