Category Archives: Reviews

Reviews of books, movies, instruction materials

MG In Action

Posted on November 30, 2010 by moaimartialarts

If you haven’t seen this site yet, you definitely need to check it out!  MGInAction gives you access to Marcelo Garcia’s lessons, strategies, and sparring sessions held at his school in New York City. If you like watching videos on … Continue reading →

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New Affiliate: FightersMarket.com

Posted on August 20, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m proud to announce our first site sponsor, FightersMarket.com.  I’ve made several purchase from them over the past few months, and I’ve been please by their selection and customer service.  I first selected a new gi from their site, the … Continue reading →

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Ikigai: Blogging the Martial Way

Posted on August 18, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Matthew Apsokardu is a high-level karate practitioner and an excellent writer.  Check out his site for lots of great training ideas and heaps of philosophical insight.  This blog is for new and experienced martial artists of all interests and styles. … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Choke

Posted on August 18, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I recently watched Choke, a documentary on Rickson Gracie and other fighters as they prepare for the 1995 Vale Tudo Championship tournament in Japan.  There’s a lot of  training and fighting action, so it’s fun to watch. While it’s mostly … Continue reading →

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FiveFingers Update: Trail Running Tips?

Posted on July 2, 2010 by moaimartialarts

This is a picture from the Wallingford Land Trust where I’ve gone out for a few trail runs since the spring.  I don’t have too much experience trail running–mostly hiking–but those of you who’ve tried it know it’s kinda like … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Force of the Spirit

Posted on June 27, 2010 by moaimartialarts

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800038/ “Fighting over 200 opponents is incredible. Fighting them with only 1 hand is impossible!”  From start to finish the tagline of this Jean Jacques Machado documentary pretty much sums it up.  The film is chock full of footage of … Continue reading →

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FiveDays with FiveFingers – Day 5

Posted on May 19, 2010 by moaimartialarts

My last day of trying out/breaking in my new pair of FiveFingers KSOs consisted of finally running.  I did about two miles around my neighborhood–mostly hills.  I immediately struggled to figure out how to run in these things.  Would I … Continue reading →

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Five Days with FiveFingers – Day Four

Posted on May 15, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Ok. This was the longest I wore them yet, and they still feet good. I strapped on the weights and mowed for a little under two hours. The shoes don’t provide much protection, so I wouldn’t recommend them for many … Continue reading →

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Five Days with FiveFingers – Day Three

Posted on May 12, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Plyometrics highlighted Day Three.  I wore the shoes while performing a mix of box jumps, lateral jumps, band pulls, plyo push-ups, and similar exercises.  The comfort and grip was impressive; I do many of these exercises barefoot anyway, but the … Continue reading →

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Five Days with FiveFingers – Day Two

Posted on May 11, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Day Two included another walk and a martial arts workout. It was hot around here last week, but the mesh ventilation keep my feet reasonably cool–about the same as normal sneakers. The pavement was probably raidiating some heat, but it … Continue reading →

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