Tag Archives: karate

YouTube Channel Update

Posted on May 10, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few new videos if you haven’t been to my channel lately.  Enjoy, and feel free to leave feedback here or on YouTube.  Thanks! Here’s my attempt to start and end Sanseiryu kata in the same spot while … Continue reading →

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How Martial Arts Can Help In Losing Belly Fat

Posted on April 25, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Hi, Everyone:  Here’s a cool guest post from James, a writer for bellyfat360.com.  He provides us with some great advice about fitness in this article and on his website.  If you’ve been wanting to start training in martial arts to help reach … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to Shohei-Ryu Karate is FINALLY out for iPad! (Today has been a busy day!)

Posted on April 20, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Ok.  Long story short, I was hoping just to get this book out to my students at Gracie Farmington Valley.  After waiting a loooooong for Apple’s approval, I just got word that it has to be written for a larger … Continue reading →

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Circuit Training for Karate Nerds

Posted on March 15, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few examples of workouts I’ve created that combine MMA-style conditioning drills with karate techniques.  Take a look at each and let us know if they might be helpful to you.  If you have suggestions, please share them … Continue reading →

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Kanshiwa Kata

Posted on February 28, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s the second kata in Shohei-ryu Karate as performed by yours truly.  Questions and comments are welcome, as always.  Thanks!

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New Online Store!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by moaimartialarts

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 →

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The Three Main Katas

Posted on February 18, 2012 by moaimartialarts

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 →

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New YouTube Video

Posted on February 5, 2012 by moaimartialarts

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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Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley Promotional Video

Posted on January 8, 2012 by moaimartialarts

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 →

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(Finally) Video for YouTube!

Posted on January 7, 2012 by moaimartialarts

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 →

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